"If you break 100, watch your golf. If you break 80, watch your business."
- Joey Adams
August 23
The Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
At The Links at Quarry Oaks, Steinbach, MB.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
September 1
The WRLA Calgary Classic
the Sundre Golf Course
Single golf tournament spots still available
Visit the WRLA website for details
September 8
The WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Golf Club, Moose Mountain, SK.
It’s worth the trip
Visit the WRLA Website for details & registration and sponsorship forms
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Seven $1,500 bursaries and seven $3,000 scholarships per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who have been accepted as of September 2011 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program.
• Full and part-time employees, owners and their dependents, of WRLA retail, affiliate and associate member companies are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be under 25 years of age at the time of application and entering their first or second year post secondary education on a full time basis. Full time student is defined as a minimum 60% of a full course load.
• All employees must have been employed with the member firm for at least one year at the time of application and each member company must be a member of the WRLA for a minimum of twelve months prior to submission deadline.
August 12, 2011 - Bursary submission deadline.
October 1, 2011 - Scholarship submission deadline
Applications available at www.wrla.org
http://www.wrla.org/education_scholarships.html
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WRLA Industry Achievement Award Nominations are being accepted until September 9th!
"This Is Our Association’s Greatest Honor"
The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 39th Anniversary this year. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live.
The WRLA wants to recognize the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to share best practices with the association. This individual has received the respect of fellow members of the association through contributions to the industry, the community, and the WRLA.
We invite you to honor your mentor, colleague, vendor, competitor, or a friend. Nominations are now being accepted - Deadline is September 9, 2011
Click here to download the 2011 Industry Achievement Nomination Form
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Plan ahead and sign your people up to be trained by two of the best instructors in the field.
Estimating Fundamentals - OCTOBER 3 & 4 Leduc, Alberta
Estimating for Residential Construction - OCTOBER 5 & 6 Leduc, Alberta
Advance Estimating Forum - OCTOBER 7 Leduc, Alberta
Estimating Fundamentals - OCTOBER 17 & 18 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Estimating for Residential Construction - OCTOBER 19 & 20 Winnipeg, Manitoba
"My expectations have been satisfied! I fully expect if I follow this course layout to be able to tighten the quality of my estimates and do so in less time." -Former Student
To register online CLICK HERE
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Please make the following corrections to your 2011/2012 WRLA Directory & Product Source Guide.
Also, you may cross-reference contact information using our online directory
http://www.wrla.org/membership_directory.html
Page 114
GENTEK Building Products
Correct Address:
4301 Boban Drive
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5P8
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Owens Corning receives two spots on the annual 101 Best New Products list identifying the residential construction industry's most innovative new products
Recognizing the latest breakthrough products in the residential construction industry, Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines have named Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) EcoTouch™ insulation and Deck Defense® roofing underlayment to its prestigious 101 Best New Products list. The annual ranking was announced on Friday, July 22 and will also be included in upcoming issues of both publications.
Formally introduced at the International Builders' Show earlier this year, EcoTouch insulation was ranked by editors among the top five best new products in the industry. EcoTouch fuses the industry-leading thermal and acoustical performance characteristics of Owens Corning PINK® FIBERGLAS™ insulation with the innovative, new PureFiber® Technology. The result is a new class of high-performance residential and commercial insulation made with natural(1) materials and a minimum of 50 percent total recycled content – the highest certified percentage in the fiberglass insulation industry(2). EcoTouch insulation also has achieved GREENGUARD Children & Schools(SM) Certification and is verified to be formaldehyde free, meeting stringent certification standards for indoor air quality.
The durable synthetic construction of Owens Corning Deck Defense® underlayment provides an immediate line of protection, shielding the home from interior damage during roof installation. Designed to perform under extreme weather, it protects the roof deck for up to six months* of UV exposure and comes with a 30-Year Limited Warranty**. It is an alternative to the standard black organic underlayment, with a light gray color, which reduces the temperature of the roof when exposed. "Owens Corning is committed to bringing builders and homeowners innovative building and remodeling solutions, and we couldn't be more pleased to have two of our newest products recognized among the 101 Best New Products," said Chuck Dana, group president of building materials for Owens Corning. "Since Owens Corning was founded in 1938, we've continued to grow as a market-leading innovator. Being acknowledged by Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler as an industry leader only reinforces our work in redefining the possibilities in delivering high-quality products and services to customers around the world."
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Qualified Remodeler, an industry leading publication for the professional remodeling and renovation market has announced this year's Remodeler's Choice Top 100 Products. reFIT by ARXX was a top 5 pick and was awarded a gold ribbon for receiving the most reader inquiries from the May issue of Qualified remodeler, making it the Remodelers' Choice.
"We designed reFIT using the technology of our Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) products to provide an easy-to-install, energy-efficient and cost-effective way to finish basements and interior spaces," said Gael Mourant, President & CEO of ARXX. "At ARXX, we're dedicated to providing energy-efficient building materials that advance building science. reFIT is a perfect example of our innovation and commitment to offering customers practical products that are affordable and provide added value to both the homeowner through energy savings and the contractor through reduced labor and materials. We're really excited that reFIT has been so well received," she added.
The reFIT system is made from interlocking expanded polystyrene (EPS) panels, the same water resistant material as ICFs, providing a defense against mold, mildew and rot and eliminating the need for an additional vapor barrier. It's flexible and adaptable for use with all common types of foundation walls and has a patented shim system that ensures a plumb finished wall. A reFIT wall provides a continuous R-value of 13.9, eliminates thermal bridging and helps to seal foundation walls from unwanted air infiltration, helping to control temperature variations and reducing monthly heating and cooling costs. The reFIT panel has embedded fastening strips to attach gypsum board directly to the panel without additional framing or furring strips. Visit www.refiticf.com or call 800.293.3210 for more information.
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August 12, 2011
WRLA Bursary Application deadline
www.wrla.org
August 18 - 20, 2011
The Orgill 2011 Fall Dealer Market
Boston, MA
www.orgill.com
August 23, 2011
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB
www.wrla.org
September 1, 2011
Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB
Mikejr@thehomeimprovementwarehouse.com
September 8, 2011
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
ddlumber@sasktel.net
September 18-20, 2011
Home Hardware Fall Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
tammie.piel@homehardare.ca
October 1, 2011
WRLA Scholarship Application deadline
www.wrla.org
October 1 - 3, 2011
TruServ Canada Fall Market
Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
www.truserv.com
To view the full WRLA Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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