Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals working together to create opportunity and future possibilities for the Construction Industry to ensure maximum use of local businesses and individuals on construction projects in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.
New SCIP Member Directory
We are pleased to announce that we've launched our new online directory.
Members can contact info@scip.bc.ca to receive a new username and password. Once you've logged in, you'll be able to update your company information on our website.
Click here to download the print directory:
2012 SCIP Print Directory [PDF]
SCIP 9 Hole 11th Annual "FUN" Golf Event
Sponsored by:
Salmon Arm Window & Door; Browne Johnson Land Surveyors; Lakeside Insurance; Trademark Plumbing; Emco Limited; Andrew Sheret Limited; Home Building Centre; Central Hardware Ltd.; The Geothermal Guys
Date: Friday June 15, 2012
Registration: 3:15pm
Time: Shotgun Start at “PRECISELY” 4:00pm
Steak or Chicken Barbeque after golf (please specify steak or chicken).
Location: Club Shuswap Golf & RV – 5751 Trans Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm
Who: SCIP Members and Guests Male and Female
(First time golfers are encouraged to participate in the fun)
Format: 4 Person Texas Scramble
Cost: $50.00/person – dinner only $25.00 includes HST
9 Holes of Golf & Hole Activities, Dinner, Prizes, & Loads of Fun.
Sign up: Mixed Teams or Partners by Request
Deadline: JUNE 8, 2012
NOTE: ONLY PRE-PAID ENTRIES WILL BE CONFIRMED
POWER CARTS ARE LIMITED SO MUST BE RESERVED AND PRE-PAID
TO CLUB SHUSWAP 250-832-7345
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCIP OFFICE WITH YOUR PRIZE DONATIONS
Any Questions Please Contact: Donna at SCIP 250-832-8050 email: info@scip.bc.ca
PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL
On Monday, April 4, 2011 SCIP made a presentation to City Council on the Single Family Land Supply Outlook. A committee consisting of a group from the local development community completed the report in October of 2010 to share their knowledge and express their opinions before the new Official Community Plan was finalized by the City. The full report is available below.
Single Family Land Supply Outlook [PDF]
Residential Land Inventory Map [PDF]
Member profile:
For a $50.00 annual fee SCIP members can profile their company on the SCIP home page. Information is available by contacting the SCIP office.
Who is SCIP
The Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals is a not-for-profit membership driven association that represents construction-related businesses of the Shuswap. We currently have approximately 250 member businesses that we represent across the Shuswap. We publish a construction directory each year marketing our members services, products and businesses. We produce approximately 2,200 directories each year and these directories are distributed across the Shuswap and abroad for potential customers to use.
About the Society
Human Resources Manual and Operations Manual
- Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
- Society Bylaws
- Volunteer Board of Directors
Tim Dunne - President
Omega Engineering Salmon Arm LLP
Joe Johnson - Vice President
Browne Johnson Land Surveyors
Brad Handel – Past President
Techlectric Construction Company Ltd.
Ev Turner - Past President
Turner Plumbing
David Danforth - Secretary/Treasurer
Central Hardware Ltd.
Greg Griffin- Director
Persona Landscaping Ltd.
Cindy Howes - Director
Howes Designs&Drafting Services
Kim Kinnee - Director
Trademark Plumbing Ltd.
Ross McDiarmid- Director
Ian McDiarmid Construction
Brian Navakowski- Director
Andrew Sheret Limited
Ron Pederson- Director
Pederson Drafting & Design Ltd.
Donna Smith- SCIP Coordinator
Member Benefits
We offer our members many benefits including: access to the plan room, weekly newsletter update, access to a labour pool, reasonable benefit packages, networking opportunities, opportunities to promote their business as well as access to many resources and tools that may benefit a business that wants to grow and prosper.
- Recognized Professional Organization
- Labour Pool Service
- Group Benefit Package
- Convenient Plan Room
- Weekly Building Permit Reports
- Website & Online Marketing for Your Business
- Directory & Bulletin Advertising Opportunities
- Strong Voice on Local&Regional Issues
- Related Information Seminars
- Networking with Peers
- Fuel Discount Program
- Fun Events
Membership Qualifications
In order to be a SCIP member a business needs to qualify. Any local construction industry business whereby a good percentage of their revenue or income is generated by construction is eligible. Businesses must be in the defined ‘local’ area of the Shuswap and have a local address and phone number. Retail businesses must have a retail presence in the Shuswap and service providers must have a physical presence in the Shuswap.
Geographic Area
The SCIP organization represents businesses residing in the Shuswap area. The Shuswap area includes Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Enderby, Chase, Sorrento, Falkland and the North Shore (Celista, Anglemont, Seymour Arm).
Mission
Our mission statement says it very clearly, “Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals working together to create opportunity and future possibilities for the Construction Industry to ensure maximum use of local businesses and individuals on construction projects in the Shuswap area.
Community Involvement
- Partners with Okanagan College and School District #83 for the SCIP House Project
- Provide opportunity for carpentry apprenticeship training through the Residential Construction Program
- Contribute to Scholarships
- Contribute to Employment
- Sponsored the Job Creation Project
- Provide a directory listing for qualified SCIP Companies
- Work with Salmon Arm Economic Development&Business Attraction
- Stake holders in the Feasibility Project for the Trades and Technology Centre for the Shuswap
- Contributed to the success of the Youth Skills Project
- Work closely with Municipalities on Construction related decisions
