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Construction Organizations
Alberta Construction Safety Association
http://www.acsa-safety.org/default.aspx
The ACSA is a non-profit organization funded and directed by industry. Its mission is to provide quality advice to constructions employers and employees in the form of education, training courses (including computer-based training), information, and resource material.
BC Association for Crane Safety (BCACS)
http://www.bcacs.ca
The BCACS was established in November 2005 to promote the development of an industry-driven crane operator qualification system in British Columbia.
BC Construction Association
http://www.bccassn.com/
BC Federation of Labour
http://www.bcfed.com/
The British Columbia Federation of Labour represents 450,000 members of affiliated unions in more than 1,100 locals, working in every aspect of the BC economy.
BC Log & Timber Building Industry Association
http://www.bclogandtimberbuilders.com
The BC Log & Timber Building Industry Association is the only business association in British Columbia to represent the interests of the province's logbuilding and timberframing companies exclusively.
BC Marine and Pile Driving Contractors
http://www.pilesafe.com/
The B.C. Marine and Pile Driving Contractors Association was formed in 1997 as a result of the escalating injury rate experienced in the pile driving sector.
BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/
The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association was established in 1966 by twelve Contractors and has grown to 165 members representing all the privatized highway maintenance contractors, most of the construction contractors, underground/utility contractors, paving contractors and various service & supply companies to our industry.
British Columbia Safety Council
http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca/
The British Columbia Safety Council is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing injuries and accidents in our province. We have been working with the public and private sector since 1945 to upgrade the levels of safety in all walks of life. The Council offers training courses in occupational safety, including outdoor worker safety.
British Columbia and Yukon Territory Building & Construction Trades Council
http://www.bcbuildingtrades.org
The British Columbia and Yukon Territory Building & Construction Trades Council is an umbrella organization for construction unions in the province of BC. Currently there are 20 unions in the province who are affiliated to the BCYT-BCTC.
Canadian Construction Association
http://www.cca-acc.com/
"The Canadian Construction Association is the national voice of Canada's dynamic construction industry."
Canadian Home Builders Association
http://www.chba.ca/
For over fifty years, the CHBA has worked to build a strong and professional housing industry in Canada.
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association
http://www.canadamasonrycentre.com/cmca/
The membership of Masonry Canada includes four national associations: Clay Brick Association of Canada (CBAC), Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA), Canadian Masonry Contractors Association(CMCA), and Canadian Portland Cement Association (CPCA),and regional masonry associations across Canada.
Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
http://www.clac.ca
CLAC is a Canadian union that represents workers in construction, health care, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and other sectors.
Commission for Labor Cooperation (Workers' Rights)
http://www.naalc.org/migrant/english/index.shtml
This organization provides information for migrant workers in North America. Included on this site is The Guide to Labor and Employment Laws for Migrant Workers in North America. This consists of individual fact sheets about a range of areas of labor and employment law in each North American country.
Construction Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.elcosh.org/
The Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health was developed by the Center to Protect Workers' Rights (CPWR) with support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). They provide resources for occupational hazards, trades, job sites, and other general information.
Construction Safety Association of BC
http://www.csabc.ca/home/
The CSABC is a non-profit organization that is owned and operated by the construction industry of British Columbia. Its goal is to reduce the number and duration of workplace injuries and to lower contractor costs.
Construction Safety Association of Ontario
http://www.csao.org/index.cfm?csaomain=1
The Construction Safety Association of Ontario has been dedicated to accident prevention since 1929. The Web site includes a list of services provided; schedule of safety training courses; Construction Safety Magazine; Construction Safety Advisories; and links to related sites.
Construction Safety NetWork
http://www.safetynetwork.bc.ca
The Construction Safety Network is a not-for-profit society that helps members of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC, Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC, BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, Aggregate Producers Association of BC, and other BC construction companies reduce the number and severity of work place injuries.
Council of Construction Associations (COCA)
http://www.bccassn.com/coca/
The Council of Construction Associations (COCA) represents 16 major construction associations and acts on behalf of the construction industry in WCB matters.
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC
http://www.icba.bc.ca/
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC is the voice of BC's non-union construction employers.
Line Contractors' Association of BC
http://www.lca.ca/
The members of LC Line Contractors' Association (LCA) of British Columbia work to bring power to mines, construction projects, mills, industry, and to communities throughout the province.
Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA)
http://www.sica.bc.ca/
Membership driven, SICA is a non-profit Association, which represents over four hundred construction industry members involved in industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Committed to helping members through communicating information and opportunities, developing and delivering appropriate services, and supporting industry standards, SICA looks to benefit the industry as a whole.
Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association
http://www.nscsa.org/
"Founded in 1994, the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association is a not-for-profit association funded by, and responsible to, the construction industry. The NSCSA offers safety training and audits to promote a positive culture shift in the construction industry. The success of these programs is measured by a decrease in the number of workplace accidents and strong participation."
Prince George Construction Association
http://www.pgca.bc.ca/index.html
"The Prince George Construction Association is dedicated to the promotion of construction investment, standard practices and high standards in the construction industry. The association speaks on behalf of members operating in the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) sector of the industry on construction concerns with the government/tendering authorities and the public."
Roofing Contractors Association
http://www.rcabc.org/
RCABC is an association of professional roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who are dedicated to the promotion and protection of the public's interests in everything that relates to roofing.
Union of BC Municipalities
http://www.civicnet.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?id=1&bhcp=1
The UBCM was formed to provide a common voice for local government and this role is as important today as it was 86 years ago. The UBCM reflects the truth in the old adages "strength in numbers" - "united we stand - divided we fall".
Vancouver Regional Construction Association
http://www.vrca.bc.ca
VRCA is the Advocate for the construction industry in the Lower Mainland and strives to create a stable, efficient and profitable industry by: empowering industry participants through education and information sharing; promoting and encouraging the use of acceptable standard practices; creating business opportunities through encouraging economic development and providing project information.