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Alberta’s wall and ceiling industry since 1972
The Alberta Wall and Ceiling Association (AWCA) is a non-profit trade association representing the Lather Interior Systems Mechanics (ISM) scope of work.

It serves to unite contractors, manufacturers, and distributors in proactively promoting the wall and ceiling industry, and educating the public and the government about industry issues.

Our scope includes:

  • Gypsum wallboard
  • Interior plaster
  • Suspended ceilings
  • Steel framing
  • Stucco
  • EIFS
  • Acoustic treatments & panels
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50+

YEARS OF
BUILDING INDUSTRY

Governance

The AWCA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteer members from regions and sectors of the industry;
Contractors, Distributors, and Manufacturers.

Working Committees include:

  • Apprenticeship and Education (A&E)
  • Members Events
  • Members Services (includes TES)
  • Stakeholder Relations.
Mission & Vision

Mission

Committed to continuous improvement of the wall and ceiling industry.

Vision

To be recognized as a professional and skilled industry that contributes positively to the economic and social well being of Albertans.

Core Values


Collaboration

Work closely with each other and our stakeholders to positively impact the wall and ceiling industry.

Accountability

Deliver programs and services that positively impact the wall and ceiling industry with transparency, openness to our membership, and fiscal sustainability.

Integrity

Maintain achievable and consistent standards that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. We provide professional support and mentoring to members and the public. We are governed by our code of ethics, our bylaws and our policies to ensure fair practices.

Sustainability

Develop opportunities for member companies to actively engage in recruitment, training, education standards and professional development to sustain the wall and ceiling industry.

Safety

Promote a safe work environment. Promote and advocate safety education. Contribute to the design and construction of safe buildings.

Innovation

Promote and celebrate the unique and innovative projects, products and services that showcase members’ skills, talents and achievements.

2026 Board of Directors

Logan McPhail
PRESIDENT

Ceiling Centre

Steve Boser
PAST PRESIDENT / STAKEHOLDER CHAIR

Kerr Interiors

Valerie Antoniuk
DIRECTOR / MEMBER EVENTS CHAIR

Imperial Building Products

Yann Gingras
DIRECTOR / MEMBER SERVICES CHAIR

PAG Group

Daryl Armstrong

DIRECTOR

Dryco Building Supplies

Grant Smith
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY

Shawn MacDonald

DIRECTOR

Elite Drywall Systems

Stacy Dallyn
VICE PRESIDENT

Dal-Tek Interiors

Todd Leblanc
TREASURER / APPRENTICESHIP & EDUCATION CHAIR

QSI Interiors

Kevin Power
DIRECTOR

Certainteed Canada

Paul Driscoll
DIRECTOR

Foundation Building Materials

Brad Rogers

DIRECTOR

Panorama Building Systems

Christian den Otter
DIRECTOR

OCC Solutions

Apprenticeship & Education Committee

Todd Leblanc

QSI Interiors

Michael Bailer

IDEAL Contract Services Ltd.

Morgan Smith

Haydyn

Yann Gingras

PAG Group

Brad Galbraith

Ceiling Centre Corporation

Tyler MacRae

Kerr Interiors

Members Events Committee

Val Antoniuk

Imperial Building Products

Chris Leahey

Federated Insurance

Curtis Duke

PacWest Systems Supply

Kevin Power

Certainteed Canada

Members Services Committee

Yann Gingras

PAG Group

Daryl Armstrong

DRYCO Building Supplies

Greg Gillard

Bailey Metal Products

Stakeholder Relations Committee

Steve Boser

Kerr Interiors

Arlene Lauer-Krueger

Careers; the Next Generation

Shawn MacDonald

Elite Drywall Systems

Affiliates

AWCA works collaboratively with other organizations to mutually pursue or advocate a specific issue to develop mutually beneficial programs and service. Some of our partner organizations are:
CAREERS: The Next Generation
BC Wall & Ceiling Association
Manitoba Wall & Ceiling Association
Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau
Construction Specifications Canada