Welcome to the BCWCA Website

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

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, is our international industry organization affiliate, providing technical information to the membership in BC, Alberta as well as Washington, Oregon and other western North American locations.

Membership has benefits - see Join the BCWCA on the menu bar

CONTRACTORS: Get assistance with technical information, code-related issues, workmanship standards, networking, social events and more.

DEALERS, SUPPLIERS & MANUFACTURERS: Keep informed on technical and code matters and have direct access to trade contractors.

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

RECENT NEWS and EVENTS

Changes to the National Energy Code

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

http://www.nationalcodes.ca/eng/nech/index.shtml

Lower Mainland Wall & Ceiling 2011 Christmas Dinner and Dance

Follow this link for pictures of the Lower Mainland Wall and Ceiling 2011 Christmas Dinner & Dance held November 19 in Langley - a good time was had by all and thanks to all the volunteers that worked to make the event a success. A donation of $890.00 was raised for the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Peter Gallagher Senior.

The major prize winners were: Ruth Williams - Optima - $1000, Dan Berladyn - Optima 50/50 - $890, Lee-Anne MacDonald - Turner Bros. -The Grey Goose Mickey, Instant Wine Cellar - Shelagh Williams - approximate value $1500. Twas the Night Before Christmas Game with Santa - 30 individuals shared $3000 in cash prizes.

https://picasaweb.google.com/110639166191079859749

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

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

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

Visit the HPO website to learn more about the Guide and/or purchase a printed copy http://www.hpo.bc.ca/building-enclosure-design-guide

BCWCA 2011 AGM

The BC Wall & Ceiling Association held it's 2011 Annual General Meeting on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC - 2nd Floor Conference Centre, Sidney Room, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. From right to left is: Greg Baynton, VICA - Guest Speaker, Bob Drury, NWCB, Steve Moore, Director BCWCA - Winroc, Larry Fontaine, President BCWCA - Kodiak Drywall, Murray Corey, BCWCA, Peter Gallagher, President AWCC - Gallagher Brothers Contractors -(Canuks Fan)

Click the link for the Annual Report. BCWCA Annual Report.pdf

Joe Whitehead Award for 2010

Joe Whitehead Award for 2010 went to John Warrington of BC Ceiling Systems Ltd. and was presented by Steve Moore 2008 recipient. (see John below).

Award Background

The Joe Whitehead Award was established many years ago as a recognition award for the Wall & Ceiling industry in BC. Joe was the publisher of the Journal of Commerce beginning in the 1950's. He started The Trowel Magazine in August 1953, and it has been in continuous publication since that date. Joe loved our industry, and of any segment of construction, he thought the Wall & Ceiling industry to be the best. Joe Whitehead passed away in January of 2002.

The Joe Whitehead Memorial Award is given each year to the person whose character and commitment on behalf of the Association best exemplifies Joe's enthusiasm for this industry in British Columbia. John is an active Director on the Lower Mainland Wall and Ceiling Association Board.