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Earth Sciences Building Ceiling a Step Above the Rest
April 8, 2013
University of British Columbia’s (UBC) 15,794 square-meter Earth Sciences Building (EBS) was designed to inspire collaboration and creativity across the mathematics and sciences disciplines, and lies at the heart of the science precinct on UBC...
The Power of Committment
April 8, 2013
Founded in 1996 the BC Wall and Ceiling Association was born out of the Association of Wall and Ceiling Contractors (AWCC) and Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau (NWCB) to fill the need for a fully representative industry organization. Since then, it...
Living the High Life in Abbotsford’s Highstreet
March 6, 2013
Abbotsford’s Highstreet is an urban lifestyle shopping centre that makes the most of its 20-acre site with the open air shopping, dining, and gathering opportunities of a neighbourhood centre. Developer Shape Properties began construction of...

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Guest Columns

Simplifying the Air Sealing Bidding Process
Kristen Lewis, program manager for Comfort RX, a division of Fomo Products
For contractors looking to increase sales, weatherization services like air sealing can be a natural extension of their businesses,...
The Final Edition
Murray Corey BCWCA Executive Director
Well, it’s time for me to say farewell and literally sail off into the sunset. My wife and I are both pretty much retired now and we...
More Time than you Think – Understanding the limitation period for filing builder’s liens
Ian Moes & Andrew Delmonico
In cases involving the discharge of a builder’s lien, a critical question often becomes whether or not the lien was filed within the...
Making Sense of the Transition Back to the PST-GST System
Ann Harper, CA
In June 2011, British Columbians received a referendum ballot in their mailboxes. On August 25, 2011, it was announced that a year after...

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Industry News

Open for Business: Refocused NRC will Benefit Canadian Industries
The Government of Canada launches refocused National Research Council The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has transformed into an industry-focused research and technology organization. The...
Open House to Say Farewell to Murray Corey - April 25, 2013
The BCWCA is hosting a farewell open house for Murray Corey, executive director Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Please join us in saying farewell to our “...
Sage SMB Survey on Mobile Devices: Mobile Devices Making “Anywhere” a More Efficient Workplace
Eighty-five percent of SMBs see positive results from employees’ using mobile devices for work Sage North America has announced the results of its mobile device survey, which recently polled...
New Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Systems Website Makes Acoustics Easy to Understand
Titled “Sound Design™,” the site features five new videos; allows visitors to hear the difference a ceiling can make Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Systems has unveiled a...
ROXUL Launches New Online Resource that Simplifies the Specification of Stone Wool Insulation for Commercial Projects
    ROXUL Inc. has launched the RSPEC™ online tool to offer architects and specifiers easy access to the information they need to specify insulation in commercial projects. Created...
Day of Mourning - April 28, 2013
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning, a time when workers, families, employers, and others come together to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related...

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