April is Safe Digging Month!

April 1st marks the official start of Dig Safe Month across Canada! The BC Common Ground Alliance and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in BC and have received a formal proclamation from the Province. Click here to see the proclamation and…

DIRT Data Submission Deadline – March 31!

The submission deadline of March 31st is fast approaching. All 2021 data must be submitted before the deadline to be included in the 2021 Annual DIRT report. If your company has no 2021 events to report, a Company Administrator should go to Submission Status on the DIRT Main Menu…

2022 Trenchless Technology Roadshow – April 24 to 26 in Kelowna

The Trenchless Technology Road Show is Canada’s largest trenchless technology event focused on buried infrastructure condition assessment, construction, renovation, asset management and subsurface utility engineering. Join them Live In Kelowna, BC from April 24-26, 2022. Registration now open. There will be several pre-CATT Courses offered on…

Congratulations Michelle and Fortis!

The Canadian Society of Safety Engineers presented the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award to Michelle Petrusevich! She was recognized for her efforts in decreasing damage to the @FortisBC natural gas infrastructure by 19% in the past 2 years.

OPR Review – Discussion Paper

The CER shared the OPR Review Discussion Paper with Indigenous peoples, regulated companies and other parties and it contains questions that will help guide the conversation over the course of the comment period. To follow progress or to comment, please click on the link. The Canada Energy…

Covid-19 Safety Plan Communication

A message from Al Johnson, Head of Prevention Services, WorkSafeBC: Earlier in the pandemic, employers were asked to create and implement detailed COVID-19 safety plans. On July 1, 2021, those plans were replaced by a more general focus on Communicable Disease Prevention as the province…

2020 DIRT Report

The 2020 CCGA National DIRT Report is now available. Please find both the English and French language versions attached. National DIRT Report 2020 – English Rapport National ORDI 2020 – French DIRT For Canada  Reporting damages into the Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) is critical for the…

Reducing Risk in Excavation Projects

BC 1 Call – November 4, 2021 Professional projects that involve ground disturbance are challenging given the need to stay on time and on budget – all while managing various risks. It goes without saying: failing to anticipate and deal with risk factors can negatively…

Did you know there are 3 basic safe excavation steps?

To avoid preventable injuries, costly repairs, project delays and many other consequences of damagingunderground infrastructure, make sure you: 1) Submit your free locate ticket with BC 1 Call2) Follow their members’ instructions3) Expose the underground line, pipe or cable to find its exact location before…

PST Refund Extension Saves Businesses More Money

VICTORIA – A StrongerBC program that refunds businesses the PST paid on select machinery and equipment will be extended for an additional six months. This extension will give businesses another chance to reduce costs and make new investments to adapt to the changes the pandemic…

UESI Municipal Full Scholarship – CCGA Conference

Dear Municipal Employees, UESI recognizes the budgetary constraints common to many municipalities and the restraints surrounding event attendance. Considering this, The Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT) and The Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) are proud to announce that they will be providing the opportunity for…

BC 1 CALL WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

BC 1 Call wants to thank all users of their service who have taken the time to rate their service in the 1-minute post-experience survey launched last September. So far this year, they have received over 1,150 responses from callers and online users. On average, over…

Centriforce Damage Prevention Webinar

For over 40 years, Centrifrorce Products Ltd has been at the forefront of utility damage prevention. As part of their utility protection range for buried cables and pipelines, they manufacture the world-renowned Stokbord Cable Cover, alongside our Tapetile and Locata warning range. In this webinar,…

Job Posting: CER Instructional Designer

Position title: Call of Interest Instructional Designer / Appel d’intérêt Concepteur pédagogique Business Unit and Team:  System Operations / Programs and Evaluation /  Opérations sur le terrain / équipe de la gestion des urgences et de la sûreté  Closing Date : 10/09/2021 English: http://wapps/rdims/ViewDoc.aspx?Public=y&DocID=1357498 French: http://wapps/rdims/ViewDoc.aspx?Public=y&DocID=1358349

Job Posting: CER Regulatory Compliance Officer

Position title: Regulatory Compliance Officer – Industrial Control System Security / Agent de la conformité réglementaire – Sûreté des systèmes de contrôle industriel Business Unit and Team:  Field Operations / Emergency Management and Security /  Opérations sur le terrain / équipe de la gestion des urgences et…

Virtual BC Construction Health & Safety Conference

BCCSA is delivering the good news that the 2021 Virtual BC Construction Health & Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021. This year’s conference will look at the theme of the construction industry’s capacity to embrace and overcome the challenges of the…

Asbestos Control Training (ACT)

This fall, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) will launch Asbestos Control Training (ACT) a series of 5 courses beginning with Asbestos 101 (Awareness Training) with specialty courses to follow.  Courses are self-paced and accessible online 24/7. Asbestos Control Training is complimented by BCCSA’s newly…

Cansel is Looking for People

Cansel is looking to hire an Account Manager (Inside Sales)- Subsurface Technologies Equipment and are looking for some people who have an experience as a locators and  who wants to continue their career in Sales.  See the following job description and contact them directly if…

Preventable Campaign!

Help us spread the word! The Preventable Campaign is targeting underground infrastructure safety in May! Global News had DigSafe features on Wednesday – please share! FortisBC: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205260&jwsource=cl  Preventable: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205263&jwsource=cl  BC 1 Call: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205256&jwsource=cl And if you are on Facebook or Instagram… May 1-16 – https://www.facebook.com/8475622807/posts/10159136919787808 May 17-31 (IG) – https://fb.me/27AkQY4qLEfFC8D…

BC Hydro RFP Notice – Transmission Inspector

RFP 16007 ** Details of the Request For Proposals *** BC Hydro is seeking (1) one qualified Consultant or company who can provide all labour, equipment, and transportation for Transmission Standby Services on an “as when and required” basis as described herein for Vancouver Island,…

April is Dig Safe Month – Training Available!

April is National Dig Safe Month across Canada. It’s a reminder about the importance of continuing to raise awareness on damage prevention and safe digging practices, especially with the start of the spring digging season. To commemorate this important month Danatec is offering special pricing…

CAPULC 2021 AGM and Safety Conference

APRIL 22, 2021 Member’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (MST) SAFETY CONFERENCE GUEST SPEAKERS Following the AGM, we have a great lineup of presenters. Join our guest speakers to learn first-hand information on the topics that resonate in…

BC Builders Code Online Culture Training for Construction

Are you ready to improve site and company safety, productivity, and reputation? It starts with Culture.Developing new skills takes training, and culture change is no exception. Builders Code courses are fully facilitated group sessions built by industry for industry to help improve company and worksite…

Next Vivax Webinar – April 21

A great introduction to our vLoc 3 RTK Pro all-in-one Utility Locator and GNSS receiver, with an accuracy of 2.5cm possible. Vivax will discuss how to use this and a quick tutorial of their VM Map Cloud. Register Now.

Safe Digging Month Tool Box Talk

Every time you dig, you risk injury, loss of life, or damage to property if you hit buried cables, conduits, pipelines, or other facilities. Contacting BC 1 Call is the best way to find out what is buried in your dig site. Employers and supervisors…

GES Virtual Conference Event Code

In celebration of Damage Prevention Week, Infrastructure Resources is offering damage prevention professionals like you a very special price on the Global Excavation Safety Conference Virtual. Register by Sunday and use code SAFETY8254 for a registration price of only $195!  To register now, go to: https://globalescvirtual.com/product/global-esc-virtual-registration/ Global ESC…

Canadian CGA Digging Deeper Series Continues!

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) is continuing the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series – and you can still register! Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, the series…

Submit your 2020 Data before the March 31st Deadline

The submission deadline of March 31st is fast approaching. All 2020 data must be submittedbefore the deadline to be included in the 2020 Annual DIRT report. If your company has no 2020 events to report, a Company Administrator should go to Submission Status on the DIRT Main Menu and…

Preventable Campaign – DEADLINE TODAY

We are pleased to announce our 2021 partnership campaign with Preventable BC is now underway. Building on last year’s successful campaign, despite the challenges of the COVID 19 impacts, BCCGA will once again partner with Preventable for a multifaceted outreach during April, Safe Digging Month.…

Vivax Webinars – Locate Theory & Troubleshooting

Our friends at Vivax will be hosting two webinars in February. These are a shortened version of what Vivax provides live and in-person all across Canada. They focus on how locates work and will help you troubleshoot when run into a tricky locate. They will also give some…

Member and Board Meeting

Our next Member and Board meeting is scheduled on February 4th from 10 am to noon PST on Zoom. Mark your calendars! Agenda and Zoom info in the Members Area (login required).

2020 Annual Report to Members

Our 2020 Annual Report to Members is now available. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the BC Common Ground Alliance for obvious reasons. The global pandemic that is affecting our communities is perhaps the greatest challenge of our generation. From March of this year,…

Happy Holidays from BC Common Ground Alliance!

We extend a special greeting to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence over the past year and your collective commitment to safety. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for BC Common Ground Alliance and the sector as a whole. The global pandemic that is…

BC Housing Building Smart Sessions in January

Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings – Tuesday January 12th, 9 to noon BC Housing is offering a 3-hour webinar on January 12, 2021 from 9 am – 12 noon PDT entitled Building Smart: Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings. This webinar…

Builders Code 2020 Award Winners

Victoria, B.C. (December 14, 2020) – The Builders Code is honouring six employers with Builders Code Champion Awards for leading the way in advancing the culture of BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector.  Their efforts have contributed to an increase in the participation of women…

Canadian CGA – Digging Deeper Series – Register Now!

 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) proudly announces the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series. Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, beginning October 2020 until May 2021 that offers…

2019 DIRT Report

The CCGA’s 2019 DIRT Report has been published and released in both official languages and posted to CCGA Twitter and Facebook. English Report / English Tweet French Report / French Tweet Facebook Postings English and French Please “like”, Retweet, etc. on social media and please circulate to your respective…

Locator Training and Certification

It has come to our attention that there is some confusion surrounding locator training courses and certification. The ASTTBC Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT) program is designed to recognize the competencies of locators who work in various industries and to deliver an enhanced level of…

Click or Call Before You Dig!

Last week, Global BC did an Open House segment about the importance of underground safety and contacting BC 1 Call before digging. Special thanks to all our stakeholders who helped to make this happen. Watch the segment now!

The CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium Goes Virtual!

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) proudly announces the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series. Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, beginning October 2020 until May 2021 that offers…

Click or Call Before You Dig on Global News

Global News did an Open House shoot on Tuesday at Dave’s house to reinforce the importance of underground safety and using BC 1 Call before digging. The Open House segment will air Sat Sept 26 at 7:40am. GlobalBC will then post the video within a…

Excavator Attachment Survey – Final Request

Excavator attachments when not used properly can pose a serious risk to workers and property.  When attachments disengage unexpectedly, serious injury can occur.  Please take a moment to answer the following brief survey on your experience with attachments. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2L798GW Your ideas and suggestions on this…

2020 City of Excellence Award

A joint venture between the BCMSA, BC Common Ground Alliance, BC Construction Safety Alliance, Public Works Association of BC, Technical Safety BC, and WorkSafeBC, this award was created as a way to recognize municipalities who follow safe underground disturbance practices. Recognizing local governments for activities…

Successful Contractor Engagement with Partnerships B.C.

Partnerships BC supports the public sector in meeting its infrastructure needs by providing leadership, expertise and consistency in the procurement of complex capital projects by utilizing private sector innovation, services and capital to deliver measurable benefits for taxpayers. Join us for an informative session with…

Radiodetection University *** Free Classes ***

In these challenging business times, Radiodetection University would like to extend a hand by offering a few free on-line classes that are open to all end users of Radiodetection equipment. Please forward this invitation to any customers that might be interested in any of these…

Technical Safety BC State of Safety and Annual Report

Technical Safety BC has released its State of Safety and Annual Report for 2019. These reports document their work over the past year through stories and data on hazards, incidents, and safety management of technical systems in British Columbia. Here are some of the highlights from 2019 detailed in…

CCGA Virtual Public Awareness Workshop – May 28

This session will be devoted to the development of damage prevention awareness and education matrix recommending a series of actions for all stakeholders; effectively broadening and adding strength to the foundation of education messaging. May 28, 2020 08:30 AM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) Register…

Radiodetection University ***Free Classes***

In these challenging business times, Radiodetection University would like to extend a hand by offering a few free on-line classes that are open to all end users of Radiodetection equipment. Please forward this invitation to any customers that might be interested in any of these…

Virtual Public Awareness Workshop

The CCGA will be scheduling a virtual workshop in the near future with damage prevention and public awareness representatives to develop an education and awareness matrix that broadens public awareness responsibilities among all CCGA stakeholders – asset owners and ground disturbers alike. The matrix seeks…

Linestar Free Utility Locate Training Webinars

With the overwhelming attendance Linestar had over the past few weeks, along with others reaching out to them to do a few more webinars, they are pleased to announce the addition of 3 more free Locate Training Webinars. For more information, click here.

Vivax Locate Training Webinars

Linestar is offering a series of FREE Locate Training Webinars. These webinars will take the place of their usual in-person seminars that were planned for March and April in different provinces.  For more information –> CLICK HERE!

COVID-19 support service launched for B.C. businesses

To help B.C. businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government, through the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness and the Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, have partnered with Small Business BC (SBBC) to launch a new B.C. Business COVID-19…

Vancouver Fire Service Update

The Vancouver Fire Department reached out to us asking for help in distributing the attached message.  Can you please use your distribution networks to get the word out about fire service for Vancouver-based construction sites during the current Covid-19 crisis.

The Conference Board of Canada’s COVID-19 Resources

The Conference Board of Canada has compiled a go-to resource for insights and analysis on COVID-19. Here, they bring you quick-read articles based on our multi-disciplinary research. Each article gives you a fact-based understanding of the complex issues impacting you and your organization. Go to…

BC Construction Safety Alliance – COVID-19 Resources

Resource:BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable…