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The CLR office will be closed from 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24th, and will re-open at 8:00 AM on Thursday, January 3rd, 2025.

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The CLR staff wishes all of you and your families a joyous Holiday Season!

Mark Your Calendar! CLR’s 56th AGM and Conference is heading to Whistler from September 11-13 at the luxurious Westin Resort & Spa. This year’s theme, BC Construction – Forecasting and Preparing for Success, promises dynamic educational sessions, inspiring speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Be part…

Apprenticeship Recognition Month. National Apprenticeship Week will also be observed from November  17-23, 2024.

To mark Apprenticeship Recognition Month and National Apprenticeship Week we hosted informative Speaker Series for employers, featuring SkillPlan. To view the recording please click here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot for the upcoming 2025 ©Better SuperVision Training Classes. For full program details and to register, please visit our website’s Education and Training section.

2025 Training Sessions:

January 31-February 1 and February 7-8
April 4-5 and April 11-12
October 24-25…

CLR is pleased to invite you to an informative webinar on October 17th covering essential topics related to the upcoming changes in first aid regulations at our worksites. Register Here

This presentation is designed for planners, project managers, and safety professionals looking to enhance their understanding…

New Tower Crane Safety Regulations Take Effect on October 1

New regulations requiring a Notice of Project (NOP) for tower crane activities in British Columbia take effect on October 1, 2024. These amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation aim to enhance safety by…

As of October 1, 2024, significant changes have been implemented to enhance the safety of tower crane operations in British Columbia. This updated regulation by WorkSafeBC addresses concerns in the construction industry and is designed to protect workers and the public.

Background

Tower cranes are essential…

The BC government has updated the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation to improve washroom facilities on construction sites with 25 or more workers, effective October 1, 2024. The full text of the regulatory changes is available on the province’s website (PDF). 

Following consultations with…

September 30th is recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This important day calls us to collectively reflect on and learn from the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. As members of the CLR…

The theme for this year’s AGM is “Changing the Culture in Construction,” and we have an excellent lineup of speakers ready to delve into this important topic. In addition to our insightful sessions, you can enjoy one of the Saturday activities:

Golf at the Whistler…