BSIA of BC

Don't miss out on this festive celebration!🎄The BSIA is thrilled to invite you to our Ugly Christmas Sweater Bowling event sponsored by Crown Building Supplies on December 11 at Sandcastle Lanes! 🎳 We can't wait to see you there with your most outrageous Christmas sweater! #bsiaofbc https://lnkd.in/gtMeA3S6

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Bruce Holman. Bruce was an incredible Husband, Father, Grandfather, Co-worker and Friend to all. Bruce touched so many in our industry with his larger-than-life personality, humour and compassion. He will be missed dearly by the Castle family, and we extend our deepest condolences. To read the obituary, click https://lnkd.in/gurUtT-v

Join us for the FREE BSIA Member’s Appreciation Skate with Santa Event on Saturday, December 7 at Langley Events Centre🎄🎅🏻! And a big thank you to Northcoast Building Products Ltd. for sponsoring this event! #bsiaofbc https://lnkd.in/gW26JPDd

Congratulations to the Crown Building Supplies Team!

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Mentor Certification from BSIA of BC!

Join us for a virtual lunch and learn on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM and receive a $25 Uber Eats gift card for lunch (You must be a BSIA member)! We know that collections can be challenging and that managing receivables is often a messy task. However, there are ways to streamline your processes and get paid faster. That's why we're inviting all BSIA members, especially those in accounting and executive roles, to this essential session! Register today using the link below! #bsiaofbc

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian White as President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Hardware Stores Ltd., effective November 18, 2024.    Ian White is a career retailer with over 30 years of experience and a proven history of leading high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results. “Home Hardware is a trusted leader in the home improvement industry and has a strong history of Dealers from coast to coast maintaining deep connections to their local communities. I look forward to working alongside the Home Hardware team and our Dealers to create even greater value for our customers and position the company for the next phase of growth," said White. We look forward to the future and the positive impact that White’s appointment will bring for our Dealer network and partners.    Read the complete announcement and a message from Home's Chair of the Board: https://lnkd.in/ewWBwf8T

We are thrilled to share the amazing success of the BSIA Mentorship Pilot Wrap-Up event held last Thursday! A special thank you to Mike Sauder and Stan Gornenski, our dedicated BSIA Board Members, whose vision and leadership were instrumental in creating and guiding this impactful mentorship initiative. This pilot program brought together seasoned professionals and emerging talent, creating an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge, building connections, and supporting the next generation of leaders in the building supply industry. We are excited about the future possibilities and look forward to expanding this initiative to further empower our members. Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and supported this endeavor. Together, we are shaping the future of our industry! #bsiaofbc

Register now for the FREE BSIA Member’s Appreciation Halloween Event on Thursday, October 24 at Port Kells Nursery Pumpkin Patch! 🎃 #bsiaofbc

Thank you to all who took part in this Fall's Westcoast Tour! A bus carrying 30 BSIA member retailers and buying groups visited 10 different manufacturers and suppliers in the Lower Mainland. Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, Castle Building Centres Group Ltd., along with our breakfast tabletop sponsors: Alexandria Moulding, Fortress Building Products, and RESISTO. We would also like to thank Coast Distributors for providing the PPE. #bsiaofbc Bissett Fasteners Ltd Doman Building Materials Group Fraserview Cedar Products Ltd Goodfellow Inc. Metrie Norske Tools Ltd. Parallam (Weyerhaeuser) Taiga Building Products Tree Island Steel Vista Railing Systems Inc