BUILD WITH EXCELLENCE
Your connection to more than 50,000 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
Crane operation set to become a certified skilled trade amid safety push and industry change
May 1, 2026 “NO DAY IS TYPICAL.” For many people, that’s part of the appeal of operating cranes, according to apprentice Julien Klynsoon. “I don’t think it’s what most people expect, right? A lot of people see crane operating as kind of an easy, cushy job,” he said....
“Protect BC Jobs”: Construction Workers Deliver Petition Urging Conservatives to Scrap Anti-CBA/PLA Legislation
Workers across BC are speaking out, sharing personal stories from projects that have shaped their livelihoods For immediate release April 13, 2026 VICTORIA – The BC Building Trades are escalating pressure ahead of today’s debate, delivering a 2,600+ signature petition...
Op-Ed
Major projects, major opportunities, and major questions – the Executive Director’s Message
January 9, 2026 I WAS PLEASED TO JOIN the Prime Minister in Edmonton earlier this fall when he announced that the first series of projects would be referred to the Major Project Office (MPO) for consideration. The MPO was created to streamline regulatory assessment to...
Workers are the ones who create our prosperity – President’s Message
November 21, 2025 THE LATEST FISCAL UPDATE from the provincial government shows that B.C.’s finances have seen better days. With the release of the first quarterly report, we learned that British Columbia is set to run a deficit of $11.8 billion. That exceeds previous...
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
Summer 2026 Vol. 29 No. 2
In this issue
- Expo 86: The build, the battle, the broken promise
- Supporting diabetes research and child care
- BC Conservatives’ bill to ban community benefits
agreement defeated amid strong union opposition
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 50,000 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 50,000 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
