ICBA and Global eTraining Launch Construction Technology Training Initiative to Upskill Canadian Contractors

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire ICBA and Global eTraining Launch Construction Technology Training Initiative to Upskill Canadian ContractorsAuthor of the article:ICBA partners with Global eTraining to launch a national construction technology training initiative, bringing AI-powered, on-demand digital skills and BIM software courses directly to Canadian contractors. GNWICBA deploys an on-demand technical training initiative, establishing an industry-leading construction technology training platform for ICBA and Merit Canada membersTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountSURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) today announced a major construction technology training initiative in collaboration with Global eTraining, the construction industry’s leading AI-powered digital adoption platform.This strategic partnership continues to position ICBA as the premier leader in construction training, launching an initiative to bring advanced technical training in-house, expand digital training capabilities across Canada, and directly empower our members and their employees.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againWith the Canadian construction industry facing an urgent need for skilled labour and rapid technological adoption, contractors require flexible, immediate access to software proficiency. Through this partnership, Global eTraining and ICBA address an operational bottleneck: eliminating reliance on offsite training, rigid schedules, or fragmented third-party providers by creating structured learning pathways across field, administrative, and leadership roles.Previously, member teams needing technical mastery in specific BIM platforms often faced delays getting access to relevant training, along with limited infrastructure to track employee development. By delivering Global eTraining’s catalogue directly through ICBA’s Learning Management System, ICBA creates a more seamless, accessible and measurable learning experience.ICBA will offer members access to hundreds of Global eTraining’s practical, on-demand construction technology courses through its existing learning platform. The catalogue will provide flexible learning opportunities for construction professionals who want to build confidence with the digital tools and workflows increasingly used across the industry.On-demand software training: Hundreds of cutting-edge courses covering leading Autodesk applications—including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Forma and Civil 3D—alongside other widely used construction tools and topics such as Procore, Bluebeam, Revizto, Bentley, BIM, laser scanning, GIS, digital twins, AI, and safety.Flexible, self-paced learning: Members can choose training that fits their role, current skill level, and schedule, helping them build practical knowledge they can apply on the job.An evolving course catalogue: The partnership gives ICBA the ability to expand and tailor the training selection over time, including the potential to add new courses and language variations in response to member and industry needs.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“ICBA is proud to partner with Global eTraining to significantly expand access to practical, cutting-edge construction technology training for our members,” said Nicola Blockley, Education Manager at ICBA. “By bringing this high-quality, robust portfolio of learning directly to our members through a familiar platform, we are making digital skills more accessible at every stage of a person’s career – supporting more competitive businesses, more confident teams, and an industry better equipped for the future.”“We are thrilled to launch this Construction Technology Training Initiative with ICBA,” said Susan Brattberg, Global eTraining’s Chief Customer Officer. “Our AI-powered platform enables organizations to leverage the largest AECO course library. By combining ICBA’s deep national leadership with our ever-growing construction technology course library, we have created a model that equips fellow Canadian contractors with essential job-ready digital skills.”The rollout has begun ahead of a broader launch in mid-September, culminating in an official showcase at ICBA’s Meet the Generals event in Edmonton on September 29, 2026, and the ICBA Construction Innovation Summit in Vancouver in November. ICBA members can expect information about accessing the exciting new course offerings in the coming weeks. ICBA will also join Global eTraining at Autodesk University. Visit Global eTraining’s Diamond Sponsor Booth #5509 to hear ICBA leadership share more about the initiative firsthand.The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is the leading voice of Canada’s independent construction industry, representing more than 6,000 contractors, sub-trades, and suppliers. ICBA provides industry advocacy, health benefits, apprenticeship support, and training to help construction businesses succeed and build strong communities across Canada.Global eTraining helps AECO and manufacturing firms worldwide close skills gaps, confirm project readiness and accelerate digital adoption with the industry’s leading AI-powered online training platform. Our platform helps organizations quickly build custom company and project workflow training up to 12 times faster, ensuring the right teams receive the right training at the right time. Using our patented course-building technology, companies can combine their own materials and SOPs with AI and pre-existing Global eTraining content from the industry’s largest AECO training library to create highly targeted learning programs.Jessa TracyDirector of MarketingEmail: marketing@globaletraining.caPhone: +1 780-920-5529Jordan BatemanVP – Communications and AdvocacyEmail: jordan@icba.caPhone: +1 604-999-3319Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.