ASSOCIATIONS

Care Awards

The Victoria Residential Builders Association created the Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards in 1991 to recognize the west coast’s creative design and craftsmanship, and celebrate excellence in the industry. CARE Awards finalists are selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space, and energy efficiency. The categories are Residential Planning Design & Construction; Interior Design; Commercial Planning & Design; Customer Service; Sales & Marketing; Special Achievement; and Special Interest.

 VICTORIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

The Victoria Residential Builders Association is an inclusive, independent, non-profit incorporated in 1940 – one of the most respected and progressive industry associations in Canada. They promote education, professionalism, consumer awareness and housing affordability. 

Their association has been at the forefront of advocating mandatory education and training for builders of new homes in BC, which has been achieved, and they continue to promote a national renovation tax credit to address the costs of asbestos mitigation, seismic safety and retrofits for energy efficiency. 

WBI HOME WARRANTY

The home warranty is a limited policy of insurance covering defects in a new home and designed to give homeowners a peace of mind on their investment. It protects the homeowner in case certain types of defects arise after construction is complete.

 2-5-10 YEAR WARRANTY

According to the Homeowner Protection Act and regulations, new homes built in B.C. by licensed residential builders must be covered by mandatory, third-party home warranty insurance. At a minimum, home warranty insurance coverage includes:

  • 2 years on labour and materials (some limits apply)

  • 5 years on the building envelope, including water penetration

  • 10 years on the structure of the home

BUILT-GREEN CANADA

Is an industry-driven organization committed to working with builders interested in sustainability practices in the residential building sector. Their organization offers third-party certification programs for single family, renovations, and high density projects, with a communities program under development  industry-driven organization committed to working with builders interested in sustainability practices in the residential building sector. Their organization offers third-party certification programs for single family, renovations, and high density projects, with a communities program under development.

INDUSTRIAL TRADE Authority

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) leads and coordinates British Columbia’s skilled trades system. ITA works with employers, apprentices, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, supports apprenticeships, fund programs, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades.

The goal of ITA is to create an inclusive, world-class training and apprenticeship system that meets the needs of British Columbia’s economy.

Wondering about trades and apprenticeships and the jobs that could be available to you? Knowing where to start your research can be difficult. ITA guides you through everything you need to know about apprenticeships and industry training in BC – your pathway to a rewarding career.