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combined with extensive sound and fire Please join us in welcoming Malcolm, will not only serve as an effective place
testing, provides confidence to specifiers Mark and Derick to their new positions; and to post jobs but will also make the
and builders. in wishing Ken well as he moves on to his hiring process easier with tools like the
This new certification program will next adventure. Applicant Tracking System.
elevate the expectations and quality
The strategic partnership features three
standards from all manufacturers. All CSSBI the building material council of levels of involvement: Emerging, Legacy and
members are required to produce code Founding partners. Investments range from
compliant product and be certified by July canada will tackle industry needs $5,000-$25,000 depending on business size
2018. Customer satisfaction and quality is on national level and territory.
Bailey’s top priority. Each of the regional associations on
council has invested in the partnership as
Corporate Changes at Bailey Metal founding partners. And so far, the response
Products Ltd from the industry has been extremely
It is with truly mixed emotions that positive. Jeld-Wen, Home Hardware Stores
Bailey Metal Products Ltd would like to Ltd and Castle Building Centres Ltd have
announce that Kenneth Meinert, our also jumped on board as founding investors,
bringing the overall investment pool to
Executive Vice President is retiring effective $175,000. The ultimate goal is $300,000.
March 31st, 2018. Ken is well known in The Building Material Council of Canada “It’s important to emphasize that the
the industry having served at USG/CGC (BMCC) has developed a strategic partners who come on board aren’t only
companies for 20 years including time as partnership to address industry needs and investing in the future of the industry but
CEO of the Canadian Gypsum Company. challenges head on. also, in turn, in the future of their company.
In 2000, Ken pursued entrepreneurial and The partnership will consist of The two go hand-in-hand,” said Denis
community service work, immersing himself buying groups and key suppliers whose Melanson, chair of the BMCC. “When the
deeply for 10 years in unprecedented work investments will further initiatives aimed to industry grows and succeeds, so do its
and accomplishments. move the industry forward. BMCC identified members. We’re thrilled with the positive
Ken brought all that experience to four key initiatives at their national meeting response we’ve received from the industry
partners we’ve met with so far and we’re
in June 2017. The initiatives all aim to
Bailey and has played an important role as create awareness, gain national traction and looking forward to sharing our vision with
a member of the Executive Management address recruitment and retention needs: more. It’s an exciting time for the building
team since 2010. Under his leadership, • BMCC has partnered with an Ottawa- materials industry!”
our business has continued to grow and based government relations firm enabling The council, representing over 2,400
his legacy will be the lasting impact he has the industry to lobby government and members, brings together the Atlantic
had on his peers and the strategic path advocate on issues with a national, united Building Supply Dealers Association
he has set us on. While we are sorry to see voice. (ABSDA), the Lumber and Building
Ken leave, we appreciate his passion for his • BMCC is currently in the process of Materials Association of Ontario (LBMAO),
philanthropic pursuits and his family life. We developing a national career website. the Western Retail Lumber Association
wish him the very best in his retirement. The site will highlight career paths and (WRLA), and the Building Supply Industry
opportunities as well as feature other
Association of British Columbia (BSIA).
With this change, we are also excited to industry information. The BMCC, formerly the CRBSC, was
announce the appointments of Malcolm • A social media campaign will focus on formed in the spring of 2016 when the
Nobbs to Vice President of Strategic generating industry awareness and regional organizations identified the need
Development, Mark Griffioen to Vice highlighting career opportunities. to unite as a structured entity to better
President of Operations and Derick Vinthers Its goal will be to recruit and respond to the changes in its stakeholder
to Vice President of Sales. These three will generate awareness among younger needs, specifically at the national level.
join our Executive Team and they represent demographics. For more information: David W. Campbell,
a very bright future for our business; and our • A free national job board/platform President, LBMAO: dwcampbell@lbmao.
continued commitment to be the very best featuring HR recruitment tools will be on.ca, Ph.: (905) 625-1084
steel framing supplier in the industry. integrated into the career site. This

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS IKO Industries Ltd ..........................11 Orgill, Inc. .......................................... 4
JELD-WEN Inc. .................................. 9 Programmed Insurance Brokers ......12
ACCEO Solutions .............................13 Kohltech Windows & Sellick Equipment ...............................17
Atlas Polar Company Ltd .................. 7 Entrance Systems ...........................15 Taiga Building Products Ltd ................
Canada Legal Referral.....................14 Nicholson and Cates ............................ .................................inside front cover
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd ....... ................................. inside back cover TIMBER MART GROUP ...................... 3
...............................outside back cover Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. .12

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