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MEMBER BENEFITS
VICA connects you with a broad network of skilled professionals, provides you with industry-specific training and education, gives you access to project opportunities and business intelligence that create success. As your island association, we’re here to serve your needs of today and tomorrow so that you can prosper for years to come. Connect, grow, learn and save with us and the construction community of Vancouver Island. CONNECT WITH VICA VICA events offer opportunities for you to expand your network, meet industry leaders and learn about issues and opportunities specific to the Vancouver Island construction sector. Our Capital Project Plan Series connects contractors with owners and offers business intelligence that is exclusive to VICA members. Our Under 40 (U40) and Women in Construction (WiC) networks in Victoria and Nanaimo are our boots on the ground, so to speak. Through them, we promote and support the career paths of both young professionals and women looking to grow within the Island’s industry. Each network has a mandate of mentorship and community involvement, extending our reach beyond our industry. GROW WITH VICA Companies large and small benefit from VICA's work in procurement and issues management, as they do with the project opportunities and bid results available through BidCentral. In addition to unparalleled, one-on-one support from our Project Services team, our members receive 24-7 access to project opportunities, a weekly project bulletin in their inbox, pre-bid notifications, downloadable plans and specs and more.
LEARN WITH VICA VICA offers a robust training and education program fit for everyone in the construction industry, from seasoned project managers and estimators to new and aspiring leaders and administrative staff. Through online and classroom courses, we’re here to help you achieve your professional goals while obtaining your CPD Points and Gold Seal Credits. Every year, we add new courses and workshops to adapt to our industry’s needs. Grab a copy of our Training and Education Catalogue to get started! We are also proud to be your resource for Vancouver Island construction industry data. Members have access to quarterly construction reports and regular construction sector business intelligence updates to keep you informed with industry data and trends. In 2018, we launched our PreBid Report. In 2019, we’re introducing a fresh look and feel to our quarterly reports! SAVE WITH VICA VICA has identified strategic partnerships that result in immediate savings for members, from discounts on office supplies and fuel to preferred pricing on hotels and flights. These savings add up quickly to benefit your bottom line; in many cases, covering a large portion of your membership investment. VICA members also enjoy complimentary statutory declaration services, significantly reducing lawyer and notary fees. BCCA Employee Benefits provides VICA members with traditional group benefits, hour bank plans, executive reimbursement plans and critical illness insurance. Designed specifically for the construction industry, our benefits plan ensures that you’re taking care of your biggest asset: your employees.
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