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Hosted by Craig Larkins · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 33 episodes
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Hosted by VRCA's Director of Advocacy, Craig Larkins, and presented in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA), The Builders' Bench takes inspiration from the front bench in parliament. Take a seat on the bench as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
Craig Larkins hosts The Builders' Bench, a news show with 33 episodes published.
In this episode of The Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down to discuss new supports now available for tradespeople living with chronic pain, including the new confidential text support line and Pain BC's Trades and P
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in construction, this conversation is shifting from awareness to action. On this episode of The Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down with Rose Olsen from the Tailgate Toolkit
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B.C.'s Budget 2026 is out. The latest BCCA Stat Pack and industry survey are in. And the picture for construction in BC is anything but simple. In this episode of the Builders' Bench, Craig Larkins sits down with BCCA Pr
Host Craig Larkins sits down with VRCA President Jeannine Martin to break down what makes the VRCA Awards of Excellence such a defining moment for the industry. From new award categories to the stories behind the project
In this rapid-fire edition of The Builders' Bench, we break down the latest from Ottawa and Victoria, from majority ambitions and byelections to new procurement legislation, credit downgrades, and job losses. Take a seat
In this episode of The Builders' Bench , Host Craig Larkins sits down with Angelo Suntres, founder of The Human Side of Construction , to explore what it takes to build strong, high-performing teams in today's industry.
Recorded live at BUILDEX on February 11, 2026 Federal uncertainty. Provincial ambition. Municipal power. This live Builders' Bench conversation dives into the policies and political shifts shaping construction right now.
The budget is big. The numbers are louder. But what do they actually mean for construction? On the latest episode of The Builders' Bench , host Craig Larkins sits down with Louis-Philippe Champagne from the Canadian Cons
In this week's episode, we explore the incredible potential of prefab to transform the industry and tackle the housing shortage. Craig Larkins sits down with Craig Mitchell, Partner and Project Manager at 720 Modular and
What if the path to a skilled trade started before graduation? Host Craig Larkins is joined by Mark Reid from the Vancouver School Board to explore Youth Work in Trades, a program connecting students to paid apprenticesh
A year of political shakeups, big promises, and nation-building talk. Host Craig Larkins and Sajjid Lakhani from Impact Public Affairs unpack what it all means for builders as British Columbia heads into a critical munic
On this episode of The Builders' Bench, Craig sits down with Sue Connors and Adam Addlestone from the BC Construction Association (BCCA) to break down PermitsCA - a new tool giving builders real-time visibility into perm
In this episode, the federal budget has dropped and with billions promised for housing and infrastructure, the City of Vancouver is watching closely. We hear from the City's planning leaders on why federal investment is
In this episode, the Federal Budget 2025 dropped with bold promises - billions for infrastructure, housing, and nation-building. But can Ottawa turn ambition into action? Host Craig Larkins sits down with Louis-Philippe
In this episode, the latest BCCA Stat Pack just dropped - and the results might surprise you. From job surges to permits, BCCA President, Chris Atchison, joins The Builders' Bench to discuss what's really happening behin
In this episode, we break down Prime Minister Carney's recent budget-themed speech. They analyze the potential impacts on the construction industry, the upcoming budget expectations, and the political dynamics of a minor
In this episode of Builder's Bench, Craig Larkins speaks with Rod Gilbert, President of the Canadian Construction Association, about the current state of construction in Canada. They discuss the challenges of nation buil
New government acronyms, new offices, tariffs - and the rise of Prime Minister Carney's agenda. Joining host Craig Larkins on The Builders' Bench to break it all down are Louis-Philippe Champagne , AVP of Public Affairs
Prompt Payment is finally here - but what does it really mean for BC's builders? We break it all down in a quick 15-minute conversation on The Builders' Bench with BCCA President Chris Atchison . - What's inside Bill 20
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The Builders' Bench is hosted by Craig Larkins. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 33 episodes.
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