Regional & and Other Construction Associations

BC Construction Association North

Canadian Construction Association
Mid Island Construction Association
Prince George Construction Association
Southern Interior Construction Association
Southern Vancouver Island Construction Association
Vancouver Regional Construction Association

Industry Links

2010 Olympic Bid Secretariat
AEC Infocentre
Alberta Construction Association
American National Standards Institute

Architectural Institute of BC: The Architectural Institute of British Columbia is a self-governing body dedicated to excellence in the profession of architecture for the benefit of its membership, the environment and society.
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association Of BC
Association of General Contractors of America
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC: The APEGBC is the provincial organization responsible for licensing Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Only individuals licensed by APEGBC are permitted by law to carry out and take responsibility for professional engineering and geoscience projects in BC.
BC Business Summit

BC Common Ground Alliance was established to lead development of consistent practices and coordination of activities to ensure the highest possible standards of public safety, worker safety and damage prevention in connection with underground infrastructure.
BC Construction Show
BC Flooring Covering Association
BC One Call: Remember to call before you dig!
BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association
BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association: The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association was established in 1966 and represents privatized highway maintenance contractors, construction contractors, underground/utility contractors, paving contractors and various serivce & supply companies to our industry.

BC Safety Authority The British Columbia Safety Authority is an independent, self-funded corporation that inspires safety excellence in British Columbia by partnering with business, industry, institutions and the general public to enhance the safety of technical systems, products, equipment and work.
BC Wall & Celing Association: British Columbia Wall and Ceiling Association is the provincial trade association of professionals serving a wide ranging membership of contractors, manufacturers, dealers (suppliers, distributors) and labor.
Building Owners's Managers Association: BOMA is the Building Owners and Managers Association of British Columbia. Our association has more than 200 member firms and represents more than $6 billion in commercial real estate in the province. BOMA BC is the largest commercial real estate industry association in British Columbia and has the added advantage of an extensive international network of other BOMA associations.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, The
Canadian Codes Centre
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
Canadian Construction Documents Committee: The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is a national joint committee responsible for the development and production of Canadian construction contract forms and guides.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (National): Since 1971 the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been giving small firms a big voice in the public arena. If you own and operate your own business and are looking for ways to help it prosper, then CFIB can be of service. Contact the BC office at sursan@cfibmail.ca.
Canadian Home Builders Association of BC
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction: The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is the national industry organization representing the structural steel, open web steel joist and steel platework fabricating industries. Formed in 1930, CISC was granted a Federal Charter as a non-profit industry association in 1942. CISC operates as a technical, marketing and government relations organization.
Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLRA)
Construction Safety Association of BC: CSABC is a organization providing safety training, programs, resources and best practices to reduce human and capital costs of workplace injuries.

Construction Sector Council
Construction Specifications Canada (National): CSC is a multi-disciplinary, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement of communication, contract documentation, and technical information in the construction industry.
Consulting Engineers of BC: CEBC is the business association of Consulting Engineering Firms in British Columbia. It's mission is to lead the consulting engineering profession of BC by enhancing its professional stature, profitability and commitment to private and public enterprise.
Council of Construction Associations - COCA: COCA represents all major construction associations (21 in all) and acts on behalf of the construction industry in WCB matters. Our industry contributes about $270 million in assessments to the WCB, about 27% of WCB assessment revenue.
Electrical Contractors Association Of BC
Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Regulations set
Government of the Northwest Territories - Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)
Home Owner Protection Office

Jenkins, Marzban, Logan (barristers and solicitors)

Journal of Commerce: Journal of Commerce is Western Canada's only construction newspaper serving both Alberta and British Columbia since 1911.  Recognized as a leader in the industry, Journal of Commerce delivers high quality, timely information to Western Canada's construction marketplace.
Land Centre: The Land Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to enabling access to education and information resources about land use and real estate throughout British Columbia.
Master Painters & Decorators Association of BC: A not-for-profit association of quality Painting Contractors, together with such associates as paint and coatings manufacturers. The association provides painting and coating technical advice, maintains specification and standards manuals, and other technical activities. The association publishes U.S. and Canadian copyright manuals for the paint and coatings industry. Principal office is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mechanical Contractors Association of BC: Since 1946 the Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia - MCA - has been actively serving the needs of BC's mechanical contractors of all sizes - union and open shop - in all facets of construction - commercial, industrial, institutional and residential. Manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers and other service companies actively participate as associate members. So, if you are a mechanical or plumbing contractor or are an industry associate you should belong to MCA.
Merx
Mining Association of BC: The Mining Association of British Columbia was founded in 1901 with its own Act of the Legislature of British Columbia. Throughout the years the association has represented the interests of its members - the operating mines of the province.
National Research Council Canada
Public Construction Council of British Columbia
Roofing Contractors Association of BC
Sheet Metal Association of BC: Formed in 1969, the British Columbia Sheet Metal Association (SMACNA-BC) was the first international chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA). Since then, SMACNA-BC has been one of the leading construction associations in British Columbia, Canada.
Surety Association Of Canada
Union of BC Municipalities: The UBCM was formed to provide a common voice for local government and this role is as important today as it was 86 years ago. The UBCM reflects the truth in the old adages "strength in numbers" - "united we stand - divided we fall".
Urban Development Institute


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