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The OpenLine is published quarterly for architects, engineers and clients of construction services by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia.

Current and recent issues:

Spring 2006
Volume 16, Number 1 - INDEX
Immigration a solution to formwork shortages?
'Toast & roast' $s donated to VRS
Young company prepared to expand
Open Shop construction dominant across Canada
Emerging public tendering clause 'open to abuse'

Fall 2005
Volume 15, Number 1
- INDEX
ICBA: 30 years of service to BC
New training courses paying off for industry, students
Clean out dirty or clogged pipes through "pigging"
Safety program gives you a 5% cash rebate on your WCB
Golfers swing for charity at ICBA's tourney

Fall 2004
Volume 14, Number 3
- INDEX
Construction good times are here!
Follow your job's progress on web
Early training key to solving skills shortage
Scott Construction finds ways to save renovation dollars
Insects, rain, earthquakes lead to slip forms

Summer 2004
Volume 14, Number 2
- INDEX
'Up-skilling' surge thanks to new training approaches
Book your tourney spot
Beedie helps new medical procedure
Makam's 'artisan' features in Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden
Changes promise solution to looming skills shortages
Construction well represented on new board
Sheet metal worker wins 12th safety contest

Older issues are available in the archives.
 

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ICBA represents the BC Open Shop construction industry.