Building Relationships
CONSTRUCTION LABOUR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION OF BC™ was established in 1969 with the objective of bringing labour relations stability and security to contractors in BC’s unionized construction sector. CLR now provides a comprehensive range of Labour Relations services to our members. As our organization developed over the last half-century, we have diversified our portfolio which now includes Human Resource services, a Drug & Alcohol Policy, Health & Safety programs, Jurisdictional Assignment Plan (JAplan), Advocacy outreach, Education & Training. We invite you to learn more about each service area CLR has to offer and are happy to answer any questions you may have: Contact Us.
News & Updates
BuildStrong by CIRP Appoints Brooks Patterson as First-Ever Chief Executive Officer
BuildStrong by CIRP has announced the appointment of Brooks Patterson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Brooks has an extensive background in the construction industry, health and wellness for over 30 years. He’s also served as a Trustee of BuildStrong by CIRP (formerly the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan) for over 24 years, and has held leadership roles with the BC… [Read More]
Register Now: CLR’s 57th AGM & Conference with Vaughn Palmer
CLR’s 57th AGM & Conference
September 17–19, 2026
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort | Kelowna, B.C.
Theme: Moving Forward Together
Each year, this event brings together the conversations, people, and perspectives that help move our industry forward. In 2026, we’re taking that momentum to the Okanagan.
What to Expect
Thursday
Four training sessions covering the topics that matter most: Recent Legal Case Review (CLR Members only),… [Read More]