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The Current State of the Construction Industry 2009
Presentation byKeith Sashaw, PresidentVancouver Regional Construction Association
September 26th, 2009
Vancouver Regional Construction Association:
• BC’s largest and most inclusive construction association, with over 700 union and non-union members, in all aspects of the non wood frame construction industry
•Celebrating over 80 years of service to the industry
•Provides numerous services, including plan rooms, documents, seminars, advice and other benefits
•Affiliated with the BC Construction Association and Canadian Construction Association
Value of Total Building Permits
Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-090
200
400
600
800
1,000
Dollars - millions
Actual Trend
Source: Statistics Canada.
Total Building Permits Issued, Lower Mainland-Southwest Region
January 2006 - July 2009
Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-090
100
200
300
400
500
Dollars - millions
Actual Trend
Source: Statistics Canada.
Non-residential Building Permits Issued, Lower Mainland-Southwest Region
January 2006 - July 2009
Non-Residential Construction
Total Non Residential Building
Q1-04 Q1-05 Q1-06 Q1-07 Q1-08 Q1-09300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Dollars - millions
Source: Statistics Canada.
Total Investment in Non-residential Building Construction, Metro Vancouver
Seasonally adjusted, Q1-2004 to Q2-2009
Substantial Increase in Projects in Last Three Years
Source: Major Project inventory, Province of BC
Construction Industry Employment
Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-0990
100
110
120
130
140
Persons - thousands
Actual Trend
Source: Statistics Canada. Note: Actual is three-month moving average.
Construction Industry Employment,Lower Mainland-Southwest Region,
January 2006 - August 2009
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EnvironmentalEngineeringTechnology
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60 Creditsof StudyRequired
ConstructionManagement
DistanceLearning
ConstructionManagement
DistanceLearning
IntegratedEnvironmentalManagement
UnderDevelopment
IntegratedEnvironmentalManagement
UnderDevelopmentConst.
Operations
Certificate ofCompletion
Const.Operations
Certificate ofCompletion
BuildingDesign &
Arch. CAD
BuildingDesign &
Arch. CAD
Foreman,Municipal Works,Housing Design
Foreman,Municipal Works,Housing Design
ApprenticeTradesperson,Draftsperson
ApprenticeTradesperson,Draftsperson
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Site Manager,Jr.Proj. Coord.,
or Estimator
Contract Mgr.or
Proj. Supervisor
Contract Mgr.or
Proj. Supervisor
ConstructionManager
ConstructionManager
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HighSchool
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All of theseprogramsare offeredat BCIT andparticipantscan ladderfrom one
program toanother astheir careerprogresses.
EntryLevel
TradesTraining
CertificatePrograms
EntryLevel
TradesTraining
CertificatePrograms
Const.Supervision
AssociateCertificate
Const.Supervision
AssociateCertificate
SiteManagement
UnderDevelopment
AssociateCertificate
SiteManagement
UnderDevelopment
AssociateCertificate
AcademicBridgingProgram
UnderDevelopment
AcademicBridgingProgram
UnderDevelopment
Architectural & BuildingEngineering Technology
Diploma of TechnologyFull-time Program
Architectural & BuildingEngineering Technology
Diploma of TechnologyFull-time Program
Civil & Structural EngineeringDiploma of Technology
Full-time Program
Civil & Structural EngineeringDiploma of Technology
Full-time Program
BuildingConstruction
BuildingConstruction
Civil & Structural EngineeringCertificate of Technology
Civil & Structural EngineeringCertificate of Technology
All programs, with the exception of Entry Level Trades Training, Apprentice Training, Architectural & Building Engineering and Civil & StructuralEngineering are offered on a Part-time basis. Both of the Master of Science Degree’s are delivered in cooperation with the University of Bath in theUnited Kingdom.
Bachelor ofTechnology
Degree
Bachelor ofTechnology
Degree
Master ofScienceDegree
Master ofScienceDegree
Apprenticeship TrainingApprenticeship Training
Building EngineeringCertificate of TechnologyBuilding Engineering
Certificate of Technology
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTIONProgressive Career Development
Programs
Steps Are Being Taken To Address Skills Issue
• Active Recruitment at High School level
• Examining style and type of Delivery of Training Programs
• Working with non-traditional sources of labour
ISTEP is a pilot project to help landed immigrants build careers in B.C.’s construction industry, and to address skills shortages.
ISTEP will help break down barriers that immigrants often face by directly matching them to employers who need skilled trades people.
ISTEP will provide ongoing support to immigrants on the job advising them on training to improve skills and earnings.
ISTEP was developed through a partnership of industry and government and has the potential to be working model not only serving British Columbia but helping to address skills shortages across the country.
How does it work?
•Immigrants who have experience or interest in the construction trades will be matched to employers Job Coaches will assess your skills, experience and credentials and help connect you to a suitable job with the right employer. •Job Coaches will continue to help you when you are on the job, and advise you on training to improve your skills and your earnings.
Who can apply? You can apply to I STEP if you are a landed immigrant and if you:
•Have experience in construction work •Have some trades training •Would like to begin a career in the construction industry •Have skills related to construction
How can I apply?Your local immigrant service agency and resource centre can help you
apply to ISTEP OR You can call the Job Coach in your area
•Lower Mainland (778) 840-1016•Southern Interior (250) 469-4061•Northern BC (250) 614-1734•Vancouver Island (250) 361-1607
www.istepbc.ca