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S U M M ER 2014 IN THIS ISSUE: FEATURES Malarkey launches new designer shingle ........................... 4 Bloedel Conservatory re-roof a challenge .................... 20 ANNIVERSARY FEATURES Roofing BC: looking back over a decade ............................... 6 Al Sinclair 100 years young .... 10 Training Centre 20 years old..... 11 Anniversary messages............... 12 Advertisers past and present ... 14 Profiles: RCABC contractor member updates ....................... 16 A foundation for success: top apprentice for 2004 ............ 19 ASSOCIATION President’s message..................... 3 Golfers play up RoofStar.............. 8 Stay On Top rescheduled ............. 8

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INDUSTRY NEWS Drones recruited for roofing ........ 8 Roof opens like aperture .......... 22 BC unveils training initiative .... 23 Balfour, Ledcor form alliance .... 24 Green roofs survive hurricane... 24 Vancouver project wins award .. 24 COLUMNS Selling the business ................... 25 Legal Affairs: Pension clarity .... 26

RCABC: on top of the world

Roofing BC celebrates a decade of publishing BC’s roofing magazine. See page 6

Sinclair celebrates

Coming of age: Roofing BC marks 10 years, the RCABC Training Centre is 20, and roofing pioneer Al Sinclair turns the corner on a century Those are just some of the highlights of this issue, in which we commemorate the major events and anniversaries of the roofing industry in BC, and honour the people who made them happen. ■

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The veteran roofer looks back on 100 years of life. See page 10

RCABC celebrates The Training Centre holds a 20th anniversary party. See page 11

From the President

realize that I was fortunate to take part in last week’s 20th anniversary celebration for the RCABC Roofing Institute, now called the Training Centre. Yes, our member-owned roofer and architectural sheet metal One of the standard lines in our school is 20 years old; born in office is, JFGI! Just ‌‌. Google It! 1994 after a group of our roofing I will let you fill in the blank. industry leaders shared vision with Google has become such an their counterparts, the government amazing tool that now I am almost and training officials. The afraid to answer a question until I benefactor of the training centre is search out the resource first. Oh it our customers. We have the best feels great to be right! trained employees and It is good for our most thorough mojo! program in North This week was one America. of those weeks that The 20th made me have a anniversary stronger appreciation celebration was well for getting the proper attended by active information. RCABC members, dignitaries, hosted its annual golf roofing product tournament. A positive manufacturers and spin on the suppliers and roof tournament had the consultants. This Colin Rasmussen golfers doing trivia on provided another each hole. I am sure that anyone opportunity for the people of our with a smart phone was checking industry to socialize. We are for the answers to earn their shot at fortunate at RCABC that we have an that elusive golf towel or a sleeve amazing staff of dedicated of Topflites. individuals who make such events a So the other item I searched on special occasion. Members are Google this week was the year given special treatment regardless 1994. That was a very good year. of whether they are veterans or the Former Canuck Ed Jovanovski was newest addition to the fold. Thank the #1 pick in the NHL entry draft you staff! You look after our by the Florida Panthers, Forrest employee students as they attend Gump was the #1 movie and my trade school, our customers and youngest child Abby was born. designers when they have roof- and 1994 was also the year that I wall-related questions, and us as joined the roofing industry full time. members when we face challenging Leaping forward 20 years, I scenarios in our businesses.

Plenty to be proud of

Another great accomplishment this year is the 10th anniversary of this very publication. Roofing BC is celebrating its 10th anniversary. I would like to extend congratulations to everyone at Roofing BC for this milestone. As the voice of roofing in BC over the past ten years we are grateful for the following: 1) Raising awareness of roofing in BC in the industrial, commercial and institutional markets; 2) Showcasing roofing contractors, their owners, employees and their projects; 3) Staying on top of industry trends, government regulations and related challenges that face our companies and their customers; and 4) Highlighting innovation and creative ideas. Most of the emerging trends are positive but as in any walk of life some items don’t pan out. Regardless of the success or failure it seems like the information is put out to the reader for their own review and judgement.

My wish for all our members this summer is for us to continue to build on our successes. We are able to proudly say we are the complete package; the one stop shop for the best roofs installed by the most well trained personnel in our industry.

We offer the best guarantee backed by over 50 years of expertise and experience. The consultants who are RCABC approved design the best systems for their customers and the inspectors provide owners

with complete quality assurance.

RCABC members are committed to quality, safety and looking after their customers’ best interests.

Colin Rasmussen, President, Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia â–

Roofing BC is published quarterly on behalf of the Roofing Contractors Association of BC and the professional roofing industry by Market Assist Communications Inc.

Roofing BC is online at: www.rcabc.org Managing Editor and Publisher J. Michael Siddall Phone: 604-740-8369 E-mail: Michael@RoofingBC.ca Editor Frank O’Brien E-mail: Frank@RoofingBC.ca Production/Art Director and Advertising Associate Paddy Tennant Phone: 604-507-2162 E-mail: Paddy@RoofingBC.ca Contributing Writers Colin Rasmussen, Arthur Klein, Robert Smithson Circulation RCABC reception Phone: 604-882-9734 E-mail: roofing@rcabc.org While information contained in this publication has been compiled from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the publisher nor the RCABC will be held liable for errors or omissions.

The opinions expressed in the editorial and advertisements are not necessarily those of the publisher or RCABC.

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Malarkey launches new heavyweight shingle

Malarkey’s Windsor shingle in Natural Wood colour. Photo: Malarkey Roofing Products

‘Designer’ shingle developed with input from roofers

faster installation times and material cost savings.

The Windsor shingles were designed to appeal to building owners as well as installers, with PORTLAND, OR – Malarkey the fire rating of asphalt roofing, a Roofing Products has announced a limited lifetime warranty and a 110 new line of heavyweight ‘designer’ mph (177 kph) wind warranty. shingles. Production of the Windsor Other notable features standard line began in early April, with the to Malarkey shingles include a 20first products released for year Scotchgard™ distribution in May. “Six individual warranty, UL 2218 According to shingle styles, with Class 4 impact Malarkey, the eighteen tab size resistance, rain seal Windsor shingle was variations, are protection and cold developed over a specially engineered weather flexibility two-year period by down to 0˚Fahrenheit its Technical, to allow for easy (minus 18˚Celsius) Research and application using from the use of Development teams any order of Malarkey’s specially in consultation with shingles” blended SBS contractors from the enhanced asphalt. “Our SBS asphalt Midwest and West Coast. was originally created to meet the The company claims that its needs of roofing contractors Windsor line addresses the installing shingles in the cold difficulties contractors faced with temperatures and high winds of other designer shingle installations.

Alaska,” says Malarkey “Six individual shingle styles, Communications Coordinator Traci with eighteen tab size variations, Shaw. are specially engineered to allow Malarkey uses the term for easy application using any order ‘designer’ in reference to both the of shingles,” said a company aesthetic and functional aspects of spokesperson. “The tabs were also the product. “The Windsor offers elongated to 5.75 inches to offer the durability of a laminate shingle the largest coverage area in the with a unique design,” says Shaw. industry.”

“The shingles can be pulled from Malarkey concludes that the any bundle, in any order, and laid shingle dimensions and tab size up from left-to-right or right-to-left, adaptation require fewer shingles speeding up the installation per square and will cover in two process.” courses versus three, translating to 4

The company states that the tab placement variation creates a distinctive look that disrupts the uniformity of traditional asphalt shingle rows and offers the organic

variety of a traditional cedar shake roof.

The Windsor line is available in five colours: Antique Brown, Midnight Black, Natural Wood,

Storm Grey and Weathered Wood.

For more information or to find a Malarkey representative, visit www.malarkeyroofing.com or phone 1-800-545-1191. ■

The Windsor line is available in five colours: Antique Brown, Midnight Black, Natural Wood, Storm Grey and Weathered Wood

A British Columbia home with the Windsor shingle in Midnight Black. Photo: Malarkey Roofing Products SUMMER 2014

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IN THIS ISSUE

THE VOICE OF PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Vol. 5, No. 1 • SPRING 08

Laing’s way Laing Roofing established at the peak of Okanagan roofing

By Frank O’Brien Photos: Desmond Murray

A pragmatic, common-sense approach to business has kept Kelowna-based Laing Roofing on a steady growth pace for 20 years, creating what today is one of the largest roofing contracting companies in BC’s interior.

With a staff of 54 – 51 of whom work in the field – and offices in both Kelowna and Vernon, Laing has positioned itself as a specialist in commercial and institutional flat roofs.

ASSOCIATION: President’s message .................. 3 RCABC award winners .............. 3 National construction outlook solid ............................... 4 Flynn wins safety award ....... 11 Canada growth shades US..... 12 INDUSTRY NEWS: Budget missed mark on labour issues ......................... 4 Roofing Expo speakers............. 8 BCIT hosts green roof open house.................................. 9 Hotels construction boom ...... 12 New tool may speed standing seams ........................12 Rooftop for dogs...................... 14 Crashing condos spook roofers ........................... 14 Carbon tax to hit north .......... 15 Women in trades training ..... 15

“Up here you have to be very versatile. We are involved in architectural sheet metal, in cladding, in metal roofing. We do a lot of hot rubberized water proofing, plus TPO, EPDM, SBS. We roof just about anything.”

“We do every type of commercial roofing. We normally don’t handle asphalt shakes or shingles unless it is a large contract worth bidding on,” said Ross Laing, 54, who was elected president of the Roofing Contractors Association of BC for 2008-2009.

The decision to focus primarily on flat roofs in a region where residential building permits outstrip commercial by a ratio of about four to one may have raised doubts about Laing’s sanity, but it has proven to be the smart decision.

There is a lot of roofing competition in the central Okanagan – including six other RCABC certified roofing contractors

FEATURES: 50th Anniversary preview........ 4 Construction jobs at record high ............................ 4 Faux metal: tough plastics make a bid.................... 4 Solar panels: Burnaby breakthrough .............................. 8 BC Place roof to be replaced ................................. 8 Roof decks: faster, cheaper green alternative ........................ 9 Crane Safety: certification delayed ................ 10 Roofing Robson Square...........12

COLUMNS: Legal Affairs: Let’s talk ........... 13

Crane certification stalled Laing Roofing crew handles all kinds of roof projects across the Central Okanagan.

LAING continued on page 6

Certification of crane operators has been swamped by 10,000 applications, delaying registration. With dozens of accidents reported, concern mounts that training must be mandatory. See page 10

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Time line: Roofing BC tracked an industry in transition Over the past 10 years, Roofing BC magazine has had the privilege to report on the growth of the RCABC, its members and the construction industry of British Columbia.

The following are some of the highlights covered in the pages of Roofing BC in the past decade: 2004

2009

2011

2012

2013

• RCABC approves the launch of Roofing BC magazine • RCABC launches RCAIC, a captive liability insurance company for its members

• First Architectural Sheet Metal class starts in Langley

• Jim Watson retires as RCABC Technical Director and is replaced by Rob Harris • Ivan van Spronsen replaces Brian Hofler as Executive Vice President of RCABC • RCABC Roofing Practices Manual goes online • Soprema builds a new plant in Chilliwack • Certificate of Recognition (COR) compliance becomes mandatory for RCABC membership • RCABC rebrands its roofing guarantee as RoofStar

• RCABC starts Residential Steep Roofing training program • RCABC holds the first Stay On Top steep slope roofing symposium, co-hosted by WorkSafeBC, RCABC and BCCSA • Georgia-based Atlas Roofing opens new $20 million manufacturing plant on Annacis Island

• Jim Watson, former RCABC Technical Director, takes the Frank Ladner award for technical excellence from the CRCA • Judy Slutsky is named RCABC’s first Director of Business Development

2005 • RCABC introduces the RGC 10 Year Guarantee program

2008 • RCABC members are contracted to help build facilities and venues for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler • RCABC celebrates 50 years • BC’s largest green roof is installed on the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre

2010 • Olympic facilities and venues are completed; the Olympic village and venues within the RGC guarantee program are capped with 2-ply SBS systems • Construction Safety Alliance launched in BC • RCABC’s $1.2 million Architectural Sheet Metal training campus opens • RCABC wins VRCA’s Construction Workplace Health and Safety Innovation Award for its requirement that all active members be COR certified by July 1, 2011

2014 • Roofing BC magazine marks its 10th year in publication • RCABC Training Centre celebrates 20 years

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The Laing Roofing foursome flanks the Sudden Impact owner to ham it up for the camera

Stay On Top 2012: Darren Hawryluk, Capital Safety’s Territory Sales Manager for BC, conducting drop test demonstrations. Hawryluk suspended a volunteer in a mock fall arrest situation to illustrate how quickly a harness can restrict blood flow, hence the necessity for quick action on the part of rescuers.

The lighter side of roofing The Roofing Contractors Association of BC held its annual golf tournament on June 20 at the Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey. Shaking things up at hole #5 were Judy Slutsky, Director of Business Development, and Business Development Coordinator Peggy Millar, who were on hand to promote the RoofStar guarantee program.

Slutsky had engaged the services of Sudden Impact, a local promotional items company, which supplied hats, wigs and other colourful costume pieces for the

amusement of tournament participants. Golfers wasted no time in donning the attention-grabbing garb and posing for photos, for an opportunity to win one of several prizes.

The tournament is a long standing signature event for RCABC member contractors, suppliers and accepted inspectors.

Questions about the RoofStar guarantee program can be directed to Slutsky at judy@rcabc.org or 604882-9734, extension 202. ■

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Stay on Top rescheduled Steep slope roofing symposium date, venue changing WorkSafeBC is rescheduling its second Stay on Top steep slope roofing symposium. The oneday event is designed to deliver in-depth safety education for people in all aspects of steep slope roofing.

The first ‘Stay on Top’ was held in March 2012 at the RCABC’s training facility in Langley.

Stay On Top 2014, originally announced in the spring issue of Roofing BC, was to be held in

Victoria in June, but had to be rescheduled due to a conflict with the venue. As of press time for the summer issue, the new date and location had not been confirmed. Interested parties are invited to email organizers at steepsloperoof@worksafebc.com for updated event information.

Stay on Top is a partnership between WorkSafeBC, the RCABC and the BC Construction Safety Alliance. ■

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Luke Hanson of White Castle Roofing, Nebraska says using the drones allows him to get a birds-eye view for roofing estimates.

The high-resolution video he gets tells him all he needs to know in a matter of minutes instead of hours.

“The other day there was an apartment complex – 11 buildings four storeys tall – that we blocked off six hours to see how many shingles had blown off. We flew over all the buildings, took a little quick video and it saved us five hours,” Hansen said.

While the use of drones in commercial work – in both Canada and the U.S. – faces murky legal grounds, their low cost and flexibility has made them popular in industries as varied as shipping and film production. ■ ROOFING BC

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The next six decades would be dedicated to expanding his knowledge of the roofing trade – and helping countless others do the same.

by Paddy Tennant Sinclair began his own company, Mainland Roofing and Sheet Metal, In the summer of 2010, Roofing BC in 1963. He became a member of magazine profiled pioneer roofer Al the RCABC; and in 1972, joined the Sinclair, who at that time was just a Local Trade Union 280 Joint few months shy of his 96th Apprenticeship Committee. As it birthday. The focus of the article turned out, was Sinclair’s those formula for affiliations business success would set his and longevity – course for the “Why worry? next 25 years.

Worrying A member of doesn’t get you the Trade anywhere.”

Advisory That wisdom Committee, has served him Sinclair was well. Still going instrumental in strong as he setting up and approaches his developing 100th birthday, programs for Sinclair has the provincial colourful tales apprenticeship to tell of his program. He childhood in had sold his Ontario with company in milk delivery by 1981, but horse and instead of buggy, and Al Sinclair today, at home in Langley, BC retiring, went to going to hockey work for North West Inspections games with a dozen friends piled until 1989. Sinclair continued to into his pastor’s Model T Ford. serve on the Trade Advisory Sinclair’s roofing career began in

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Top roofing apprentices from across Canada (blue shirts) gathered at the RCABC training facility in Burnaby, circa 1990. The men in white shirts were members of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Roofing Industry and the Trade Advisory Committee of the Roofing Industry.

Al Sinclair is back row, second from right; front left is Don Feary, Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 280; front right is Leo Davidson, now retired from Flynn Canada; front row centre is Jamie Reid, now with RCABC member Bollman Roofing of Surrey BC.

wonderful job of raising the writing, meetings and arguments Committee until the spring of 1998, standards and training for roofing. with the Board. when, at age 84, he was still being At one time roofers were the lowest Looking back on a honoured by the RCABC for “Why worry? career spanning 70 years, man on the [construction] totem his immeasurable Worrying pole. Now I think they Sinclair speaks contributions to the roofing doesn’t “At one time are at the top.” highly of longtrade. get you On September 1, outlived Al Sinclair has been the roofers were the Sinclair will celebrate recipient of numerous anywhere.” industry lowest man on colleagues like the [construction] his 100th birthday in awards and accolades over Don Feary, and men like totem pole. Now style with over 50 the years; but as far as he’s friends and family Leo Davidson, Brian concerned, one of his biggest I think they are members at the Fort Hofler and David Rice, accomplishments was having the at the top.”

Langley Golf Course. whose work continues to Provincial Apprenticeship Board Roofing BC will be there, confident shape the way roofing apprentices acknowledge Residential Steep that this remarkable man won’t are educated. In Roofing BC’s 2010 Roofing as a trade. He calls the need any help blowing out the profile, Sinclair was quoted as milestone “one of the highlights” of candles on his cake. ■ saying “The RCABC has done a his career, after years of letter

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RCABC Technical Manager Rob Harris, Risk Manager Roger Sové, special guest Al Sinclair, Instructor David Rice and former EVP Brian Hofler at the Training Centre 20th anniversary celebration

LANGLEY – On Thursday, June 19th the Roofing Contractors Association of BC celebrated the 20th anniversary of the official opening of its Training Centre. The event was well attended, with 70 RCABC members and guests from the industry enjoying a barbecue and buffet lunch and networking with their peers.

Special guests included Jeff Nugent, Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer with the Industry Training Authority (ITA); Al Sinclair, one of the pioneers of the RCABC training programs; and Brian Hofler, former Executive Vice President of the RCABC, and one of the original instructors when the Training Centre was opened in May 1994. Also in attendance was

one of the first apprentices who trained with Hofler – Peter Nagy – who now works with RCABC member Marine Roofing (1996) Ltd. Association president Colin Rasmussen welcomed the attendees and introduced the guest speakers; Ivan van Spronsen, RCABC Executive Vice President, Brian Hofler, Peter Nagy and Jeff Nugent.

In his comments, Hofler acknowledged some of the members who paved the way for the development of the educational facilities, including Vic Swaykowski, Klaus Theil, Wally Zunkovich, Stan Gregorowich, Carl Bollman and others; and also offered a tip of his hat to Al Sinclair, who played a key consulting role during the early curriculum development years.

“When I began in 1994, we had about 200 apprentices. Today there are almost 600 in Roofing, Residential Roofing and Architectural Sheet Metal”, he said.

He reminded attendees of the legacy that they are inheriting and advised them to continue supporting education and training in the future. Hofler went on to suggest that trade associations like RCABC, SMACNA-BC, MCABC, ECABC and others must be acknowledged by government as the true voices of education and

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training in the construction industry.

Hofler told Roofing BC that he also wanted to acknowledge the tremendous contribution that David Rice has made to the apprenticeship program after nearly 25 years as an instructor. “It is through the dedication of individuals like him, as well as all of the instructors at RCABC, that the next generation of professionals will emerge.”

Nugent commented that “ITA is honoured to be included in the 20 year celebration of the RCABC Training Centre. What RCABC has built is an example of what happens when industry steps up and invests in its own future – a world-class training centre unrivaled in quality, that has trained thousands of apprentices over the past 20 years.

Don’t underestimate the value of what you have here. Nobody else could do what you’ve done for yourselves; not government, not anyone. ITA would like to thank you for the investment you have made

in training the workforce of the future. We have had a great relationship with RCABC, and look forward to many more years of working together.

Congratulations on your great achievement!”

The Training Centre, originally called the Roofing Institute, was built in the early 90’s on land purchased from the late Stan Gregorowich, then owner of Transwest Roofing. Transwest is now run by his son, Dan Gregorowich.

The past 20 years have seen more than 3,000 Roof, Damp and Waterproofing (RDW) apprenticeship training seats filled by over 1,500 individuals. Training for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) apprentices was added in 2010, followed by the first Residential Steep Roofer training program in 2013.

Training in the RDW and ASM programs combine work-based hours and three levels of in-school technical training. Both programs are designed to be completed over a three year period.

The RDW program requires completion of 3600 work-based hours and 12 weeks of in-school training (three levels at four weeks

per level). Apprentices must achieve 70 percent or higher on the Interprovincial exam in order to obtain their Red Seal endorsement.

The ASM program requirement is 4800 work-based hours and 18 weeks of in-school training (three levels at six weeks per level).

“The first Residential Steep Roofer (RSR) program ran as a pilot in 2013, again in February 2014 and we have received funding to run another one in February 2015,” reports Barbara Porth, RCABC Administrative Services Manager.

The one-level course requires 2400 work-based hours and six weeks of in-school training, she says.

For both the ASM and RSR programs, apprentices must achieve 70 percent or higher on the ITA Certificate of Qualification exam.

The RCABC is designated by the ITA as a training service provider for the RDW, ASM and RSR training programs. ITA is the official government body that works with employers, employees, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, manage apprenticeships, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades in BC. The RCABC is proud to have provided valuable apprenticeship training for 20 years and emphasizes the importance of training for the betterment of the roofing industry in BC. ■

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Roofing BC – in the blink of an eye

As with all magazines, if you want to know who to call, look on the inside. This is where I first came across the name “You want to Michael Siddall. And, if not do what? Will coincidental then certainly it cost any serendipitous, he listed his money?” That address as Sechelt on the about sums up the discussion I Sunshine Coast. Need I say more? had with the We met and I liked him board when I Brian Hofler immediately – tall, stately, sort made the pitch of an older hippy, but focussed for a “made by RCABC” and clearly capable of producing magazine over ten years ago.

A lot of material comes across a first class publication on a budget. We discussed the a manager’s desk at RCABC. Most of it is trade related, glossy, audience, the content, the style of the magazine, and of course technical, eye candy for roofing how it would pay for itself. professionals. In my time I Perhaps I should dutifully scanned stop now and say the material, noted Congratulations that the rest is relevant articles or are also in order history.

I brought ads for the new and to a board that the answer back to improved, and had the vision to the board. “If the stuck Post-It notes support an idea Associate Members on those I thought that seemed far buy advertising the may be interesting fetched at the time, magazine will not to other staff. but is now part be of significant On one of the norm cost to RCABC. It particular day I will be revenue came across a neutral except for some minor magazine that amazed me. Not administrative work.” Of course by the look of the magazine, or I suggested that RCABC should the content, or even the purchase a full page ad as a sign advertising. After all, it was not of good will, and is Convoy a roofing magazine. What interested? Soprema?” The struck me was the fact that it Associates stepped up and the bore the name of a small trade rest is history. association with resources that Not really. Michael’s contacts can only be described as meagre included two other key people when compared to RCABC. that made up the Roofing BC How did they do it? I had to team that exists today. know.

Editor Frank O’Brien is a it for the previous seven years. It feisty professional who ensures was a timely and exciting that the content of Roofing BC is opportunity, not only for me as current and includes material publisher, but also for my that is of interest to a wider, talented production manager more sophisticated audience and graphic designer, Paddy within the construction sector.

Tennant. At the same time, I Paddy Tennant is the unsung was fortunate to be introduced hero who continues to put her to one of the business and mark on a magazine that reflects construction industry’s top her creativity, her attention to journalists, Frank O’Brien. detail and above all, her Establishing a new dedication to ensuring that publication is no mean feat, and Roofing BC remains the “voice a major factor in our success – of professional roofers”. as measured by the advertising I want to salute Paddy, Frank support and feedback we and Michael for their continuing receive – is the fact that we dedication to their craft. Roofing represent one of the most BC would not exist without progressive and influential trade them. They, above all, should be associations in Canada. Brian recognized and thanked for has since retired from the ensuring that Roofing BC is one association, but we continue to of the most successful roofing enjoy the same enthusiastic magazines in Canada. support by his successor, Ivan And finally, congratulations van Spronsen and his staff. are also in order to a board that The past decade has been one had the vision to support an of significant growth for the idea that seemed far fetched at association, especially in terms the time, but is now of advancement of The last decade part of the norm. I member services. has been a truly wish you all well It has also been a and trust that period of transition remarkable and Roofing BC’s tenth rewarding journey for the industry anniversary will with increased for Roofing BC rekindle memories emphasis on for you, as it has for me. energy efficiency and – Brian Hofler, former Executive sustainability as building Vice President, RCABC owners, contractors, specifiers and suppliers strive to meet the higher demands mandated by new building codes and targets set by leading edge programs It’s hard to such as LEED in a climate of believe it was ever greater budget constraints. ten years ago The last decade has been a that Brian truly remarkable and rewarding Hofler, then journey for Roofing BC. Who Executive Vice knows what the next ten years President of the have in store for us? The rate of RCABC, change will continue to Michael Siddall approached me accelerate, impacting all of us in with a proposal to produce a ways perhaps beyond our magazine on its behalf. I had imagining. One thing is for sure: just sold The Trowel magazine, a Roofing BC is committed to its publication which had served role of keeping you informed as the BC wall and ceiling industry these events and developments for almost half a century. My unfold. company, Market Assist – Michael Siddall, Publisher, Communications, had published Roofing BC magazine

A stroke of good fortune

No shortage of material – or respect I recall when Michael Siddall first approached me to edit the [then nascent] Roofing BC magazine ten Frank O’Brien years ago.

We shared a coffee and a thought: “How will we find enough interesting material to fill a roofing magazine four times a year?”

That proved the least of our problems.

As the British Columbia construction industry began a decade-long building boom leading to the Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, professional members of the Roofing Contractors Association of BC had their hands full and our new challenge was deciding on which of the projects and busy companies to concentrate on.

The RCABC also provided a steady source of exciting editorial. What I believe is the best run, most progressive, apolitical and well-staffed industry organization in the province, the RCABC continues to raise the standard for the entire roofing industry.

I look forward to reporting on the progress of the RCABC and of its justly proud membership for many years to come Our RCABC coverage has included the launching the rebranding and refocusing of the roofing industry’s best guarantee program, RoofStar; the opening of the Architectural Sheet Metal Training Institute, the first of its kind in Canada; and the continued excellence of the RCABC Training Centre that was already a decade old

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successful career in roofing. editor, Frank O’Brien, and when Roofing BC began We wish the RCABC many delved into the fascinating publishing in 2004. more years of continued success. world of roofing.

Roofing BC magazine has – Bob Brunet, Brian had paid us the been proud to chronicle these On behalf of Executive Director, Canadian ultimate compliment; that of achievements, and those of the the Canadian Roofing Contractors being entrusted men and women Roofing We have set the bar with developing a Association, Ottawa who represent the Contractors high indeed, and brand new true professionals Association, I aim to stay at the magazine that we in BC’s roofing express would start from industry. congratulations top of our game scratch. I like to As editor of on the 10th Bob Brunet This summer, think we have earned that trust; Roofing BC, I look forward to anniversary of Roofing BC a few years ago Brian’s successor, Roofing BC magazine and the reporting on the progress of the magazine is Ivan van Spronsen, called RCABC and of its justly proud value that it has brought to the celebrating 10 Roofing BC “the best trade membership for many years to roofing industry in British years of magazine in Canada.” We have come.

Columbia. As the official keeping set the bar high indeed, and aim – Frank O’Brien, Editor, magazine of the Roofing industry to stay at the top of our game.

Roofing BC magazine Contractors Association of BC, members As a team, we are grateful to the publication provides inShirley Bond across the Brian for getting us depth coverage to Congratulations on subscribers on province current on the latest off on the right the 10th anniversary topics relating to developments and issues in the foot and steering of Roofing BC roofing industry. As the official The dawn of us so ably through the roofing publication of the Roofing 2004 seems like those first years. magazine and the marketplace.

Contractors Association of yesterday. My We have also come It is my value that it has British Columbia (RCABC), I’d friend Michael to rely on Ivan and understanding that brought to the like to congratulate Roofing BC Siddall phoned the staff at the the accolades do roofing industry in on achieving this important to ask if I was RCABC – Rob not stop there.

We British Columbia milestone. interested in Harris, Roger Sové at CRCA also Now more than ever, RCABC starting a new and Barbara Porth – whose extend our congratulations to Paddy Tennant project. Since expertise, feedback and the RCABC on two other fronts; has a critical role to play in BC’s the fall of 1997 I had worked resourcefulness has been firstly, on the fourth anniversary construction industry. Over the next ten years, BC will see the with him on The Trowel, a invaluable. of the Architectural Sheet Metal development of quarterly magazine published Finally, we tip our collective Training Institute on behalf of the BC Wall & hats to our advertisers – past, and, secondly, on Now more than ever, hundreds of major Ceiling Association. Michael present and future. Without the 20th RCABC has a critical projects across the had just sold its publishing their support there would be no anniversary of the role to play in BC’s province. These projects have one rights to another company when Roofing BC. RCABC Training construction thing in common – he was approached by (then – Paddy Tennant, Centre. These industry they will all need EVP) Brian Hofler to create a Art Director, Editorial Assistant facilities are construction professionals. And, similar publication for the and Advertising Associate, instrumental in developing the with one of the most advanced RCABC. We met our new Roofing BC magazine skills needed to ensure a

Congratulations to RBC and RCABC

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roofing and architectural sheet metal training facilities in Canada, RCABC is providing the practical, hands-on apprenticeship training needed to supply these professionals.

Our province’s greatest competitive advantage lies in developing a highly trained and educated workforce. And through BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and the Industry Training Authority, government is working to support and strengthen exactly this kind of industry-led training in the decade ahead.

Congratulations again on your 10-year anniversary, and on all the great work you are accomplishing for your members and your industry. I wish you many more successful issues!

– Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour ▲

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Cascadia Metals is a Vancouver-based network of metal service centres specializing in the supply and processing of sheet metal. Cascadia offers a range of both coated and uncoated material www.cmetals.com 604-946-3890

Advertising is the lifeblood of Roofing BC. The RBC publishing team extends thanks to all the advertisers, past and present, whose support has made it possible to produce this magazine for ten years – and counting!

• Makin Metals • 101 Industries Ltd. • Malarkey Roofing Products • Aase Roof Inspection Ltd. • Menzies Metal Products • Admiral Roofing • Mercury Metals • Aqua-Coast Engineering Ltd. • Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal • Atlas Roofing Corporation • Olympic Roofing Ltd. • BC Building Envelope Council • On Side Restoration • BC Construction Association • BC Construction Safety Alliance • Pacific Western Building Supply • Plasti-Fab • BC Wall & Ceiling Association • Plastic Components • B.E.L. Safety Rail System • Pro-Line Construction Materials • Bison Innovative Products • Raven Roofing • Brock White (Steels) • RCI Western Canada Chapter • Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd. • Roofing Contractors • Carlisle SynTec Systems Association of BC (RCABC) • Cascadia Metals • Roofmart • Cedar Grove Roofing Supply • RoofRoc • Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau • RoofTech 2000 Consultants Ltd. • CJP Architects • ROXUL • Construction Industry Trade • Saskatchewan Roofing Organization (CITO) Contractors Association • Convoy Supply • Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 280 • Len Coughlin (Enercorp) • Sika Canada Inc. • Dow Roofing Systems • SMACNA-BC • Duro-Last • Soprema • Eagle Scaffolding • SRP Canada • EagleView Technologies • Steetz Copper Craft • Eby & Sons Construction Ltd. • Teal Cedar • Ecco Manufacturing • TomTar Roofing & Sheet Metal • Envirospec • Top Line Roofing Ltd. • Firestone Building Products • Topside Consulting (2004) Ltd. • Flynn Canada • Trimstyle Consulting • Georgia-Pacific Canada • Robert D Tuff • HAL Industries Inc. • Universal Sheet Metal • Hazmasters • Urban Development Institute • DM Henderson Roofing Ltd. • Vancouver Regional Construction • Henry | Bakor Association • Hunter Panels • Vicwest Building Products • IKO • Inter-Provincial Roof Consultants • Western Louiseville Fiberboard • Western Roofing • InterWrap • Westwear Industries • JRS Engineering • WUKO • Lomanco • Louiseville Specialty Products

ROXUL Inc. is the North American operations of ROCKWOOL International.

ROXUL products provide superior thermal properties, sound absorbency, fire resistance and water repellency. www.roxul.com 866-913-1184

Trimstyle is an independent full service roofing and waterproofing consulting firm, specializing in re-roofing programs, waterproofing, garden roof design and maintenance curriculums. www.trimstyle.ca 604-909-7777

Makin Metals, a division of Varsteel Ltd., is a quality metals distributor and processing centre serving Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Products include galvanized, pre-painted and cold rolled aluminum, copper and zinc. http://www.makinmetals.ca 604-882-9344

Hunter Panels manufactures energy efficient polyisocyanurate insulation panels used in commercial roofing applications.

Hunter polyiso is available in flat, tapered, composites, coverboards, flute fill, vented, nailable and foil faced; and is compatible with most roofing systems. www.hpanels.com 888-746-1114

Pro-Line Construction Materials is a full line distributor of commercial, industrial and residential roofing products, operating from eight locations in BC and Alberta. http://proline-construction.com dmacaulay@proline-construction.com amrak@proline-construction.com 604-596-3787

IKO is a family owned company that has been committed to manufacturing quality residential and commercial roofing products since 1951. The company motto is ‘Setting the Standard’ and that’s what IKO does; sets the standard for quality, durability and innovation. www.iko.com

The BCCSA is a not-for-profit association that provides training, resources and consulting services to over 40,000 construction companies employing over 180,000 workers. BCCSA is funded by construction, select aggregate and ready-mixed industries. bccsa.ca info@bccsa.ca 604-636-3675

Experience the Firestone difference with the industry’s most complete selection of high-performance roofing systems, comprehensive warranties and legendary support. With a 100-year old tradition of excellence, Firestone offers a streamlined, single-source solution to your sustainable roofing needs.

Ben E. Bilz, Regional Business Manager, Western Canada bilzben@firestonebp.ca www.firestonebp.ca

Atlas Roofing Corporation is a manufacturer of residential and commercial building materials, including roofing shingles and underlayment, and polyiso roof and wall insulation. All Atlas products are shipped worldwide from its manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the US and Canada. www.atlasroofing.com 800-388-6134

Roofmart is a supplier of residential and commercial roofing and siding materials with 48 locations across Canada. British Columbia stores are located in Nanaimo, Burnaby, Abbotsford, Surrey and Chilliwack www.roofmart.ca Surrey 604-591-5171

RCABC is an association of professional roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who are dedicated to the promotion and protection of the public interest in everything related to roofing. http://RCABC.org 604-882-9734

For over 125 years, Canada Metal has been a leading manufacturer of non-ferrous metal products in Canada. CMP has grown and expanded its roofing accessories line over the years and has branded under the Legend Roofing Products banner. http://canmet.com 306-721-8020

101 Industries Ltd. is a multi faceted residential, commercial and industrial full service contractor based in northwest BC. 101’s main activities include all forms of roofing, architectural sheet metal, HVAC, mechanical and structural services. www.101industries.com 250-632-6859

Flat SBS, shingle sloped and metal roof systems; and roof repairs olympicroofing.ca info@olympicroofing.ca 604-552-4743 • 604-690-8654

New and re-roofing of commercial buildings, metal cladding, architectural panels and custom flashings www.ravenroofing.com sales@ravenroofing.com 604-531-9619

TomTar is a roofing and building envelope contractor providing top quality and service, with SBS to TPO and corrugated to proprietary architectural panels. www.tomtar.ca 250-765-8122

Vicwest is one of North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of exterior building products. Founded in 1905, Vicwest offers a wide and trusted range of roofing products for the residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural construction markets. www.vicwest.com

The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association of the development industry and its related professions. UDI Pacific represents thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning. http://udi.bc.ca 604-669-9585

Steetz Copper Craft provides an immense selection of tools and machinery, from Stubai hand tools to Schroeder brakes.

Steetz Copper Craft is essential in acquiring all of the equipment necessary to make a training facility one of the best in North America. www.steetz.com 403-931-2228

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) represents roughly 2,000 organizations active in the province’s industrial, commercial and institutional construction sectors. Working to foster an economic and political climate which will promote growth, competition and success for our industry, the BCCA is the BC construction industry’s provincial advocate and provider of strong support programs to support BC construction businesses of all sizes. BCCA programs include: BidCentral, the Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP), Foreign Skilled Workers BC (FSWBC) and BCCA Employee Benefits, and is a major sponsor and supporter of Project Shop Class. www.bccassn.com theteam@bccassn.com 250-475-1077

A leader in providing energy saving solutions to the global construction industry for over 65 years, Dow offers insulation, air sealing and weatherization solutions backed by building science expertise to help reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions while protecting against the elements. www.building.dow.com

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, gypsum specialty dealers and labour. The BCWCA provides training to apprentices in the wall and ceiling industry and offers apprenticeship programs including the Red Seal trade – Wall & Ceiling Installer.

604-575-0511 leesamatwick@bcwca.org www.bcwca.org

HAL Industries Inc. produces a wide range of premium quality protective construction membranes including Perma-board asphalt overlay board, Polymax BUR roofing, asphalt felt sloped roofing underlayments and a variety of rainscreen membranes for the protection of the building envelope. www.halind.com 604-888-0777

DM Henderson Roofing is a Northern roofing specialist and a proud member of the RCABC for over 50 years. DM Henderson takes pride in their work and are dedicated to providing quality roof systems for each unique application. www.hendersonroofing.com tom@hendersonroofing.com 250-782-3467

Aase Roof Inspection Ltd. provides roof consulting, inspection and design. Aase’s focus includes heavy industrial projects to residential homes in the interior, northern and north coast regions of BC. monsaase@telus.net 250-964-2204

Admiral Roofing is one of the most recognized names for commercial and industrial flat roofing in northern BC. An established family owned business based in Prince George, BC, Admiral Roofing is known for quality work on all new construction and maintenance projects. www.admiralroofing.ca alex@admiralroofing.ca 250-561-1230

Plastic Components, the originator and designer of PVC trims and accessories for stucco, plaster, drywall (and EIFS and DEFS) celebrates 45 years in operation this year.

Established in Miami, FL in 1969 Plastic Components continues to develop plastic trims that deliver moisture management, easy handling, labour savings and proven compliance with ASTM standards; and a superior alternative to metal trims. www.plasticomponents.com

Sika Canada Inc., a member of the Sika Group, is a leader in the field of speciality chemicals for construction industry. Thanks to a ‘Roof-to-Foundations’ approach and over a century of experience, Sika is able to offer construction solutions responding to the needs of the industry, whether in new construction or refurbishment. www.sika.ca

Established in 1980, Nelson Roofing and Sheet Metal is a full service roofing and architectural sheet metal company providing service in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction in southwestern BC. nelsonroofing.com contact@nelsonroofing.com 250-336-8088 1-888-318-8642

Eby’s Roofing and Sheet Metal is a commercial, residential, and institutional roofing contractor. It has serviced the north coast of BC since 1946, and specializes in entire building envelope solutions with an emphasis on safety, scheduling, budget, and overall customer satisfaction. ebycon@citywest.ca 250-627-1311

Hazmasters’ approach to safety programs and training is about more than the products – it’s about how we can support you in creating safer work environments and building a safety culture. www.hazmasters.com connect@hazmasters.com 1-877-747-7117

Roof Tech 2000 Consultants Ltd. provides roofing management, consulting and roofing inspection services for all variations in structures and types of roof systems. rooftech2000@telus.net 604-888-7663

The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau is a trade association that was founded in 1915. Known as the industry’s recognized authority, it represents manufacturer and affiliate members with the Certi-labelTM brand, a symbol of top quality cedar shakes and shingles. info@cedarbureau.com 604-820-7700

Henry products and systems manage the flow of water, air, vapour, and energy through the building envelope, from foundation to roof, improving the structure’s energy efficiency, livability and sustainability for the benefit of owner, occupant and the environment. www.ca.henry.com 1-800-523-0268 Bruce Duffield 604-788-4893

Western Louiseville Fiberboard manufactures superior, innovative and eco-friendly commercial roofing insulation panels, including the secure and unique SECURpan fire-rated panel. www.wlfgroup.ca infoplus@mslfibre.com 403-532-8700

Topside Consulting (2004) Ltd. is a roof and building envelope consulting firm that has worked on projects all over BC and Alberta. Topside specializes in finding solutions for all types of buildings to get the best trouble free life for the building in our northern climate.

Northern Roof-life Specialists topsideconsulting.ca mel@topsideconsulting.ca 780-518-6106

BCBEC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for proponents of the building industry to discuss issues and exchange information on building envelope issues. BCBEC is composed of all segments of the industry including members of governments, consultants in the building envelope field, product manufacturers, manufacturing associations, contractors and educators. www.bcbec.com 604-294-0037

Duro-Last is the world’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated roofing systems. www.duro-last.com 604-671-6546

Since 1954, Brock White has been a supplier of construction products, serving commercial, residential, highway and industrial contractors through distribution centres across Western Canada. Brock White distributes commercial roofing products and accessories, air and vapour barriers and waterproofing products from leading manufacturers. www.BrockWhite.ca Surrey 604-576-3130

Flynn Canada Ltd. is Canada’s leading building envelope trade contractor. For over 30 years Flynn has provided quality contracting services in the institutional, commercial and industrial construction marketplace. Flynn Canada has 18 office locations from coast to coast and is positioned in five distinct but related business sectors: environmental solutions, curtain wall & glazing, architectural metals, roofing service and roofing systems www.flynn.ca info@flynn.ca

Malarkey Roofing Products manufactures sustainable, technology driven residential and commercial roofing solutions for contractors, architects and homeowners. www.malarkeyroofing.com 800-545-1191

Cedar Grove is a supplier of quality roofing materials, with seven locations throughout British Columbia www.cgrs.ca

The Saskatchewan Roofing Contractors’ Association brings together over 30 roofing contractor and associated trades to be the principal voice of the roofing industry in the province. The SRCA has been working on updating the apprenticeship training for the province along with some other changes that will enhance what SRCA will be able to offer their members and customers over time.

The primary key is to set forth the highest standards and be recognized as the professionals for the roofing industry. www.srca.ca 306-721-8020

A proud member of the RCABC since 1960, Plasti-Fab is a local BC manufacturer of PlastiSpan Expanded Polystyrene Roof Insulation products for all roofing applications. Plasti-Fab provides flat and tapered roof insulation products for residential, commercial and institutional projects, and products used in constructing energy efficient buildings, geotechnical applications from structural lightweight fill to compressible fill materials, and marine construction as flotation. www.plastifab.com

Top Line Roofing is a large professional contractor installing all types of roofing and commercial wall systems throughout British Columbia. top.line.roofing@shaw.ca 250-478-0500

Georgia-Pacific Canada is a leading manufacturer of innovative gypsum products including DensDeck® roof boards. www.GPGypsum.com

Aqua-Coast Engineering is a building envelope and roofing inspection firm that consults on all types of projects throughout BC, including multi-family, single-family, commercial and high-rise. www.aqua-coast.ca 604-946-9910

InterWrap® is the manufacturer of two industry-leading steep slope synthetic roofing underlayments; Titanium® and RhinoRoof®. Experience their unrivaled performance and premium protection offered on your next roofing project. http://interwrap.com info@interwrap.com 1-888-713-7663

The Western Canadian Chapter of RCI is an association of practitioners dedicated to providing education, technical expertise, innovation and knowledge exchange for building enclosure disciplines. www.rciwesterncanada.org info@rciwesterncanada.org 604-317-6006

Since 1908, SOPREMA has specialized in the manufacture of waterproofing products for the construction and civil engineering fields. www.soprema.ca

Envirospec’s PAVE-EL pedestal system elevates and uniformly spaces paver stones, protecting the substrates of waterproofed installations such as roof decks, roof gardens, balconies and roof walkways. www.envirospecinc.com 905-271-3441

Carlisle SynTec Systems, a leader in the commercial single-ply roofing industry for more than 50 years, continues to lead the industry by providing its customers with superior roofing systems and services. www.carlislesyntec.com 800-479-6832

Convoy Supply is a distributor of roofing, insulation and siding materials with 40 locations across Canada and the Northwestern USA. With years of experience shared by its dedicated team Convoy is committed to servicing its customers with an unrivalled inventory of industry-leading products and a vast fleet. www.convoy-supply.com Surrey 604-591-5381

IPRC is a full service RCABC-accepted roof consulting firm based out of Surrey, BC, providing services to strata property managers, facility managers, municipal and federal government building managers and school districts. IPRC’s services are roof condition reporting, specification design, tendering of specifications to qualified contractors, roof reviews and inspections on active roof replacement projects. iprc.ca inbox@iprc.ca 604-576-5740

Happy 10th Anniversary Roofing BC! We have enjoyed being your partner from the beginning.

JRS Engineering provides comprehensive professional roofing and waterproofing consulting services for any project type, with a team that includes RCI Registered Roof Observers, RCABC Inspectors and an RCI Registered Roof Consultant. www.jrsengineering.com 604-320-1999

Since 1978 Menzies has designed and manufactured innovative first quality drains, vents, flashings and custom products for commercial and residential projects. Menzies products withstand the test of time in extreme weather conditions and temperatures. Laboratory testing confirms that ‘Menzies has you covered’ with products that meet or exceed Canadian and U.S. standards. www.menzies-metal.com 800-665-8840

EagleView® Technologies invented the concept of 3D aerial measurements using proprietary patented software. EagleView’s wall and roof reports provide the most accurate measurements and serve as a marketing, production and warranty tool. www.eagleview.com 866-659-8439

VRCA serves over 700 general contractors, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers in the non-residential construction industry in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Members have access to industry networking events, education, construction documents, and most importantly, access to construction job opportunities in BidCentral. http://www.vrca.bc.ca 604-294-3766 604-870-9293

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101 Industries Ltd. 101 Industries Ltd. of Kitimat continues to thrive nearly a decade after we first profiled the family-owned roofing and sheet metal firm that is perhaps the busiest roofing contractor in northwest BC. The company appears to handle every type of roofing contract, from flat roofs – most common is two-ply SBS torchon membranes – to residential shingles, tear-off and renovation, all kinds of sheet metal and even plumbing and heating.

This year, though, the success is tinged with regret following the loss of the family’s patriarch Willy Meier, who founded 101

Industries back in 1968.

“We lost my dad this spring” said Thom Meier, general manager of 101. “He was instrumental in laying the foundations that have propelled us well into the new millennium and the ethos that he displayed are a solid basis of the business we are today,” Meier said. “We miss him dearly and have fond memories of his enduring work ethic and gentlemanly demeanor, fortified with a drive for accuracy and hard work. His legacy continues in all that we do as we carry on his tradition of ‘quality through craftsmanship’.”

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has nearly doubled its employees, with between 80 to 120 staff and crew working any time at jobs across the north.

“We have branched out to do more EPDM and TPO systems,” Meier said of the long-term RCABC member. “We also do more design and engineering work now.”

101 is ideally situated for the long-anticipated LNG boom that will soon roar into the northwest, and Meier said there is a lot of new construction and renovations of commercial and residential buildings already proceeding in the area. “This has had a positive impact on our business and the local economy.”

While 101’s biggest job today is the Rio Tinto Alcan modernization – a massive $3.3 billion project – where 101 crews have been working for the past three years, “we continue to support our other industrial, commercial and residential customers,” Meier added.

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RCABC who led Nelson Roofing since 1999, is working with the transition team.

And the company has

continued to expand. Two years ago, Nelson opened a branch office in Surrey. “Our Surrey office has successfully

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Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. When Roofing BC magazine first profiled Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. seven years ago, Lyle Nelson was still in charge and

the Comox Valley company had just opened an office on the Sunshine Coast.

The last few years have seen

big changes at Nelson. As of June this year, Chris Smith is now the owner, while Lyle Nelson, a past president of the

The Royal Bank of Canada, Nanaimo location was a roof replacement completed in September 2013. The new system is a 2-ply SBS; selfadhered base sheet and a selfadhered cap sheet. Photo: Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

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Real Canadian Superstore, Campbell River; a roof replacement completed in October 2013. Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal removed the existing roof system and installed an EPDM roof system.

“...the resources to meet the needs of any job”

Above: Journeyman roofer Ken Naswell roofing in a sumped drain at Berwick House in Campbell River.

Berwick by the Sea is a new construction project using two roof systems: 2-ply SBS and Nelson Roofing standing seam metal panel. The expected completion date is September 2014.

Photo: Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

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The waterproofed plaza ponds, waterfalls and features plantings on top of a rubberized asphalt waterproofing membrane.

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Wet and waterproo Quintet complex in Richmond stretches waterproofing challenge

By Frank O’Brien

The giant $165 million Quintet project in Richmond,

by Canada Sunrise Corporation and being built under the direction of Ledcor Construction, has proved a

challenge for roofing contractor Pacific Waterproofing Ltd. of Burnaby.

Quintet will be comprised of five towers and townhomes in downtown Richmond on the Skytrain line. It will also future home of Trinity be the Western University (a private university) and a new 30,000 square foot City of

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The primarily residential development has proved a huge hit with buyers. The first phase, with 295 units and to be completed in 2013, sold out in just two weeks.

Some people camped out for two days as they waited to purchase what some see as Richmond’s premier residential development.

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completed a number of large projects.” Smith said. These include the re-roofing the landmark Queens Park Arena in New Westminster and replacing the roof on a Surrey high-rise.

Back on the Island, Nelson Roofing has worked on a number of notable contracts, most recently BC Hydro’s Quinsam Crossing Field Office, the new Berwick by the Sea retirement complex in Campbell River, and L’école Au-cœur-de-l’île Francophone School in Comox.

With branches in Cumberland, Campbell River, Surrey, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast, ticketed installers, a full-time safety coordinator and a fleet of more than 60 vehicles, plus metal forming machines and loyal suppliers, “Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. has the resources to meet the needs of any job,” Smith said.

Smith also has big plans for the veteran roofing company that was founded

by Russ and Sharon Nelson back in 1990. “We have also started down the path to complete our goal of working in every province and territory in Canada. To date we have completed projects in Yukon, Nunavut and Alberta.” ▲

Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal crews re-roofing the Queens Park Arena in New Westminster

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Laing Roofing Ltd. Laing Roofing Ltd. of Kelowna was already well established in the Okanagan when Roofing BC magazine first profiled the prolific contractor in 2007.

Founded 25 years ago, Laing has been entrusted with some of the largest commercial roofing contracts in the central interior – including the landmark Sparkling Hills Resort near Vernon. Laing crews also completed the new Kelowna Yacht Club, where they installed an insulated TPO roof system and a Hydrotech hot rubber system on the deck, complete with pavers and a Swiss Pearl Panel from Switzerland.

The company is also known for safety; twice Laing was honoured in these pages for 21 claim-free years in the annual RCABC awards.

And, while management has changed, Laing remains as in demand as ever.

“We are doing a lot more architectural sheet metal panels,” said Laing vice-president Darran Light.

That is perhaps an understatement. Among Laing’s recent contracts was the stunning new headquarters for Painted Rock Winery, a project that won the “Smooth Metal Panels” top design honours in this year’s Metal Architectural Design Awards.

Laing has opened an office in Vernon, which is run by

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managing partner Brian Daniels. And yes, former company president – and current shareholder – Ross Laing still keeps an eye on the business.

“Between the two offices we employ anywhere from 50-80 people depending on the time of year,” Light said.

“We are currently doing a couple of large projects, one being a new elementary school, Laing Roofing captured the 2014 Metal Architectural Design Award for the metal panels of the Painted Rock Winery in the Okanagan.

Mar Jok Photo by Carey Tarr (www.careygtarr/com) Elementary. We did the roof and are currently starting the finishing touches on the wall system, which is an engineered assembly wall board called Tectiva. There is about 9000 square feet of this rain screen system going on the walls.

The other project is the new Heart and Surgical Centre at Kelowna General Hospital, where we are currently finishing the roofing. We are also installing about 14,000 also remains as solid as ever.

RCABC member company. If square feet of Kingspan “We always stand behind our there is anything that needs to insulated soffit panels,” he said. workmanship,” Light said of the be fixed or if a client is not Laing’s famous dedication

satisfied with any aspect of the job, we will make it right, guaranteed.” ▲

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TomTar Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. TomTar Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. of Kelowna was the first RCABC contractor member profiled in Roofing BC magazine, back in the fall issue of 2004.

At the time, company president Tom Greenough, whose father had helped found the company in 1945, summed up TomTar’s philosophy: “We never give up, no matter how hard it gets.”

The motto rings true today with one of the Okanagan’s premier roofing contractors.

Robert Greenough, a graduate of UBC, became the general manager at TomTar in 18

2009 and is preparing to take the reins at the company when his dad retires. At about the age of 10, Robert got his own start as a third-generation roofer working weekends and summers in the shop banging out clips, the fastening brackets for standing seam roofing.

When we first talked to TomTar the company had just completed the 60,000-squarefoot copper roof of the Mission Hill Winery, and TomTar remains the company often called on for unique and demanding projects.

A recent example is the architecturally designed

administration building for the Kelowna landfill, a strange design that called for a mix of a TPO membrane with zinc cladding.

TomTar has expanded its projects as far east as Alberta and Saskatchewan, often doing sheet metal work fabricated from its own 6,500square-foot metal shop.

TomTar, with a full time staff of around 40, is a consistent client of RCABC’s Architectural Sheet Metal Training Centre and has graduated at least 10 of TomTar’s crew to date, Greenough said. ▲ SUMMER 2014

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Painted Rock Winery in the Okanagan. Photo by Carey Tarr (www.careygtarr/com)

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The RCABC Educational Foundation (REF) has graduated scores of apprentices since it was established in 1989, and many of the former students have gone on to careers in the roofing industry. “...a rewarding career” In this anniversary issue, Roofing BC had a chance to catch up with one busy former Anders Wakatsuki: top of the class in 2004 graduate, Anders Wakatsuki who, as an apprentice, scored the top marks in the province in 2004. He was also awarded the Klaus Thiel Endowment Fund Award and received his Red Seal designation and Industry Training Authority (ITA) certificate of qualification in Roof, Damp and Waterproofing.

After graduating, Wakatsuki went to work with Villa Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. of Vancouver, and other roofing companies, becoming the lead hand, a foreman and eventually a project manager.

“I worked in every step of the game,” he said.

Today, Wakatsuki is a technical representative, Western region, for Sika Canada, part of the global Sika Group, one of the largest construction material suppliers in the world.

Living in Chilliwack with his wife and young child, Wakatsuki credits the training he received from REF for bedrocking his career.

“It is totally an asset for me,” he said. His education and resulting experience, he said, now gives him the knowledge and confidence to help Sika clients with a wide range of roofing and construction issues.

Wakatsuki said he would encourage other young men and women to seek trades training. “It is a smart first step into what can be a rewarding career.” ▲

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Workers replaced 1,488 acrylic domes in a “giant jig-saw” on the 45-year old conservatory roof. The new domes had to fit the original aluminum structure.

Wayne Dueck, site superintendent for the Bloedel project

Re-roofing of Bloedel Conservatory proves a challenge Heritage structure remains open during $2.3 million retrofit Photos by Richard Lam

Spectrum Skyworks of Port Coquitlam is completing the $2.3 million re-roofing of the acrylicdomed roof of Vancouver’s Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park.

The historically significant work is daunting. The Bloedel Conservatory, designated as a heritage structure, was completed in 1969 as British Columbia’s first triodectic structure. The now iconic dome is composed of 1,488 acrylic “bubbles” with 32 individual shapes. In all, the roof is 140 feet in diameter and rises 34 feet at the apex.

The unique contract with the City of Vancouver contained a provision that no birds could be allowed to escape and no raptors allowed to enter while the work was being completed, noted Spectrum president and principal Ken Boyce.

As well, the conservatory remained open during the entire retrofit.

Spectrum’s first issue, therefore, was to protect the conservatory roof and inhabitants while replacing the panels, which called for extensive and unique scaffolding.

“It was quite a challenge,” understated Paul Griffin, construction manager of Vancouverbased Wescan Scaffold Inc. who rolled onto the site in January.

Wescan first had to fabricate twin 180-foot long beams, each weighing 10 tonnes, on site and crane them into place above the dome. Kasan Crane Service Inc. of Richmond brought in a 276-tonne crane for the job, which proved tricky since the conservatory is built above a reservoir. This allowed only a narrow platform to work from 20

due to weight restrictions. “There were times we were wondering if it all would go together,” Griffin concedes with a chuckle.

To protect the heritage structure, the scaffolding had to surround the whole building without touching it at any point. This meant that scaffolding formed a sheltering shell 55 metres (180 feet) out from the building, Griffin said. The scaffolding was then draped in plastic sheeting to protect workers and the roof from winter rains.

The protection continued inside, where netting was installed to protect visitors and staff from falling debris. “It took some highriggers to put those in place,” Boyce said.

Each of the replacement dome panels were custom molded by Laird Plastics of Surrey and then fitted precisely onto the existing aluminum structure.

The original aluminum tubes that form the structure were fabricated

by Triodectic Structures Ltd. of Ottawa and remain in good shape nearly a half a century after they were installed.

“It is like a giant jig-saw,” Boyce said, explaining how his crew follows a coded grid to place each of the acrylic panels into its exact position, averaging 30 to 40 per day.

The original asbestos seals were all removed and replaced by EPDM seals custom made by Tremco Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing. Each panel was “fish-tanked” – sealed with silicone to prevent any leaks or heat loss.

The sealing system improved the thermal break of the aluminum

frame, said Danica Djurkovic, director of facilities planning and development with the City of Vancouver, which projects it will achieve a 2 percent reduction in natural gas consumption for the building.

Spectrum expects to complete the project this fall and hosted a July 3 celebration as Wescan prepared to remove the scaffolding.

When the retrofit is unveiled, the Bloedel Conservatory will look much the same as the original, though more energy-efficient, brighter and more comfortable.

“It is a wonderful site and a great project to work on,” Boyce said, in crediting his crews and subcontractors for a job well done. ■

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Right: Atlanta Falcons stadium showed both open and closed.

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$1.2 billion stadium roof opens like a camera The new $1.2 billon Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia has broken ground but it is the unique roof that is seen as an engineering marvel.

The oculus design by 360 Architecture, with engineer Buro Happold, includes a convertible roof that rotates open like a camera aperture.

The eight-panel retractable roof will create a pinpoint of natural light at the start of opening and then retract to a 110,000 square-foot circular opening.

The roof material is actually a clear, lightweight polymer material that can adjust its transparency to control light based on the time of day, The stadium, which will house both football and soccer teams, will also have a novel 58foot tall “halo” scoreboard hung from the rim of the opening.

Construction of the 1.8million square-foot, 61,000-seat facility began this March by a Holder Hunt Russell Moody joint venture.

After the 71,000-seat stadium opens in 2017, the nearby Georgia Dome will be razed. ■

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BC unveils aggressive training initiative The government of British Columbia has launched a comprehensive strategy, entitled “BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training”, to reengineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems.

The province currently invests more than $7.5 billion annually in education and training. Reengineering the system means targeting more of these resources to meet labour market priorities.

Beginning this fiscal year, over $160 million will be allocated to reengineering education and training in BC. In four years, this will reach nearly $400 million annually.

British Columbia’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint lays out a major shift to a data-driven system where training dollars and programs are targeted to jobs in demand. Success will be measured and funding and programs adjusted as the economy evolves.

The Blueprint sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of British Columbia’s workforce: 1. A head start to hands-on learning in high schools; 2. A shift in education and training

to better match jobs in demand; 3. A stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships.

These objectives are supported by actions designed to put British Columbians first in line to fill the one million job openings expected by 2022, according to a government release.

Pressure on training According to the government, advanced skills training is needed because: • By 2022, BC is expecting one million job openings created by retirements and the growing economy.

• More than 78 percent of jobs will require some form of post-

secondary education, and 43 percent will need skilled trades and technical workers. * Based on a scenario with five Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants constructed in BC between 2015 and 2024, the LNG sector has the potential for $175 billion in industry investment o over the next decade and up to 100,000

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BC Health Minister Terry Lake (right) and Don Lindsay, CEO Teck Resources Limited, celebrate the beginning of construction of the Teck Acute Care at the BC Children’s Hospital campus in Vancouver. Photo: CNW Group/BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Balfour, Ledcor to build medical centre VANCOUVER – Balfour Beatty Investments and Ledcor Developments, as Affinity Partnerships, have won the bid to build and manage the new Teck Acute Care Centre in Vancouver, a fixed-price contract worth a reported $679 million.

The BC government project will go up on the campus of the BC Children’s Hospital. Partial funding came from Teck Resources.

“The new Teck Acute Care Centre is one of the largest health care capital investments in British Columbia,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

The signing of the contract signals the finalization of a fixed-price, performance-based partnership agreement with Affinity Partnerships to design, build, finance and maintain the Teck Acute Care Centre. The Centre will be eight storeys and about 640,000 square feet.

The facility will be designed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standard and include extensive use of wood, consistent with the Province of BC’s Wood First Act. Demolition of two wings of an old building and construction of the new facility will start this year and completion is expected by 2017.

Phase Two of the redevelopment project will create about 2,000 direct and 1,250 indirect jobs.

Construction services will be delivered through a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Construction and Ledcor Design Build. Design is being provided in a partnership between Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects (ZGF) LLP and CEI Architecture. ■

Green roofs tougher than expected ANAHEIM, CA – Green roofs on the U.S. eastern seaboard faced a severe test in 2012 from Superstorm Sandy – and proved tougher than most roofers may have suspected, according to a report tabled at the RCI conference this spring in California.

The report presented data gathered from two green roof installations which were in the process of construction or newly constructed when Superstorm Sandy made landfall.

“When proper considerations are made during design and installation, many green roof system types can be highly durable when confronted with extreme weather,” noted Elaine Kearney, a landscape architect and Boston University professor, who co-authored the study.

One of the New Jersey roofs was at Jersey City about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the storm’s epicenter; the second was in Woodbine, about 70 km (43 miles) from the centre.

The green roof at Jersey City was a multilayer, built-up, extensive roof that had not yet received its plant material. The Woodbine green roof consisted of a post-planted, interlocking tray system. Although the installation was completed only four days prior to the storm, the fully installed green roof system performed better than the partially installed and larger system at Woodbine, the RCI conference was told. ■

Award-winner: The Residences on Seventh project in Vancouver. Photo: Colliers International

Vancouver project wins BOMA Earth Award The Residences on Seventh project in Vancouver, which had a green roof installed as a Vancouver sustainable building pilot project 11 years ago, has captured a 2014 Earth Award from the Building Owners and Managers Association of BC. The green roof is part of a storm water capture system that has decreased the amount of water leaving the site by 88 percent, compared to a conventional building of the same size. ■ 24

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Selling the business Selling your business can be a successful, organized process – or it can be stressful and out of control, with money left on the table. Compound that with the sale of land and buildings and you have even more to consider.

By Arthur Klein

Only you know when it is time to sell. But are you ready to commit to planning one to two years in advance so as to best position your business for sale?

Empowered business owners will seek the advice of a qualified business broker or adviser to define a business exit plan. In fact, business owners should not view valuations and appraisals as something to do only when they plan to sell. By investing in these exercises, businesses can assess their strengths and weaknesses and create a road map for boosting value. When done well, this plan will be dynamic should sale timing coincide with an economic downturn, health problems or some other issue.

True value Typically, the initial exercise is to normalize the financials and adjust

for discretionary and nonmarket-value rent to the operational expenses, thereby business valuation to defining the true earnings capacity normalize operating of the business. Factors such as performance. industry experience, current market The opportunity for conditions, future growth, etc., will selling the business and also be considered. In aggregate, a property together will valuation should be based on and be both a personal and justified using this process, and strategic consideration. make consideration for: The following examples • what the business earns; are presented to show • what the company owns; some considerations to • the present value of future take into account. earnings; Sell business and • the discretionary cash flow; property • ability to support the required In some cases, real level of management; estate is an intrinsic • debt service capacity of the part of enterprise business; performance and • a reasonable return on invested valuation. Certain industrial capital; and enterprises, such as roof contracting, • growth potential. may have structural, market In general, potential proximity and other buyers will want a “Business owners attributes that make the sound and accurate should not view real-property sale presentation of your valuations and strategically significant. financial picture.

These value drivers appraisals as Real estate something to do should be well identified considerations only when they in the business valuation The question of and also reflected in fair plan to sell” whether to sell business market rent and real estate at the same property appraisals. time as selling the business is also However, if the condition of the an issue. building is poor, you as a landlord Licensed business brokers or may not want to make the other accredited professionals might necessary re-investment to analyze the net operating cash-flow maximize on value. If the business of the business and apply that to a is performing well, the buyer may multiple or capitalization rate to seek to acquire both entities and determine the property value. They benefit from additional financing may also rely on comparable options.

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Retiring business owners And, of course, it is critical to apply also not want the task of managing

an investment potentially create property. a wider market for Sell the business the business. The and hold property owner can then sell the A plausible scenario building with the marketmay exist rent lease in place “The opportunity where market and the buyer does not for selling the demand for real estate have to be someone business and is booming while the who wants to run or property together own the business. As a demand for the will be both a business is weak. It is result, there is personal and possible to sell them at potentially a larger strategic different times and try group of purchasers and consideration” the building sells for a to gauge the market to get a higher selling higher price than could have been price for either entity. If you are realized if sold with the business. looking to extract cash from your While selling a business and real holdings, it is an option to sell the property is done often, it is often real estate and agree on a lease done incorrectly. Ideally, the goal is agreement with the buyer while you to sell the business before selling continue to operate in the same the real estate or, if it’s listed in premises. Your energies should then combination with the business, at be focused on enhancing the the same time. ■ business value for sale at a later date.

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Pension clarity Employees want to see as much money as possible going into the pension plan and as little money as possible being taken out

by Robert Smithson

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, purchase not surprisingly, viewed by some of DCA employees as diminishing the funds Canada Inc. available to eventually pay out in 1994. The pension benefits. pension plan In short, plan members had been in (employees) want to see as much existence since 1954 money as possible going into the and had been amended pension plan fund and as little from time to time. In 2000, the money as possible being taken out plan was amended to include a or otherwise consumed.

These issues sometimes boil over defined contribution component.

Along the way, Kerry paid to the point of litigation and that is various administration when courts get expenses out of the involved to provide pension plan funds. It guidance. also took contribution Surprisingly, some of holidays (periods these key disputes – during which over what the contributions to the employer can and plan were not made) cannot do with as a result of the pension plan funds – existence of surplus have only recently assets in the plan been resolved. fund.

In a recent Certain members decision, the Supreme Robert Smithson of the plan took Court of Canada was exception to those practices and called upon to adjudicate between commenced legal proceedings. They the competing desires of the sought orders compelling Kerry to employer and the concerns of reimburse the pension plan fund for employees. The case originated in the expenses and contribution Ontario and involved the pension holidays. Eventually, the dispute plan of Kerry (Canada) Inc. made its way up the ladder to the Contribution “holidays” Kerry took over a defined benefit Supreme Court of Canada.

The Supreme Court also ruled pension plan as part of an asset

that, if the plan is appropriately structured, the plan sponsor may rely on an asset surplus to take contribution holidays. And, the surplus assets of a defined benefit component can be used to fund a contribution holiday for both the defined benefit and defined contribution aspects.

Court ruling In a significant additional aspect of its award, the Supreme Court stated that pension litigants (such as the plan members in the Kerry case) couldn’t presume that their legal costs will be paid out of the pension plan fund. That uncertainty creates much risk for persons wishing to challenge the employer’s administration of the plan and should serve to reduce the frequency of such litigation.

It is critical to remember that the

obligations of the plan sponsor in administering the pension will always be dictated, primarily, by the text and context of the pension plan documentation. Care must be taken to ensure that guidance on disputed issues of plan administration is taken, first and foremost, from the plan itself rather than from general statements of law.

In sum, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Kerry (Canada) Inc. case brings a degree of certainty to pension administration which, of late, has been missing. Plan sponsors and employees alike should be gratified by this development. ■ Robert Smithson is a labour and employment lawyer, and operates Smithson Employment Law in Kelowna. For more information about his practice, visit http://www.smithsonlaw.ca. This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.

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