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ummer is here, time off, picnics, topdown, holidays, early Fridays etc. etc...
The BC economy is busting, and
there’s no end in-sight. The BCFCA is gaining momentum and respect, membership
is up as a result of programs our members
have asked for, and benefits that we need.
From small business, to large business, and
everything in-between. Whether you need
company insurance, or employee benefits to
computer training, from business in-sight
to specialized seminars, being a member of the BCFCA is a great place
to gain knowledge, and fraternity through our extensive educational
programs, and have fun doing it. Employee retention, and job satisfaction are important to all of us, and knowledge and understanding are
keys to achieving this.
A big welcome to our new members, and to our new members of
the BCFCA Board of Directors.
Allan Sieben brings with him a world of knowledge and experience,
along with an earned respect of his peers in this industry of ours.
Thalia Sieben represents a refreshing new viewpoint of the next generation, something we very much need to keep us on top of this everchanging world. Thank you both for your commitment.
The convention is ramping up, and gaining momentum. A great
turn out is anticipated, and inquiries are keeping Jackie and Denise
busy. Please do not hesitate to call them to reserve a booth or seminar.
The Golf Tourney was a big hit this year! Thanks to all who attended. A special thanks to our sponsors for their generosity and support.
Nominations are being accepted for the Excellence Award, to anyone who exhibits or contributes outstanding effort to make the floor
covering industry a better place. Nominate someone you know who
possess these traits, by calling or e-mailing, or dropping off your ballot to the BCFCA office to Jackie, or Denise.
Chris Bland is nearly out of the woods and behind the wheel. We
wish him a speedy recovery. We miss him, and his humble leadership.
Thank you all, and have a great summer!
Scott Cooper,
Vice President
BC Floor Covering Association Board of Directors 2016
President
Chris Bland
13056 22a Ave.
Surrey, BC V4A 8Y4
Ph: 604.881.4944
[email protected]
Scott Cooper
Vice President
Stanley-Cooper
Timber & Stone
Ph: 604.341.6532
[email protected]
Jason Davids
Exclusive Floors
5550 Panorama Dr.
Surrey, BC V3S 1B7
Ph: 604.575.9550
[email protected]
Alan Watier
Ardex Americas
14908 - 57th Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 8W3
Ph: 778.870.5101
[email protected]
Jeanette Martin
Cypress Hardwood
Flooring Ltd.
#123, 823 Henning Dr
Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3
Ph: 604.910.6922
[email protected]
Chris Maskell
MFCSI
#2 – 19299 94th Ave
Surrey, BC V4N 4E6
Ph: 604-881-4944
[email protected]
Allan Sieben
Boa-Franc – Vintage & Mirage
Ph: 604-308-1690
[email protected]
Thalia Sieben
Oakhill Distribution
Ph: 604-360-0351
[email protected]
Meliha Simms
Exclusive Floors
5550 Panorama Dr.
Surrey, BC V3S 1B7
Ph: 604.575.9550
[email protected]
Darryl Wilson
Mapei
7440 Vantage Way,
Delta, BC V4G 1H1
Ph: 604.940.0002
[email protected]
Executive Director
Thomas Foreman
BC Floor Covering Association
Unit #2, 19299 - 94th Ave,
Surrey, BC V4N 4E6
Ph: 604.881.4944
[email protected]
www.bcfca.com
Office Contacts
J ackie Trafton, Benefits & Administration Manager
Denise Rowse, Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-881-4944 | email: [email protected]
BCFCA Committee Chairs for 2016
Social Committee – Jason Davids
Marketing/PR Committee – Darryl Wilson
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BCFCA AGM 2016
2016 BCFCA Annual General Meeting was
held at the BC Farm Museum in Fort
Langley on June 8th. With 21 people in
attendance, they were able to tour the Farm
Museum and learn about the history of farms
and the equipment they have had donated.
The meeting commenced with Grace, one
of the volunteers, giving the group an
introduction on the history of the Museum.
the help of the
volunteers, we
enjoyed a beverage,
the delicious BBQ
sausage and snacks
(provided by Scott
Cooper of Stanley
Cooper T&S) and time spent with our
colleagues.
Board members in attendance were, Scott
Cooper Stanley T&S, Jason Davids, Exclusive
Floors, Jeanette Martin Cypress Hardwood
Flooring Ltd., Meliha Simms Exclusive Floors,
Darryl Wilson Mapei, Ron Teljeur, Acorn
Wood Floors and Thomas Foreman.
Ron Teljeur and Scott Rust have stepped
down from the Board this year. We thank
them for their years of service and dedication
to the industry. Thalia Seiben of Oakhill
Distribution, Allan Sieben of Boa-Franc –
Vintage & Mirage and Chris Maskell of
Master Floor Covering Standards Institute
were nominated for the Board and accepted.
Welcome Thalia, Allan and Chris!
The weather was a little damp, but with
Thank you to Adam Kwan of Shaw Sabey
and Associates and Meghan Vallis of
Morneau Shepell, our Affinity Partners, for
their sponsorship of the AGM.
Thank you to the BC Farm Museum
volunteers. They did a wonderful job of
setting up for us. If you get a chance, visit the
museum, have a tour, and learn about their
amazing history.
Thanks to all those in attendance, please
mark the 2nd week of June, 2017 on your
calendar for next years’ AGM. v
SHAW SABEY WELCOMES ADAM KWAN
We would like to take this opportunity to
introduce Adam Kwan as point of contact for
the BCFCA’s Insurance Program through Shaw
Sabey and Associates Ltd.
One of the many advantages of membership
within the BCFCA is exclusive access to
a specially tailored insurance program,
developed by Shaw Sabey, which offers
our members the most competitive rates
and coverages in the industry. Adam has
been successful in securing coverage for
our members, who have been enjoying the
collaborative effort between our two parties
to ensure for them the best protection and
premiums on the market. This program is
unique to the BCFCA and insurance quotes
under this program are contingent upon
Association membership.
2010. Beginning his career in the insurance
industry in 2007, Adam specializes in
Commercial insurance, advising business
owners on the risks present in their industry
and the coverages available to protect against
them. Adam has a keen interest in the floor
covering industry and is dedicated to providing
superior customer service while delivering our
members the most expansive coverages and
competitive premiums.
Born and raised in the Lower Mainland,
Adam graduated from the University of
British Columbia with a degree in Political
Science in 2009 and completed his Canadian
Accredited Insurance Broker Designation in
Adam is available to meet in person, via
phone, or through email; please feel free to
contact him directly to discuss your insurance
needs and obtain a comparative coverage
analysis and quotation. v
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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The most competitive rates on Property and Liability coverage (sales and installation) Subcontractor coverage for installers performing work on your behalf
Product Recall Coverage
Rip and Tear Extension
Increased Coverage for Installation Floaters, Crime, and Transit coverage
Services of a dedicated Account Executive with experience in the industry
Immediate Claims response
www.bcfca.com
2016 CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
AUG 12-13 – SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT
Softball City, South Surrey
OCTOBER 18 – FLOORING EXPO &
INSTALLERS CONVENTION
Langley, Coast Hotel
OCTOBER 20 – PUMPKIN PATCH
Port Kells Nursery
OCTOBER 21 – NIGHT @ THE RACES
Elements Casino, Cloverdale
IN-SITU PROBE TEST - “THE NEW GLOBAL
STANDARD”
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by: Chris Maskell, MFCSI
DECEMBER 8 – CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Sandman Signature Hotel, Langley
DECEMBER 17 – SKATE WITH SANTA
(DATE CHANGE) Langley Events Centre
hen it comes to moisture testing concrete and moisture related flooring problems, there has been
a lot of talk about the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test (ASTM F-1869) actually being part of the
problem. It's been called 'old technology', 'just a surface test' and 'misleading' by many. But who
really knows?
In most cases, we wait for manufacturers to lead the way after they do their own product research
and development. And while many of us think we may know the answer to the question, "which test is
better - In Situ Probe Test or Calcium Chloride Test?", where do you go for confirmation?
To help answer this question, there is some great information available at www.aiaspec.com. From
this website, you can also register for a free one-hour online course hosted by Howard Kanare, a nationally recognized expert specializing in the interaction between concrete and floor covering systems.
2016 EDUCATION
CALENDAR
IF YOU TAKE THE COURSE YOU WILL:
SEPTEMBER 14 – WORD
• Discover why the ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride test lacks scientific proof for
measuring the long-term moisture condition of the concrete slab.
SEPT. 14 – MOISTURE TESTING FLOOR
FLATNESS & NFCA STANDARD SEMINAR
• See how ASTM F2170 relative humidity (RH) testing works.
• Learn why RH is the most accurate test to measure moisture in concrete floor slabs.
SEPTEMBER 7 – POWERPOINT
459 Banks Rd., Kelowna
• Find out why RH testing is the only method that indicates moisture that will
actually come in contact with the flooring after it is installed.
SEPT. 19 - MOISTURE TESTING, FLOOR
FLATNESS & NFCA STANDARD SEMINAR
Also, among other things, you will find a link to a long list of major flooring manufacturers and their
specs regarding RH thresholds, all on one page. Very useful information to help address the number one
problem we face in the floor covering industry, sub-floor moisture. v
BCFCA Office
ATTENTION INSTALLERS!
Start your career in flooring the right way!
Floor Layer training and certification in Resilient, Carpet and
Hardwood for installers is available on Annacis Island at the
Floorlayers Training Centre.
Contact Mark Bevacqua at 604 524 6900 for more information.
www.bcfca.com
SEPTEMBER 21 – HARDWOOD SEMINAR
BCFCA Office
SEPTEMBER 28 – EXCEL LEVEL I
OCTOBER 12 – EXCEL LEVEL 2
OCTOBER 19 – EXCEL LEVEL 3
For more information or registration
forms please visit www.bcfca.com
or call the office at 604-881-4944.
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he BCFCA Annual Golf Tournament
was held at the Surrey Golf Course on
June 2nd. The weather was debatable
and as the day got closer we were
watching the weather hourly to see if
we would have that sunshine. What a
beautiful day it turned out to be, a little windy
but, no rain. This year we had 92 golfers, with
an additional 4 attendees for the wonderful
buffet that followed the tournament.
We made a number of changes based on the
feedback from our golfers and members. If you
were lucky enough to be able to attend you
would have seen all the changes. Each golfer
received a gift bag in a reusable backpack
upon registration filled with many great items,
such as a portable charger, water & snacks,
Tim Horton’s gift card, golf balls and other
great things donated by our sponsors.
Along the course there were two
holes that had treats for our
golfers, which they enjoyed
very much!
A very special thanks to Jason Davids of
Exclusive Floors, for volunteering to emcee
and working very hard to help organize and
implement the changes.
In the past, the BCFCA has had a prize table
and each golfer selected a prize. This year
each golfer received a gift bag at registration,
and were also entered into a draw for some
really great prizes. Our big prizes included, a
$200 prepaid MasterCard (Donated by The
Rosedale Group), an iPad Air and a 55” big
screen smart TV.
The winner of the 50/50 went home with $275
with the other half to go to a very worthy
cause, the BCFCA Education Fund.
Thanks to all who sponsored and participated.
We appreciate your support and look forward
to more great prizes and giveaways next year!
Mark June 1st on your calendar for next year's
tournament. v
WINNING TEAM – SCORE OF 65
Gavin Beck – Torlys
Ed Baker – EJ Baker Construction
Ray Johnstone – Concept One Floors
Rob Currie – Basement Systems
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Thank you to Metropolitan Hardwood
Floors for contributing a $100 gift card
for each of our winners.
www.bcfca.com
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT A GREAT SUCCESS!
Ardex
Beaulieu Canada
Buckwold Western
Exclusive Floors
Goodfellow
www.bcfca.com
Green Shield Canada
Investors Group
MAPEI
Metropolitan Hardwood Floors
Pacific Rim Flooring Supplies
PurParket/Loba Wakol
The Rosedale Group
Shaw Sabey & Associates
Shnier
St. John Ambulance
Torlys
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Get it in
writing
by: Chris Maskell, MFCSI
T
he need to plan ahead in construction is
obvious, and yet flooring contractors run
into the same problems over and over
again suggesting little to no planning was
done to ensure flat, dry concrete is available
day one of the installation. Missed deadlines cost construction parties thousands of
dollars a day, and yet the issue of concrete
readiness continues.
One such example took place early last
year on a project which had the NFCA
(National Floor Covering Association) floor
inspection service specified. The project was
a new commercial build in the interior of BC.
As per NFCA spec., a pre-installation site
meeting was held to review a list of NFCA
requirements including among other things,
floor flatness, and moisture testing.
As usual, moisture testing requirements
were an issue because the GC had not expected to have to provide and pay for third party
testing as per NFCA spec. Nor did he think
he would be facing a moisture issue, seeing as
he’d poured the slab seven months before the
flooring was scheduled to be installed.
During the meeting, the floor inspector
mentioned that the 8” thick concrete subfloor would most likely not be dry enough for
the planned installation date. The GC dismissed this.
Three weeks before the installation start
date, the moisture tests were done (ASTM
F-2170 RH In-Situ Probe) and results provided. All tests had failed with an average 94%
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Relative Humidity instead of the maximum
allowed 85%. With these high readings, neither
the adhesive manufacturer or the floor covering manufacturer would warranty the product.
The project quickly ground to a halt because
the flooring contractor, quite rightly, refused
to install over the wet concrete. With the
completion date looming, the building owner
had to make a decision – either wait for the
concrete to dry, buy a moisture barrier or sign
a release. After a lot of back and forth the decision was made to sign a release. All parties
drew up legal letters agreeing that the building owner was choosing not to buy a moisture
barrier and was waiving the warranty.
The floor installation went ahead over wet
concrete and was finished on time.
As a sub-trade, saying ‘no’ to your customer is not easy, however if you do find yourself
installing against your better judgement and
manufacturers installation guidelines, make
sure you ‘GET IT IN WRITING’ from the
building owner and or General Contractor. It
won’t guarantee you protection in court but it
will help you defend your position. v
C A N A D A
www.bcfca.com
2016
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BCFCA 2016 FLOORING EXPO
OVER 50% OF BOOTH SPACE SOLD
20 Booths exhibiting products and services for the flooring industry.
Launch of the BCFCA "Path to Excellence" awards program.
A full day of 8 seminars with access to the best technical
representatives in the business.
ONLY $40! + GST.
Attend 4 or more seminars and receive a full refund!
Breaks and buffet lunch included.
• Everyone Welcome
• Inside/Outside Sales, Installers,
Warehouse staff etc.
• Great Social Networking
• Full Day of Seminars
• Social to follow (no host bar)
We’ve got you covered.
The Coast Hotel & Convention Centre
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
For more information about exhibitor booths or attendee registration,
contact the BCFCA Office 604-881-4944 or [email protected]
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