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- Residential and high-rise buildings
- Major institutional and industrial projects
- Roads
- Hydro electric construction
- And more
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TRADING A HELMET FOR A HARD HAT – Building Trades program helps Canadian veterans find rewarding careers in the skilled trades
August 12, 2021 “EVERYTHING IN THE ARMY IS GIVEN TO YOU,” says Canadian Armed Forces veteran Logan Minty. “We go to bed at the same time every night. We eat at these times. We work out at these times. When you get out – you’re on your own. It’s a big adjustment not...
From the Ledge – Some relief for workers struggling during pandemic
August 10, 2021 THIS SPRING, YOUR Tradetalk team got a “virtual” front row seat to the B.C. Budget Day lockup. Budget 2021 had a lot to offer British Columbians who are struggling through this pandemic. The BC NDP delivered a $64.3 billion budget that included $26.4...
Op-Ed
Pattullo Bridge replacement is a chance to build B.C. better
Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Statement from Tom Sigurdson, Executive director BC Building Trades The BC Building Trades welcomes the announcement today by the NDP government that construction will start on a new Pattullo Bridge in 2019. We are heartened...
Building Trades encouraged by throne speech
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Statement from Tom Sigurdson, Executive director BC Building Trades We offer sincere congratulations to Premier John Horgan and his government for today’s speech from the throne, which builds on earlier commitments to...
College of the BCBT Apprenticeship Guide
College of the BC Building Trades Apprenticeship Guide
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Tradetalk
Read the Latest Edition of TradeTalk
Spring 2026 Vol. 29 No. 1
In this issue
- Crane operation to become certified
- Historic investment in training
- A tale of two bridge
- Momentum grows for shipbuilding
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.
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