Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A legal analysis of the validity and enforcability of electronic bid bonds
August 2013 marked the launch of a fully integrated online bonding protocol using industry-leading technology, and with it the completion of Canada’s most advanced online bidding solution: BidCentral.
With millions of project dollars being managed through BidCentral, meeting the highest standards of the Surety Association of Canada, as well as the business needs of owners and contractors, is vital.
In consideration of meeting these highest standards the law firm of Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP has reviewed the legal requirements of a valid and enforceable bid bond in an electronic transaction and prepared the attached paper which concludes that “there should be no legal impediment to the validity and enforceability of electronic bid bonds in British Columbia or any other jurisdiction with similar electronic transactions legislation and common law principles.”
Also available: Our Construction File: BCCA's BidCentral implements new e-bonding, providing some background to the updated process. We're also featured in On-Site Magazine.
The BCCA Annual Report 2019 covers the fiscal year of April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. This report includes a note from the Board and President, updates on BCCA Programs & Services, Affiliations, our Association Network, and more.
The BCCA Annual Report 2018 covers the fiscal year of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. In this year, the BCCA Board approved a new three year strategic plan focusing on four key pillars: Construction Projects, Skilled Workforce, Technology and Community.
The BCCA does not promote one project delivery method over another, but advocates for a complete understanding of all methods available to an owner. BCCA’s opinion is that the industry should proceed with caution and be aware that IPD has many challenges to our standards and practices for market fairness. We should work with public owners to advocate for the development of an education program for all the stakeholders in IPD.
The BCCA Annual Report 2017 covers a significant and transformative year for the BC Construction Association. This report covers a note from the Board and President, Programs & Services, Partnerships, and our Association Network.
As the largest employer in BC’s goods sector, employing nearly 250,000 British Columbians who collectively earn $13 billion in wages annually and contribute 8.6% of GDP, the construction sector offers powerful economic development opportunities in communities across the province.
This Guide is intended to provide some basic information and is an introductory guideline for those who may be newcomers to the construction sector in British Columbia.
This new report is called “Procuring Innovation in Construction” and lays out the case for the sector to recognize the procurement process as the key for driving innovative projects and sector development.
BCCA recognizes that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a rapidly evolving issue and affects companies differently depending on their size, location and specialization.
The BC Construction Association is pleased to lead the charge on this important issue, and proud to have co-funded this report. We look forward to continuing the conversation and welcome all stakeholders to join us.
Green buildings, also known as sustainable buildings, are structures that are designed to use valuable resources such as energy, water, materials, and land more efficiently than buildings that are simply built to code.
A recent study involving a survey of over 1000 CEOs found that 93% of them believe that sustainability will be important for the future success of their business.
Light House is a not-for-profit company dedicated to advancing green building and the sustainable infrastructure and economic systems into which green buildings are intrinsically integrated.
Fair and Transparent: Implementing the CAMF for Construction Procurement stresses the need for partnership and outlines the struggle to successfully establish reasonable standards for government, Crown corporations and publicly-funded agencies’ use in capital asset planning.
This is a major new initiative to revamp the way BC educates students from kindergarten through post-secondary, putting increased emphasis on skills training.
Skilled Workforce: The objective of this assessment was to evaluate the financial well-being impacts of employment programs and initiatives administered by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA).
August 2013 marked the launch of a fully integrated online bonding protocol using industry-leading technology, and with it the completion of Canada’s most advanced online bidding solution: BidCentral.
Job Opportunities and Business Succession is a thorough report on the impact of retirements, the state of business opportunities (for business sale, transfer or close), and discussion of business transition, planning tools, and other considerations for business owners.
In 2011, the British Columbia Construction Association published their initial White Paper covering many of the issues surrounding "Green Building" in British Columbia.
Skilled Workforce: This paper was commissioned to promote discussion with regard to the next evolution of the BC trades training system; of promoting an understanding of the core elements of the training system and their functions; and, to propose a series of next steps for moving forward.
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