The Builders' Bench
The Builders' Bench
Podcast Description
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. Pull up a seat as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to the construction industry's impact on politics, focusing on topics like federal election campaigning, trade training, and major industry policies. Episodes analyze recent election announcements and their implications for sectors like housing and infrastructure, such as the breakdown of political promises in Episode 1 and local perspectives from Episode 2.
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. Pull up a seat as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
RECORDED LIVE AT VRCA’S Construction Leadership Forum on May 9, 2025
🎙️ Builders’ Bench LIVE from VRCA’s Construction Leadership Forum!
This isn’t your average podcast episode – we took it live and in-person at VRCA’s 2025 Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) in Whistler on May 9! Fresh off a federal election, we brought together the sharpest minds in construction, economics, and politics to break down what comes next for the industry. 📍 Recorded live. 📊 Real insights. 💬 Real questions. 🔨 Real talk. Joining host Craig Larkins on the Bench:
- Jeannine Martin, President VRCA
- Chris Atchison, President BCCA
- Pierre Cleroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC
- Sajjid Lakhani, Director, Government Relations & Strategy, Impact Public Affairs
From U.S. tariffs and interprovincial trade to B.C.’s economic forecast and how builders can navigate uncertainty – we cover it all.
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