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
OPEN LETTER TO BC FERRIES
We were deeply disappointed to learn that BC Ferries has selected China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) to build four New Major Vessels (NMVs). Canadian jobs should always come first, but in today’s economic climate, it is more important than ever...
BCBT Budget 2026 Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services
BCBT Budget 2026 Submission - Final
Op-Ed
Workers’ Advocate’s Message
June 13, 2024 GREETINGS, FRIENDS! In January I took over this role from Merrill O’Donnell. Many of you know him for his exceptional advocacy over the years. In the last few weeks before his retirement, I was very fortunate to spend time with Merrill reviewing some of...
President’s Message – HOW ARE YOU?
May 19, 2024 HOW ARE YOU? We often ask that question without really stopping to think about it. It’s become a routine part of our conversations. We usually respond with the expected “I’m good” or “I’m fine,” and secretly hope the other person does the same. We’re not...
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
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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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.
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