In-depth results only accessible for ICBA members
Each year, ICBA surveys members on their outlook for the industry, trends in construction, and insights into construction wages and benefits. This survey is one of the important services ICBA offers to its members. In-depth results (by trades, divided between office and job site positions, and levels of experience) are only accessible to ICBA members. A high-level public report is released to the media and is available for general viewing.
to see the in-depth results for this year
or explore the publicly released trends, data, and information below.
Previous years:
Construction remains busy, but a lot of contractors felt uncertain heading into this year
38%
of contractors say work will increase
13%
of contractors say work will decrease
49%
of contractors say work will stay the same
Being a member of ICBA is amazing. I never knew how much ICBA helped contractors until I started my own business and joined ICBA – the apprenticeship sponsorship, training, benefits and wage and benefit survey are all such a great
John Niessen,
Catalyst Electrical
BC construction companies need more workers, says ICBA’s 2021 Wage & Benefit Survey
Select different BC regions:
61%
Of companies can’t find enough of the workers they need - down from 68% in 2020
...especially plumbers, labourers, carpenters and electricians
42%
Companies that expected
more work 2020
35%
Companies expecting
more work 2021
62%
Of work is in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects
41%
Of companies do
$10M+
In business annually
54%
Of companies can’t find enough of the workers they need - down from 60% in 2020
...especially electricians, plumbers and labourers
40%
Companies that expected
more work 2020
37%
Companies expecting
more work 2021
47%
Of work is in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects
6%
Of companies do
$10M+
In business annually
67%
Of companies can’t find enough of the workers they need - up from 46% in 2020
...especially carpenters and labourers
38%
Companies that expected
more work 2020
56%
Companies expecting
more work 2021
74%
Of work is in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects
20%
Of companies do
$10M+
In business annually
64%
Of companies can’t find enough of the workers they need - the same 64% as in 2020
...especially labourers and carpenters
24%
Companies that expected
more work 2020
54%
Companies expecting
more work 2021
58%
Of work is in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects