Council of Construction Associations -- The Builders Code sets a new standard for construction worksite culture
(From left) Builders Code Trainer Diane Bourret and Builders Code Equity Advisors Jessi Dhanju, Adeline Huynh, and Diane Jolicoeur. There’s a new voluntary code in town and its designed to make the BC construction industry more competitive. Launched March 8, 2019 — International Women’s Day — The Builders Code sets a standard code of conduct for construction sites in BC. It doesn’t tell people what to do. It defines an “Acceptable Worksite” as the starting point for reducing risk and ensuring a safe and productive environment for all workers. By helping construction employers to communicate an expectation of reasonable, consistent behavior, the Builders Code aims to improve the safety, productivity and retention of skilled tradespeople, while reducing project risk. The Builders Code represents the work of dozens of organizations, individuals and industry stakeholders. The project was developed under the guidance of the BC Construction Association (BCCA)...