Membership

The membership of the NWCB consists of subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, labor organizations and other professionals in the wall and ceiling industry in the Northwestern United States and Western Canada. The NWCB provides its members a wide array of services to help them run their businesses more effectively and to keep abreast of the developments that will affect them.

Membership Benefits:

NWCB members can take advantage of a wide range of services that help them run their businesses more effectively and profitably, including...

  • Informative publications, including the quarterly NWCB newsletter Change Order, and the Walls and Ceilings Magazine.
  • Technical documents-standards for the industry, plus accepted field practices.
  • Continuing education through seminars and workshops.
  • Exchange of ideas and experiences with other members.
  • Standards for all scopes of the wall and ceiling industry.
  • Immediate technical information and advice.
  • Management - related information-sample subcontracts and other useful documents.
  • Problem solving-help with construction documents, submittals and field job problems.
  • Safety Manual - help with implementing a safety program.
  • Video library - Members can check out tapes to learn about a variety of topics, including product application, safety and management.
  • Visibility - All members are listed in the NWCB membership directory and get a free one-page listing in the on-line directory, plus a link to the company's web site.
  • Promotion and marketing - NWCB helps its members market their products and services to the construction community.

The NWCB maintains a trained technical staff available to assist with construction projects, including pre-job meetings, review of details and specs, and job inspections. Most of these consulting services are complimentary to members.

Membership Application:

U.S. companies hold a membership directly with the NWCB. The dues are $380 per year. To join, fill out a membership application (download) and enclose a check for the dues and send to the NWCB headquarters at 1032-A NE, 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98115.

Membership Application: Download it here

Canadian companies belong to the NWCB through their regional associations.