BUILD WITH EXCELLENCE
Your connection to more than 45,000 highly skilled workers.
We build:
- Residential and high-rise buildings
- Major institutional and industrial projects
- Roads
- Hydro electric construction
- And more
Learn how the BC Building Trades can help you bring your construction projects to the next level.
Latest News
BC Building Trades statement on the passing of John Horgan
November 12, 2024 "The BC Building Trades would like to extend our condolences to John Horgan’s family and to all of those who knew and loved him. John was a pleasure to know and to be around. He was warm, genuine and direct. John was a champion of working people, and...
THIS ELECTION VOTE FOR: PROJECT LABOUR AGREEMENTS
October 17, 2024 IN KATE LISCHERON’S HOMETOWN of Cobble Hill, B.C., most people have to leave to find work. Whether they’re heading to Alberta’s oil fields, getting sent to big projects in Northern B.C. or commuting to Nanaimo or Victoria, she says it’s rare for folks...
Op-Ed
President’s Message – A return to energy balance in Vancouver
October 18, 2024 VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL recently approved a directive to reinstate natural gas as an option for heating and hot water in new home construction. This reverses its January 2022 policy that mandated only low-emission electric units for space and hot water...
This election is personal – Executive Director’s Message
September 26, 2024 FOR ME, POLITICS IS PERSONAL. It’s not something that happens over in Victoria or Ottawa. It’s something that affects my family, my friends and my community. It’s been that way since I was 15. At that time, a right wing government was slashing jobs...
College of the BCBT Apprenticeship Guide
College of the BC Building Trades Apprenticeship Guide
Use this guide to:
- Explore our programs
- Explore our training schools
- Learn about the College of the BC Building Trades advantage
Tradetalk
Read the Latest Edition of TradeTalk
Fall 2024 Vol. 27 No. 3
In this issue
- David Eby Interview
- Trades Training Funding
- Power to Vote for Health and Safety
WE ARE INVOLVED WITH WORTHWHILE CAMPAIGNS ACROSS THE REGION TO ENSURE ALL OUR MEMBERS ARE PRIMED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COMING YEARS
MEMBER RESOURCES
The BC Building Trades represents 45,000 highly skilled construction workers in British Columbia. Our members work in the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors building our communities.
BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH THE COLLEGE OF THE BC BUILDING TRADES
Looking for a career with a good, high paying future? Use the tools below to get started…
MEDIA
Are you a journalist working on a story about the construction sector? Our experts welcome your queries on various industry issues.
ABOUT US
We represent 45,000 highly skilled construction workers in B.C., and we are part of a network of 500,000 unionized construction workers across Canada.
MEMBER RESOURCES
Members of a BC Building Trades union have access to health and welfare plans, pension plans, and mental health & addiction services.
BUILDING B.C. BETTER.
CALL US TODAY!
Send Us An Email:
BC BUILDING TRADES
Mon – Fri | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Holidays.
Phone: (778) 397-2220
Fax: (778) 397-2250