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SWA 2010 Events

SWA Annual Ski Day - Alpine Ski Club - Friday, February 19, 2010
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SWA Annual Golf Tournament - Caledon Woods Golf Club - Thursday, July 8, 2010

SWA Annual Fishing Derby - Port Credit Marina - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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News:

Alliance Agreement with the Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI)

The Sealant and Waterproofing Association (SWA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with the Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI).

This alliance will promote best industry practices for members working in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration industry and will strengthen the voice of SWA and SWRI through professional development to the construction industry and present a united voice on methods, techniques and products used in the industry, with the exchange of information representing an equitable partnership for both associations.

Andrew Porciello, President of the SWA and Marla Cosburn, SWA’s SWRI Liaison, along with Jed Daniel, President-Elect of the SWRI, signed the Agreement on September 10, 2009 at The School, where Jed Daniel made a presentation to members following lunch.

Photo – (left to right) – Andrew Porciello, Marla Cosburn and Jed Daniel

On Tuesday, April 10, 2007, the Sealant and Waterproofing presented a luncheon seminar at The School, on the topic of 'Surface Preparation'. Over 80 persons attended - the largest ever. The presenters were:

The presentation related to the need for and method of surface preparation in two scenarios - Sealants and Waterproofing. In each scenario, a contractor and engineer debated the merits of the specified method vs. the contractor's suggestion. For a copy of the presentation, please click below.

Mark your calendar for the next events - the SWA golf tournament on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Caledon Woods Golf Club and the SWA fishing derby on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Bluffer's Park Marina.

View/Download the Slideshow Presentation (PDF - 661KB)

standing left to right - Yvan Chiasson, Andrew Porciello, Paul Hanratty, Dan Martis
sitting left to right - Gord Crix, Frank DiGiacomi, Dan Martis

SWA/CSC Joint Dinner Meeting

The SWA held a joint dinner meeting with CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) on Tues. Sept. 12, 2006 at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. The topic was Joint Sealants - Current Standards that can be used to replace CGSB standards. 80 people attended this session.

Brian Ballantyne, President of Brian Ballantyne Specifications, acted as the moderator. The Panel of experts consisted of Paul Hanratty, Sales Manager, BASF Building Systems, Rick Morgan, Construction Area Manager, GE Advanced Materials, Silicones, Gord Crix, Senior Technical Representative, Sealant/Waterproofing Division, Tremco. The panel was joined by Errol Bull, P.E., Technical Marketing Engineer, Structural Glazing/Curtainwall GE Advanced Materials. Errol is based in Waterford, NY and sits on the ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants.

Brian offered a review of the old standards. Errol discussed ATSM testing methods. Paul, Gord and Rick reviewed a properly written specification including the ATSM standards. The panel than fielded questions from the audience. It was an extremely informative presentation and excellent exposure for the SWA.

The CPCI graciously provided the newly completed Architectural Precast Concrete Sealant and Joint Guide as a handout for the attendees.

Members of the Panel (left to right) - Rick Morgan, Paul Hanratty, Errol Bull, Brian Ballantyne, Gord Crix

SWA Members Receive Toronto Construction Association 'Best of the Best' Awards

At the recent Toronto Construction Association annual meeting held on January 25, 2005, Mr. Craig Bowie, of Bowie Contracting (1996) Ltd. and President of the Sealant and Waterproofing Association, was the recipient of TCA's 2004 Young Construction Executive Leadership Award. Craig has shown significant involvement to promote and advance the construction industry and is truly a 'rising star' - a major asset to the industry. Congratulations, Craig!

Brian Thompson, TCA 2004 Chairman of the Board, presents the award to Craig Bowie.

At the recent Toronto Construction Association annual meeting held on January 25, 2005, Bothwell-Accurate Co. Ltd. was the recipient of the 2004 Specialty Contractor Award. A specialty contractor is defined as 'a contractor whose role in the normal course of business is not as a general contractor. They are effective as leaders in the industry, promote ethical practices, promote high safety and environmental standards and have excellent working relationships. Congratulations to Ralph Jamieson and everyone at Bothwell Accurate!