Membership Affinity Programs

The B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association is pleased to offer Affinity Programs that provide special benefits to members.

To view the details of the programs please click on the company's logo

TRG Group Benefit Plan

The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association has a comprehensively structured employee benefit plan, provided by TRG Group, available for each member of the Association. The benefit plan coverage that is available is as follows:

• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life
• Optional Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Extended Health / Vision Care
• Dental Care

The plan available for Association members is not a traditional association plan, which is a one-plan-fits-all arrangement. By contrast, B.C. Road Builder members can tailor the employee benefit program to meet their specific organizational needs. The member benefits by obtaining pricing from a very large benefit plan arrangement so discounts and savings are the result for every participating member. Because each company’s plan is autonomous, the rates are dependent on each company’s own experience.

The benefits program is underwritten (insured) by a very reputable and recognized employee benefit company. They have the resources and financial stability to be in business for many years so that claims under the program are handled very efficiently and effectively.

For further information, please contact the Association or Jim Sced, TRG Group Benefits & Pensions Inc. at 604.714.4440 or by visiting www.trggroup.com.

National Car Rental

B.C. Road Builders is pleased to announce our member benefit program with National Car Rental. National provides members special car rental discounts, convenient worldwide service and exciting innovations that add fun to business and pleasure travel.

B.C. Road Builders members can state their membership at the time of rental and receive a special discount off National's business and leisure rates. These rates are good on a wide range of vehicles, from economy to luxury cars, minivans and SUVs.

On the move with the latest technology, National is setting new car rental industry standards for quality customer services.

Emerald Club Aisle Service
As a member of the B.C. Road Builders, you are automatically entitled to complementary Emerald Club status. Emerald Club members bypass the rental counter, go directly to the Emerald Club Aisle and personally select their own car. There's no paperwork and reservations may be made one hour in advance. Frequent flyer miles are credited automatically. Available at most major airport locations. Please click here to fill out your Emerald Club Application.

Choice Rental Process
National’s exclusive choice rental process means that every renter can personally inspect and choose their car model, style and colour – along with other options desired in the car class they reserved. It’s fast, simple and customer-satisfying. And it’s not offered by any other car rental company. Available at most major airport locations.

Handheld Return Service
There’s no need to visit the counter with National’s Handheld Return Service. An attendant will come to the customer as they pull into the return lot, then record information about return mileage and fuel level in a handheld machine. The attendant will ask about satisfaction with the rental and print a receipt on the spot. Frequent flyer miles are automatically credited. Available at select locations.

B.C. Road Builders members are entitled to various other promotional offers from National, such as free upgrade coupons or additional frequent flyer miles. Please contact the Association for current specials.

National Car Rental spans 75 countries with over 2,500 locations. Just call 1-800-CAR-RENT to receive your special B.C. Road Builders Association member discount (#3712452). Or reserve your car online at www.nationalcar.com.

Bell

Bell is Canada's largest telecommunications company with 125 years of national experience. As a partner of the B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, our objective is to provide the most advanced network and phones to the construction industry. Bell's corporate plans control costs and are backed by a full corporate service support team.

Need wireless data? BlackBerrys, Treos and Pocket PCs are available for accessing the internet and e-mail when you are away from the office. Bell's new High Speed Mobile Network and exclusive content delivers an unbeatable wireless data experience.

Bell also specializes in custom wireless solutions for our construction customers: real-time job status, GPS asset tracking, wireless work orders, and bar code scanning. Ask about our 10-4 service: cellphone + walkie-talkie; unlimited calling, group calling and no roaming charges.

For further details on the latest Bell association offer, please call 1-877-8-BELL-BC and quote reference number #103802787.

Activ8 Corporate Relations

BC Road Builders has formed an alliance with Activ8 Corporate Relations, a full-service marketing agency to offer members a way to grow through effective marketing communications services.

Marketing packages are specific to each member’s unique business needs and prices will vary, however we have negotiated discount rates on your behalf to below industry standard pricing.

Services Include:

• Public Relations
• Financial Relations
• Web Development/Hosting (NEW!)
• Internet Marketing/Search Engine Registration
• Database Automation/Customer Relationship Management
• Graphic Design (brochures, flyers, newsletters, business cards)
• Writing and Editing (brochures, newsletters, News Releases, etc.)

The benefits your business could receive from a well-developed image and strategic marketing plan range from increased awareness in your target market to enhanced profits through new business and cost reduction programs. For more information visit: www.activ8inc.com or contact Loa Fridfinnson at 604-687-2004, email info@activ8inc.com

Petro-Canada

The Association has an agreement with Petro-Canada that provides members with a discount of 2.9 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel purchases at all Petro-Can retail locations, subject to a minimum purchase of 200 litres monthly per account (as many cards as you need will be issued on your account).

Petro-Canada’s SuperPass is a unique fuel card that offers savings, total flexibility, cost control, security, and online access to manage your account. PetroPoints, Petro-Canada’s industry leading reward program, can also be collected on purchases made with the SuperPass card.

For further information or an application, please contact Stuart Wooldridge (telephone: 604-817-0534 or e-mail: swooldri@petro-canada.ca). Application forms and further information are also available on the Petro-Canada website (www.petro-canada.ca) or contact the Association directly. If you apply directly, please contact Stuart so the correct discount is applied.

Primus Business Services

B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association and PRIMUS Canada have partnered to bring exceptional savings on voice and internet services to B.C. Road Builders’ members. With PRIMUS Canada, you will be entitled to:

• Save on long distance and toll free with 3.5 cents a minute, anytime, in Canada or the US
• Aggressive INTERNATIONAL rates as low as 5 cents a minute
• Ultra fast internet access 3Mbps download speed as low as $49.95 with unlimited data transfer
• Save 50% and more on your cellular long distance with PRIMUS Wireless Access

For more information, please contact the Association or Hoai Dang-Lachance at 1-877-456-2372 or bcroadsales@primustel.ca.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The Association has secured special rates with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Special pricing is available for Road Builders’ members at Fairmont properties for individual/business travel. These properties include: Fairmont Empress in Victoria, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and Fairmont Olympic in Seattle.

Fairmont is the largest luxury hotel company in North America and properties include historic icons, elegant resorts and modern city centre properties. Fairmont guarantees consistency throughout their collection of hotels and resorts by adhering strictly to company-wide standards. Features such as our Fairmont President's Club recognition program, the Fairmont Gold "hotel within a hotel," and Business Centres cater to the needs of discerning travelers. For more information, rates or availability, please contact the Association directly.

Chevron

Chevron is pleased to extend a special offer to all members of the B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association. Members will be able to enjoy a significant savings and detailed billing when using the Chevron BusinessCard. Enjoy a discount of 3.0 cents/litre on all grades of gasoline and diesel purchased at Chevron retail service stations in British Columbia. A minimum of $500/month must be purchased to qualify for this discount.

To take advantage of this offer, visit the Chevron Canada Limited website at www.chevron.ca. Click on the quick link to Credit Card Services and complete the online Business Card application form. Be sure to advise that you are a member of the BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association.

For more information, you may also contact us at 1-866-435-3201 or 1-800-663-1650 ext. 5487, or John Meneghello at (604) 668-5571.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association members, their employees, and family members are entitled to discounted rates from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. For business and/or personal rentals, please provide your Enterprise Corporate Account number when booking the rental with Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Always ask for the best rate available on every reservation.

To receive your discounts, just let Enterprise Rent-a-Car know you are part of the BC Road Builders Association or use your account # 4CA6699 when you are booking your rentals

Benefits of using Enterprise Rent-a-Car:

• Free, easy online reservation service at www.enterprise.com
• Toll free reservation line 1-800 RENT A CAR
• Enterprise will provide clean and well maintained late-model vehicles
• Excellent customer service - JD Power award winners for 2006
• Enterprise has over 6,000 locations to serve you
• Free 24-hour roadside assistance
• Over 40 different makes and models to choose from
• Free pick up and ride back service to all employees
• Prices include unlimited kilometers for business rentals up to 4000 kms/month
• Rentals available to employees between the ages of 21-25 at no extra charge
• Additional drivers, also, at no extra charge

Esso

As a member of the BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association, your business is eligible for a discount of 3.0 cents per litre on the Esso Fleet Credit Card at all Esso retail service stations.

With Esso Fleet Cards, you not only get the control and convenience your business demands, but you also get great savings. We’re pleased to offer your business this exclusive discount on fuel purchases when you use our Esso Fleet Cards at Esso.

Esso Fleet Cards provide your business with a complete program designed to help you manage your company’s vehicle needs. Plus, you can use your Esso Fleet Cards at over 2,000 Esso-branded stations in Canada and at all Exxon and Mobil stations in the U.S. With Esso Fleet Cards, there are no set-up charges or annual fees.

For detailed information on all feature, benefits, and how to sign up, contact Dennis Guevin at 1-888-817-0590 or contact the Association.

Accent Inns

Accent Inns are now offering BC Road Builders special preferred rates at all 5 of their locations - Victoria, Vancouver Airport, Burnaby, Kelowna and Kamloops.

All properties are Canada Select Approved 3 ½ Stars, and offer the following amenities:

• Spacious, well appointed rooms with Beautyrest mattresses (many newly renovated)
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary local telephone calls and local faxes
• Complimentary high speed internet access available in all locations
• Complimentary wireless internet available in every guestroom, at all locations
• Pay per view movies
• Kitchens available at additional $10 per night
• One Bedroom Suites $30 - $50 additional per night
• Pet rooms available at additional $15 per night
• Restaurants at all locations (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Children stay free - 16 years and under when accompanied by adult
• Exercise facilities
• Frequent Guest program

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Accent Inns are everywhere you want to be.

Reservations: Call 1-800-663-0298 and ask for the BC Road Builders rate.
For more information on the hotel, visit www.accentinns.com.