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ESA 2025 Annual Licence Holder Meeting
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BC Hydro’s Updated Business Energy-Saving Incentives, Limited Time Bonus Offer
December 8, 2025 Get funding from BC Hydro for businesses upgrading eligible equipment with energy-efficient models. Funding rates vary depending on the equipment being upgraded, with past participants receiving an average of 30% for upfront costs. Incentives are available for: Bonus offer BC Hydro is currently offering a 30% bonus incentive on all business energy-saving incentives projects… Read More…
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Mastering Advanced Bidding Strategies in Electrical Contracting
December 1, 2025 By Melvin Newman, Patabid CEO & Ian Paterson, Patabid Client Success Manager and journeyman electrician with 30+ years of experience In the competitive world of electrical contracting, knowing how to estimate electrical jobs effectively can make the difference between winning profitable projects and watching opportunities slip away. For electrical contractors, mastering advanced… Read More…
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BC’s Bill 20 – The Construction Prompt Payment Act Receives Royal Assent
December 8, 2025 As the BC Legislature wraps up the final week of the Fall session, BCCA is very pleased to see Bill 20 receive Royal Assent and officially become the Construction Prompt Payment Act, SBC 2025, c 24. This marks a significant milestone for BC’s construction sector. This achievement reflects decades of consistent, principled… Read More…
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Federal Government Announces New Measures to Support Steel and Lumber
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Skills Ontario Celebrates the Expansion of Trades & Tech Truck Program
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BC’s Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement aims to Facilitate Interprovincial Trade
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