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What's New

The BMCC website is now up and running, visit: www.bmcc-ccmc.ca for news and information from a national perspective. 

The BMCC established the website as a shared platform to present the strong and unified voice of the LBM Industry.  

 
WRLA NexGEN has been working closely with Mount Royal University in creating a formal Certification Program for the LBM industry – the first of its kind!  The initial phase of the curriculum is to provide general industry literacy to attract new hires and facilitate those considering a career transition.  Want to learn more on how you can contribute?  Contact Wynne Au, Member Services Manager at WynneA@wrla.org 
 

Calling all WRLA Members who want to share the risks and rewards they’ve experienced when it comes to marketing/merchandising their products. Tell us about your best ideas and biggest mistakes (and how you’ve learned from them). The names of all interested WRLA Members will be provided to the writer of the HHIQ magazine article for further discussion.

Contact Wynne Au wynnea@wrla.org with your details.           

 
 
   
The WRLA will be sending all members a link to the 2018 Wage, Salary, and Business Conditions Survey. We ask that all our members please take the time and complete the survey. The results help all members understand the business conditions in the LBM industry, as well as provide benchmark data to all our members.

Results will be compiled into a report and shared with current (i.e. valid) members of the WRLA. Ensure you are on the mailing list by renewing your membership.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=496999&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
It's membership renewal month! Keep an eye on your inboxes for an email from the WRLA about your membership renewal.
 
To continue enjoying all of the benefits of WRLA membership, including access to the latest industry news, networking, special events, the Yardstick, the Toolbox, and the Buying Show, renew your membership. 
 
As WRLA members you receive many exclusive deals along with cost-savings on events, products, and services. Stay connected with your industry and continue to build your business relationships by renewing your membership.
 
 
If you have a suggestion for a product or service to add to our Member Benefits Program or have any questions pertaining to membership, please contact Wynne Au at WynneA@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
 
 
   
WRLA Education Courses are filling up - don't miss out!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=495994&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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100 Youville St, Winnipeg

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=495996&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
Read the latest issue of the Yardstick for your connection to industry news.
 
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Calendar of Events
April Membership renewals all month
April 23 & 24: Winnipeg, Manual Estimating Level 1 Decks and Garages
April 25 & 26 Winnipeg, Manual Estimating Level 2 Residential Construction
April 27: Winnipeg, Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations  
April 30 & May 1: Red Deer, Manual Estimating Level 1 Decks and Garages
May 2 & 3: Red Deer, Manual Estimating Level 2 Residential Construction
May 4: Red Deer, Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations 
May 31: Deadline for membership payments to be included in the 2018/2019 Member Directory
May 31: Deadline to complete the 2018 Wage, Salary, and Business Conditions Survey 
August 22, 2018 - WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament, Winnipeg
September 6, 2018 - Calgary Classic Golf Tournament 
September 12, 2018 - WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament 
January 16, 17, and 18, 2019 - WRLA Buying Show
January 17, 2019 - Annual General Meeting

Contact Wynne Au to renew your membership or to register for classes at WynneA@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
 
Member Benefits
What is BeingWell? It is an online health and wellness portal offered by HUB International STRATA Benefits Consulting. It is a useful tool to help people to be proactive about their own health and total well-being.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=496065&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Spring is around the corner and many of our members will be looking for candidates to fill various positions within their organizations. The WRLA is pleased to offer our members free online career postings. This service is free to members but the ads can be viewed by anyone who visits the WRLA Careers page - from students to industry experts.
 
To place a career ad, please send a PDF of your ad and logo to Iris Chrol at irisc@wrla.org.
 
Visit the WRLA careers page to see all the current listings.
 
Industry News
 
   
Ply Gem announced the addition of two new colours – Indigo and Nickel – to its industry-best Mitten vinyl siding colour palette. As an exterior building product colour leader in Canada, the new hues add distinctive, on-trend gray and blue-gray selections to Mitten’s already extensive lineup of more than 35 classic, natural and bold selections.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=496086&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
RONA’s Vernon store, located at 2201, 58th Avenue, is the first in British Columbia to undergo a major transformation, thanks to an investment of more than $2.5 million. By the end of 2018, over 10 stores will have made the leap to the new RONA building centre store model.

From left to right: Dale Girard, Regional operations manager, RONA, Patrick Lapointe Vice President, Operations, RONA, Clint Dickinson, General Manager, RONA Vernon, Ian Foltinek, Market Director, RONA.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=496832&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Tarpin Lumber and Truss, one of Ontario’s largest family-owned Building Supply companies recently joined Sexton Group. Owned and operated by Dave Pratt and the Pratt family since 1986, Tarpin Lumber and Truss is located in Innisfil, Ontario.

Tampa Hall Ltd, a large supplier to home builders, recently joined Sexton Group. Tampa Hall has been a leader in the development of framing construction technology since the company’s inception in 1960. The company holds patents for wall assemblies and is proud of its History of leading progressive developments in wall framing and roof truss technology.

Effective January 29th Mike Fraser assumed the newly-created role of Commodity Wood Products Manager-Eastern Canada. In this role Mike is responsible for working with Lumber, OSB and Plywood mills to create effective purchasing programs for Sexton Members from Ontario to Newfoundland.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/index-v7.asp?aid=496837&issueID=58085 to view the full article online.

 
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