Membership Meeting - January 22 2026

Join us for a special dinner meeting on January 22 at the Civic Hotel in Surrey, featuring guest speaker Chris Atchison, President of the BC Construction Association (BCCA). Chris will provide an overview of British Columbia’s newly introduced Prompt Payment legislation (Bill 20: Construction Prompt Payment Act) and what it could mean for owners, contractors, and subcontractors across the province. This session will cover key changes intended to improve payment certainty, reduce delays, and modernize dispute resolution in the construction industry.
 

 

Chris Atchison is the President of the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), where he leads initiatives to modernize the construction industry, enhance workforce development, and drive economic growth for the province. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, employment, and training strategies, he oversees programs such as the Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP), Integrating Newcomers (IN), and the Builders Code.

He actively participates in industry advisory boards, including the Deputy Minister Industry Infrastructure Forum and the Canadian Construction Association’s National Advisory Council, where he helps guide the future of the sector in British Columbia and across Canada.

Atchison is a proud industry advocate, a passionate curler, and a hockey coach.