News Releases

BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Names 2018 Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2018-01-03 – Burnaby, BC – The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association is pleased to announce the election of its 2018 Board of Directors, including new Chair, Todd Strynadka of Terus Construction. Mr. Strynadka is Technical Services Manager of Terus Construction. Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials group of […]

Province, BCGEU and BCRB reach tentative agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2017-04-04 – VICTORIA – A tentative agreement has been reached between the Province, B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association and the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) on labour succession in 27 highway maintenance service areas, ensuring job security and improved maintenance service levels on the highway network. “Highway maintenance companies […]

2017 BC Budget includes continued investment in government’s Transportation Investment Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2017-02-22 – Burnaby, BC – The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association offers its support for the 2017 Budget as presented this week by the Honourable Michael de Jong, Minister of Finance. Budget 2017 is the fifth consecutive balanced budget continuing with smart fiscal discipline, including initiatives that will help businesses and […]

BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association announce new President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2017-02-15 – For Immediate Release BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association announce new President Burnaby, BC – Mr. Steve Drummond Chair of the BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Scott as President. Mr. Scott is well known to the industry in Western Canada. […]

BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association 2017 Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2017-01-19 – Burnaby, BC – BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Assoc. is pleased to announce the 2017 Board of Directors. Board Chair Mr. Steve Drummond, is President of Capilano Highway Services Company, which specializes in highway and bridge maintenance, road and underground utility construction and snow removal for residential and commercial developments. […]

2016 BC Budget unexciting but will support continued economic growth

Burnaby, BC – The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association offers its support for the 2016 Budget as presented this week by the Honourable Michael de Jong, Minister of Finance. Although this year’s budget offers nothing spectacular, it will support continued economic growth. The BC Road Builders are encouraged by the government’s recognition of […]

BC on the Move- 10 Year Transportation Plan key to strong economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2015-03-17 – Burnaby, BC – The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association offers its support for the BC on the Move 10-Year Transportation Plan released by the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure today. “We are excited to see an ongoing commitment by government to maintain and improve the transportation […]

A road to success- Betty Spalton scholarship applications are being accepted now

The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BCRB) is now accepting applications for our 2015 Betty Spalton Scholarships. The Betty Spalton Scholarship Fund was established by the BCRB in 1999 to provide financial support to individuals obtaining an education in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction industries. The Association proudly awards […]

Site C Approval will create jobs and benefit the economy

BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BC Road Builders) supports the BC government’s decision to approve Site C. “This is a very important decision and it’s the right decision for all British Columbians,” said Jack Davidson, president of the BC Road Builders. “Site C will create jobs and provide economic benefits to many generations, […]