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Maclean Bros. Drywall Ltd. – Lower Mainland Chapter

High Crest Architectural Products- Associate Member

We are already looking forward to the2017 Project of the Year Awards!!!

TAC Wall & Ceiling Ltd- Lower Mainland Chapter

iv) Best Steel Project Gallagher Bros. Contractors,YVRMcArthur Glen Mall

Many of our supplier members gave generously to the campaign and our volunteers, competitors, and judges did an outstanding job representing the Wall & Ceiling Industry to the general public at the event!

Marathon Wall & Ceiling Inc. – Lower Mainland Chapter

Welcome to ournew 2017 BCWCA Members!!!

SEPT. 22, 2011 – New Building Enclosure Design Guide, Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

To access the forms download and print the .pdf files. Please refer to the instructions to determine all requirements for eligibility.

Alpha Drywall LP- Lower Mainland Chapter

Tri City Dryco- Southern Interior Chapter

Northwest Spray Foam Ltd. – Lower Mainland Chapter

Please click the link below to view photos of this fun family event.

A new publication designed to enhance the quality of residential construction in BC is now available from the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO).

Visit theHPOwebsite to learn more about the Guide and/or purchase a printed copy

i)Best Acoustical Project Kodiak Drywall Ltd., Cascade Casino Kamloops

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TheBCWCA held its AGM May 31, 2017at the Guilford Golf & Country Club in Surrey.The Joe Whitehead Award was presented to Dave Johnson.

Please see the attached link with changes to the National Energy Code affecting construction of new homes and other buildings.

Crown Building Supplies Ltd. – Lower Mainland Chapter

ii)Best Exterior Project Master Stucco Ltd.,YVROutlet Mall

Canada Revenue Agency Investment Tax Credit(PDF)

Wescor Contracting Ltd. – Vancouver Island Chapter

The newAWCCSpecifications Standards Manual available in hardcopy and a new Online Subscription Format is designed to level the playing field when it comes to industry standards of practice for wall and ceiling work.

Pictured Above – 2015 Skills BC Competitors

British Columbia Wall and Ceiling Association isa non-profitprovincial trade association of professionals serving a wide ranging membership of drywall and stucco contractors, manufacturers,suppliers,(. Our primary mandate is providing training to apprentices in our industry and we offer apprenticeship programs including the RED SEAL trade – Wall & Ceiling Installer.

TheBCWCAis pleased to announce thatJeffTriggshas joined the organization as Executive Director. Jeff brings a wealth of experience obtained over 17 years in the Wall & Ceiling Industry. He looks forward to serving the industry, meeting new people and gettingreaquaintedwith those he has not seen for a while.

Best Exterior Project- Wilsons Walk byH&R Exteriors

Summit Registration Info & Forms8.pdf

Also,Project of the Year Awardswere handed out to the following recipients:

We recently attended a webinar onAir Barriers vsVapourBarriers. Heres a link where you can find the video presentation.buildingsmart/

CongratulationsBCWCAMembers for showcasing the Wall & Ceiling Installer Trade at this years annual Skills BC Canada Competition hosted at the AbbotsfordTradeXWednesday April 15, 2015. Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for help making this event a success – Click the link below for more pictures of the event!

Becoming part of theBCWCAdemonstrates your commitment to the industry and your participation in maintaining and raising the standard of workmanship in the wall and ceiling industry.

Best Steel Stud Project- The Telus Turbine Project byRaicor Contracting

TheBC Wall & Associationrecently held itsAGMon May 25, 2016. The Agenda included the2016 Project of the Year Awards, Keeping the Tradition Alive. The purpose of these awards was to highlight and bring recognition to the excellent work that our members are doing in the construction industry. The high standard of projects entered made for tough choices by the judging Committee. The Awards were presented as follows;

Project of the Year Awards 2018 (v2).pdf

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-Accepted by Ken Campbell and Dave Crofton

Employers AdvisersLaw and Policy Bulletin

RLI Building Envelope Specialists Ltd.- Lower Mainland

The Building Enclosure Design Guide – Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Residential Buildings is the industrys most widely accepted reference guide on building enclosures. Its an invaluable resource for builders, designers, architects, engineers and educators in British Columbia and in other jurisdictions.

Rockwool Group- Bronze Level Manufacturer

Attention Employers & Apprentices!NextBCWCAWall & Ceiling Installer A/B Course starts March 17, 2016.Call the office at for Details.

Job Creation & Apprenticeship Tax Credits For Employers / Corporations

2014LMWCAChristmas Casino Night & Dance

British Columbia Training Tax Credit(PDF)

Lansons Drywall Systems Ltd. – Vancouver Island Chapter

Educational Seminar Schedule rev.3.pdf

Welcome to our new2016 BCWCA Members!!!

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Heres a link to pictures of project entries:

Best SIWCA Project- The Interior Health Building byKelowna Lite Kast

Avid Contracting Ltd. – Lower Mainland Chapter

Best VIWCA Project- Woodgrove Mall byLansons Drwyall.

The BC Wall &Ceiling Association held its 2013 Annual GeneralMeeting onWednesday,May 22, 2013attheNewlandsGolf and Country Club, Langley, BC.CathyLaPointeofDrycoSystems, President ofBCWCAchaired the meeting. Congratulations to Jim Kerr, new Director of theBCWCA. One highlight ofthe meeting is theJoe Whitehead Award for 2012 whichwent toMurray Corey, retired Executive Director of theBCWCA,presented by Peter Gallagher, the 2011 recipient. Murray retired on April 30, 2013 after serving 8 years as Executive Director. Murrays dedication to the association and the industry will be appreciated long into the future! Congratulations Murray and Bon Voyage as you enjoy a well deserved retirement!

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who participated!

Best LMWCA Project- Langara College Science & Technology Building byPower Drywall

A Birds Eye View from Skills BC on April 5th, 2017 at Tradex.

LeesaMatwickwill remain with the organization as the Training Director/Office Manager. Jeff andLeesalook forward to working with you now and in the future to reach the goals of theBCWCA.

The Lower Mainland Wall & Ceiling Association held its 2014 Christmas Casino Night & Dance this past Saturday, November 22, 2014. A good time was had by all! Thank you to all our generous sponsors who supported this event! Check out the link below for pictures!

BCWCAFamily Walk for Cancer – Over$48,000in 2 years raised! Thank you to our Sponsors!

Hi-Beam Contractors- Lower Mainland Chapter

STI Firestop- Bronze Level Manufacturer

v) Best Reno/Retrofit Project -RaicorContracting Ltd., Sony PicturesImageworks

The 2016 Skills BC exhibit took place April13thatTradexin Abbotsford. This year, our Skills Committee wanted to expand our offering at the event and as such designed a new booth and included a scissor lift station and ride to attract students to our station. The efforts seemed very successful as our area was full of interested students throughout the day.

Best Renovation/Retrofit Project- The Janion byGordonnGordon Interiors

Federated Insurance- Associate Member

Pacific Commercial Interiors Ltd.- Van. Island Chapter

Minister of Finance weighs in on drywall duties:

Our BCWCA Summit in Kelowna is scheduled for September 20-22nd, 2018. All Event schedules and Registration information are linked below. All hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Delta Marriott. All other events are booked through the BCWCA office.

iii) Best Interior Project Nova Drywall Systems,AudainArt Museum

DefinitiveDrywall Inc.- Vancouver Island Chapter

Heres a link to pictures of the award presentations:

The BC Wall & Ceiling Associations (BCWCA)2ndAnnual Walk for Cancer was a huge success!$48,000has been raised for the BC Cancer Foundation to date! Held at Campbell Valley Park June 9, 2013, over 160 people (and four legged friends) participated in activities such as Fire Safety Education provided by the Township of Langley Fire Department Firefighters fromBrookswood Hall 5, pancake breakfast, live entertainment, face painting and BBQ lunch! A gentle 5 km walk through the park was part of the event as well. Thanks to all who participated in this friendly event for a very worthy cause. A special thanks to our generous sponsors for your support!

The BC Wall & Ceiling Association held its 2014 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday May28th, 2014 at theNewlandsGolf & Country Club, Langley BC. CathyLaPointe, Past President of theBCWCA, chaired the meeting. We would like to welcome DanIversen, Nathan Lang,TimoOrava, Darryl Fontaine, and KevinCauseyas the new Directors of theBCWCA. Larry Fontaine is seen below presenting CathyLaPointea Service Award for her dedication and valuable years of service as the President of theBCWCA.

An invite to the 2016GVHBA2016 Members Expo. May11th, 20163pm-7:30pm.

The BCWCA welcomes members of the Wall & Ceiling Associations of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to this event!!!

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