Membership Benefits
Members of B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association enjoy the following benefits:
- Business opportunities through weekly tender summary bulletins.
- Networking opportunities at the Annual Golf Tournament, Fall Business Conference, the Annual General Meeting & Christmas Party and other Association events.
- Advocacy and representation when the Association meets with all levels of government.
- Discounts and special offers through affinity programs with Accent Inns, Bell and the Fairmont properties (among others).
- Founder of the “Construction Safety Network” (now known as the BC Construction Safety Alliance) that provides resources to employers and works with WorkSafeBC to improve safety programs and reduce accident frequency and claim costs.
- Research and statistical analysis conducted by the Association.
- Facilitated sharing of new technology and innovation among the membership.
- Advice regarding individual government-related concerns.
- Valuable industry information through newsletters and regular information bulletins.
- Promotion of cooperation between Association members and industry trades.
- Standardized methods of submitting and accepting tenders.
- Communication to government of members' interests on labour relations, employment standards, workers compensation, employment insurance, regulations and tax acts.
- Facilitated information sharing during labour negotiations.
- Inclusion in a membership roster that is enclosed in the government authorized Blue Book allowing members' free listings to be seen by all public owners, as well as provincial, municipal and federal agencies.
- Private office and meeting room space available; meeting facilitation services upon request.
- Specialized committees formed to give concentrated effort to solve problems in areas of specific member interest.
- Various training, environmental and fellowship programs.
For further information, please contact the Association