Strong Reputation.
High-Quality Work.
Great Client
Relationships.
Kodiak Drywall was started in 1984. Since then we’ve been providing high-quality wall and ceiling systems throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and the United States.
For the last 28 years, we have strived to build our reputation through performance, high-quality work, and our high standards for work ethic. This level of focus has allowed us to continuously provide professional services that have helped us maintain strong relationships with our clients.
Our work covers a wide variety of services including steel stud framing, both structural load-bearing and light-duty partitions, demountable partition systems, insulation services, gypsum board applications, suspended acoustic ceilings and specialty acoustical panels, air-barrier systems and exterior insulated finish systems, and many other wall and ceiling systems.
Why Choose Kodiak?
Commitment to Quality
On Time. Every Time
Capacity for the Biggest Projects
Financially Strong and Bondable
Experienced & Dedicated Supervisors
Complete Projects in Multiple Cities
Our Projects
The majority of projects completed by Kodiak Drywall Ltd. are commercial, institutional, educational, health facilities, and large-scale residential developments. Click the link below to review our most recent and notable projects.
VIEW OUR PAST PROJECTS
Key Personnel
Larry Fontaine
President
Larry Fontaine began working in the wall and ceilings systems industry since the young age of 15. He is the third generation in his family to take up trade tools, and he opened his first unionized contractor firm in 1978. Over the past 28 years, Larry has operated Kodiak Drywall Ltd. while also developing into a key figure known throughout the construction industry in B.C. He has served on numerous industry boards, including taking lead roles in the British Columbia Wall & Ceiling Trade Association. Today, Kodiak Drywall Ltd. operates as a successful and well-respected contractor firm. This is attributed mostly in part due to the high standards Larry insists upon himself as well as his entire staff.
Darryl Fontaine
Vice President
Darryl Fontaine began working in the wall and ceilings systems trade during secondary school. He started out as a labourer and then continued his training as an apprentice. During his school years and while working full-time on site, Darryl completed all the requirements for a 4-year apprenticeship and earned a Certificate of Qualification. In 1997, he returned to college and completed a Civil Engineering Technology program. He also received a diploma as a Graduate Civil Engineering Technologist. After achieving his accomplishments, Darryl rejoined Kodiak Drywall, and since then he has become both partner and director. He currently carries on the duties of estimating, procurement, and management.
Mel Swanson
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Upon moving to Kelowna in 1991, Mel Swanson joined Kodiak Drywall. He primarily contributes as an estimator and project manager in addition to working on site in all aspects of the trade. Before his move to Kelowna, Mel was involved with several wall and ceiling systems firms. He had also completed courses at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Mel’s professional experience is working with specialty products such as acoustic panels and specialty ceilings. In 1993, Mel acquired his Certificate of Qualification. And later in 1996, he completed a Computerized Estimating course offered by the Southern Interior Construction Association.