Northern Sheet Metal
Building a Reputation Through Precision and Partnership By Natalie Bruckner When Chris Pearen moved from Vancouver to Kamloops in 2019, there was no clear outline of what his work life would look like. He’d spent […]
Features
The Smith Sheet Metal Story
Smith Sheet Metal Works Ltd. was established in 1998 as a father-and-son company and has been providing HVAC and custom sheet metal fabrication services throughout British Columbia and the Lower Mainland for more than 28 […]
SMACNA Mental Health Summit
September 17 in BC | Civic Hotel By Jessica Kirby SMACNA Canada invites contractors, workers, and industry leaders to attend the 2026 Canada Mental Health Summit — a half-day event focused on mental health awareness, […]
CAL SMACNA’s 2026 Day at the Capitol Small but Mighty
On May 13, 2026, CAL SMACNA kicked off its 2026 Day at the Capitol (DAC) event. The annual event brings CAL SMACNA members together to visit and talk with legislative members to share their concerns, […]
BC Represents at Partners in Progress
SMACNA-BC and Local 280 talked about historical efforts, open communication, and a Labour Management Cooperation Trust at the 2026 Partners in Progress Conference By Jessica Kirby Jeremy Hallman, executive director for SMACNA-BC, and Steve Davis, […]
Myths and Realities of Prompt Payment in BC
By BC Construction Association The Construction Prompt Payment Act (CPPA) is on the path to soon becoming law in British Columbia. The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has prepared this Myths and Realities resource to address common […]
Province to Increase Trades Training for the First Time in Two Decades
During the next three years, the Province will double trades-training funding through a $241-million fund earmarked to strengthen BC’s trades-training system By Jessica Kirby British Columbia has a record number of people registering as apprentices […]
SMACNA Contractors Spread Holiday Joy—and Toys
Every year, SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington makes the holidays a little brighter, extending the cheer of the season to helping others, while fueling their competitive nature. By Jessica Kirby The SMACNA Oregon & SW […]
Data Center Demand, Immigration Crackdowns, and AI Shape a Mixed Outlook for Construction in 2026
Subcontractors remain resilient in AGC report recap By Austin Keating As the construction industry barrels into 2026, the mood is one of cautious optimism, tempered by workforce challenges, shifting policy winds, and the relentless march of […]
Construction Outlook 2026
Construction Prompt Payment Act among sources of solid optimism among construction professionals in the year to come. By / Robin Brunet Despite headwinds topped by the Canada/United States tariff wars, BC’s construction industry—which is the […]