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VRCA’s First Construction Learning Forum

Register for VRCA’s First Construction Learning Forum at Whistler on May 25 to 26, 2012Choose from 15 workshops on leadership, productivity and safety. Join project managers, site supervisors, estimators and others to network, learn a... Full Story

A Message from Kristina Morse, President, CCW

Happy New Year! That may seem like a strange greeting considering that it is now March, but since the CCW Annual General Meeting was held on February 21st, we really are just at the start of our programming year. For those of you who were n... Full Story

CCW 2012 AGM - The perfect time for YOU to get invovled!

If you are interested in getting involved with your industry and working with a supportive group of like-minded women, then a committee position with CCW is right for you! CCW is an open, collaborative and fun-loving group whose g... Full Story

Upcoming Events - AGM & Site Tour

February 21st 2012 – AGM @ Water Street Café Registration NOW OPEN. Come for a behind the scenes look at the workings of CCW. Come learn about the roles of each of the board members, what your membership & event fees are u... Full Story

Women in Trades Panel Event Builds Bonds Among Attendees

CCW hosted a panel and networking event for 60 female trades students and industry on January 24, 2012 at BCIT and sponsored by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA).  We partnered with BCIT Trades Discovery, BCIT Scho... Full Story

Men and Women Learn from CCW Event - Gender Differences in Communication

CCW's latest event - Gender Differences in Communication - brought Venus and Mars a little closer together, as men and women were given some insight into the communication styles of the opposite sex. Attendees left inspired to create a more... Full Story

Planning Planet to launch Guild of Planners

On November 11, 2011, Planning Planet will launch the Guild of Planners who are busy setting up a universally acceptable accreditation for Planners & Schedulers .   To learn more click on this link. The Vancouver Guild of Pla... Full Story

CCW 2011 Renovation

CCW is currently undergoing a major renovation - of our brand! You may have already noticed our new logo! We are also making improvements to our website, releasing a new brochure, and have new hard hat stickers fresh off the press! There is... Full Story

CCW Summer Social - A Swinging Success!

CCW recently hosted its annual golf event at the UBC Golf Club. The UBC golf pro’s put a great clinic together for golfers of all levels. We were separated into three groups and worked on our putting, pitching and driving. Lessons wer... Full Story

Calling Participants for Women in Construction - Survey

Help support Patricia Alderson, a student studying Construction Science and Management at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Take this survey! Full Story

CCW Hosts Roundtable Event

CCW's May event, Being Part of a Successful Construction Project, was a roundtable discussion featuring: Architect (Molly Chan, NSDA) Mechanical Engineer (Susan Hayes, Dialog) General Contractor (Shelley Neil, PCL) Sustainable Consultant (... Full Story

CCW Dragon Boat Team Now Known as “Raise A Little Swell”

At the year-end wind up last Fall, a decision was made to rename and introduce a new identity for the Dragon Boat Team formerly known as the CCW.  Now named Raise a Little Swell, this year’s team will be comprised of 24 Lower Mainland ... Full Story

CCW Partners with ASHRAE BC to Host BIM Workshops

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is emerging as an important design process that enhances productivity, helps control costs, and supports the sustainability objectives of building projects. CCW & ASHRAE... Full Story

CCW Visits VanDusen Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre

Designed to resemble an orchid, the VanDusen Visitor Centre will become one of Vancouver’s signature green facilities, targeting LEED® Platinum certification and LivingBuilding status. A certified LivingBuilding must be net-zero energy... Full Story

CCW Tours the Iconic Hotel Georgia

CCW members participated in one of the final tours of Hotel Georgia before it opens this summer. An icon of Vancouver's historic high-life, the hotel was originally constructed in 1927; visitors have included the Elvis ... Full Story

Get Involved

Thanks to those that have stepped up to take on a more active role in our organization in 2011. We are always looking for new committee and board members. To find out more about getting involved contact Kristina Morse at president@cons... Full Story