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so that it resonates with and supports the many the owner community to ensure value is delivered in

demographics in the industry from an apprentice to the most efficient and effective manner.

a C-Suite executive.
Those who work on the front line of the construction

Why is advocacy important? “We want to foster industry have long been aware of the challenges
an environment that encourages collaboration, that stand in the way of efficient project delivery.

innovation and adoption of standard practices Inconsistently applied procurement models,

to promote fair, open and transparent business managing the work and risk associated with
practices.” says Famulak. incomplete design drawings, use of non-standard

contract documents, and lack of prompt payment
Whether it is because of the influx of new for work complete all contribute to less-than-

technologies or the increasingly demanding efficient project delivery.

performance requirements imposed by
governments and the public, construction projects VRCA’s approach to advocacy is multi-pronged. In

are becoming more complex. Architects, engineers addition to advocating on behalf of its members

and contractors must work closer together, and with at all levels of government to ensure that good

School outreach program – volunteers from the education committee visiting Sherwood Park Elementary, North Vancouver, BC.

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