Mark your Calendars
September 17, 2009
Okanagan Chapter
"Role of the Design Authority"
Best Western Conference Centre
Registration form
September 24, 2009
Lower Mainland Chapter
Round Table Discussion - Future of the Glazing Industry
Photovoltaics and others
Eagle Quest Golf Club
Registration Form
October 27, 2009
Leading Edge Seminar
Streamlining Your Business
Eagle Quest Golf Club
Registration Form
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GCABC's
Announces the
NEW
EMPLOYEES Pocket Size HANDBOOK
for your Health and Safety Program
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Remember that GCABC offers a comprehensive template for a health and safety program that has been reviewed by both safety associations in BC - CSABC and CSN. Click here to order your copy.
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New Partner |
DJ's
Micro-Info Inc. (DJ's) is a web development company that develops, implements,
and maintains websites and Internet applications for businesses and
organizations.
DJ's has
extensive experience and knowledge in Internet business, designing,
programming, education, and marketing - and has a known reputation for
down-to-earth, realistic solutions. DJ's
has developed and managed both large and small web projects for organizations
involved in dozens of industries.
Founded on the principle that morality has an important place in
business, DJ's continues to grow by being able to deliver practical results
expected by those funding projects, at prices that are fair.
For more
information click here |
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BC Stats
Here is the summary of this stats from Sept 4, 2009
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Unemployment rate remains at 7.8% in August
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Wages, salaries and benefits down 1.2% in second quarter
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Residential construction continues to slump
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Canadian Glass Association announces National Directory
The Canadian Glass Association is producing an national directory that will include all the members of each of the provincial associations across Canada.
For more information click here
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Local Company Supports New Canada Line Stations From Behind the Scenes
RICHMOND,
B.C. August 24, 2009 -The eye-catching glass structures that will welcome
visitors from around the world during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and
shelter Canada Line riders from the elements for years to come are supported by
local company, Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc. The Richmond-based company
supplied the hardware for the exterior structural glass walls, interior glass
walls, glass canopies, handrails and balustrades throughout 12 of the Canada
Line Stations.
In
response to modern architecture's demand for increasingly transparent walls,
Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc. reduced the size of the supporting
structures. In designs such as the Canada Line, glass is directly attached to
the structure via point-supported glass hardware, which are bolted fittings
directly connected through holes in the glass.
This
hardware, also called "spiders", provides the appearance of a seamless glass
wall and increases architectural diversity. At downtown stations, such as
Vancouver City Centre and Yaletown - Roundhouse, this discreet hardware focuses
the eye on the stylish use of glass and overall structure of the station.
"Stella's
hardware allows the creation of structures that seamlessly marry functionality
and architectural beauty which can be seen at many of the new Canada Line
stations," said Roy Lamont, President of Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc, "We
understood the client's need to provide cost-effective and attractive stations
along the line. Working collaboratively with all the stakeholders from an early
stage in the design assisted the client in achieving their objective for Canada
Line construction, on time and on budget."
Stella
was critical in the creation of a unique 325-foot wave roof at the Canada Line
YVR - Airport Station by providing custom fittings that allowed rigid glass
panels to appear curved against the steel structure. In the planning of the
Canada Line station design, Stella representatives met with key stakeholders
and demonstrated that their unique fittings could achieve four key design
objectives - transparent design, structural support, cost-effectiveness, and
ease of installation through a system on structural walls that allows the glass
to 'click' into place in four steps.
Stella's
hardware can be seen throughout the Greater Vancouver area, from downtown
office canopies to restaurant guardrails, and is featured throughout key
Olympic venues, such as the Richmond Olympic Oval and Vancouver Olympic
Centre/Vancouver Paralympic Centre at Hillcrest Park. Stella Custom Glass
Hardware along the Canada Line was installed by Port Coquitlam-based glazing
contractor, Glastech Contracting BC Ltd.
About
Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.
Stella
Custom Glass Hardware Inc. is a North American designer, manufacturer, and
supplier of innovative glass hardware specializing in structural glass walls,
canopies, guardrails, balustrades, and partitioning systems. Stella specializes
in custom design and collaborative design to create custom hardware that
transitions the architect's vision into a buildable reality. Since its
inception in 2001, Stella's technically fashionable fittings have gained
momentum across North America. For more information about Stella Custom
Glass Hardware, visit www.stellassemblies.com
Editors Note: Here are some of the other GCABC Members that worked on this project:
Primary Suppliers
Oldcastle Glass (Aldergrove - www.oldcastleglass.com)
PFG Glass Industries Ltd (Langley - www.pfgglass.com)
Glass 3 Enterprises Ltd (Langley - www.glass3ent.com)
Glass 3 supplied the glass for the roof of YVR - Airport Station
Secondary (provided more glass for the specialty areas)
Vitrum Industries (Langley - www.vitrumindustries.com/)
Lami Glass (Langley - www.lamiglass.ca)
National Glass Ltd. (Langley - www.natglass.com)
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GCABC's Website Membership Profile
GCABC has completed the next phase of the associations website. The website now offers a members profile. Each member of the association can login to modify they way their company is represented on the website. GCABC members can now add a contact name, email address and list their areas of expertise on their own webpage. Each company will have their own page on the site. The members directory will still be on one page, but when you click on your company name only your information will appear.
In next years budget the website will move into the next phase - online registration and a shopping cart.
If you notice your company name is not there don't be worried it just got lost during the transition. Let me know right away and I will add it.
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CAN-BEST Opens New Office In BC |
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Elie Alkhoury, President and
CEO of CAN-BEST (Canadian Building Envelope Science and Technology) proudly
announces the opening of a new office "CAN-BEST West" in
Maple Ridge, British Columbia that will provide state-of-art testing services
to the building and construction industries in Western Canada and the US.
Established in 1985, CAN-BEST
is a progressive full-service building envelope research and testing firm which
is fully accredited to ISO 17025 Standard by the Standards Council of
Canada (SCC). The head office is located in Brampton ON.
Jeff Cooke, PhD, will serve
as General Manager of the CAN-BEST West office and will continue the firm's
on-going efforts to better serve its large client base in the area.
In addition
to accreditation by the SCC, CAN-BEST is recognized by AAMA,
NFRC, CSA, IGMA, IGMAC, CCMC, CWDMA, and WDMA as a certified testing
facility for windows, doors, insulating glass, curtainwalls and EIFS
systems.
For more details visit www.can-best.com
Contact:
Jeffrey A. Cooke, Ph.D.
General Manager, CAN-BEST West
Phone: 778.889.3791
jeff@can-best.com
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Spectrum Skyworks
Acquires Assets of Dayliter Industries Ltd, Langley, BC
Please be
advised that effective September 1st ,2009 Spectrum Skyworks www.spectrumskyworks.com has purchased all of the business assets of Dayliter
Industries Ltd. including the Dayliter
name, outstanding accounts receivable
and payables, ongoing material and installation contracts, equipment ,
inventory and intellectual properties and goodwill.
There is no
immediate change to the location of Dayliter, contact phone numbers or
employees. All inquiries, quotation requests and orders are still being
received @ tel.604 513 8018, toll free 1 800 268 4068, fax 604 513 8019, toll
free 1 877 268 8019 or to sandy@dayliter.com.
Debbie De
Bonis , General Manager and part owner of Dayliter Industries Ltd has been engaged to continue working in her
previous role to facilitate this transition and give direction and continuity
for the business going forward.
We are also
pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Corr has joined the company as VP of Sales
and Marketing, and brings to this new position many years of experience in both
the skylight industry and building products distribution. Peter can be reached
at the Dayliter office, on his cell at 604-761-9044 or e-mail at peter@dayliter.com.
We
appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to supply your future
skylight requirements.
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Pension Clarity for Employers
Millions of Canadians' retirement
hopes rest on the fiscal health of the private pension plan to which they've
contributed during their career.
Understandably, that makes them sensitive to how the employer administers
the pension plan fund. Disputes
have arisen, over time, relating to employers' administration of the plan
funds. Such things as expenses paid out
of the fund, and so-called contribution holidays taken by the employer are, not
surprisingly, viewed by some employees as diminishing the funds available to
eventually pay out pension benefits.
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New Members
No new members this month - there are a couple waiting for board approval. I will announce them in next months newsletter.
Remember that GCABC offers a 10% discount on your companies annual dues if you are able to bring in a new member.
Just direct the potential member to our website to download an application (click here for file location). Make sure you let me know you introduced them by cc'ing me on the email you send them.
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Group Health Benefits
Bonding and Liability Program |
GCABC has broadened their agreement with ICBA with their Group Benefit Program to include their new Bonding and Liability Insurance Program - merging with well known Wilson Beck Insurance.
If your company is looking at reviewing your group health package contact ICBA directly and be sure to let them know you are a member of GCABC. Click here for some information on their website.
If your company is looking at quotes for bonding or liability insurance contact Wilson Beck directly. Click here for contact information.
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Hi everyone
If you have any interesting articles or newsworthy items you would like to share with your colleagues please send them to me.
I hope to see many of you at the many meetings planned for this year.
Sincerely,
Zana Gordon
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