RWC Systems Awarded Indigenous Education Centre Project at Thompson Rivers University

Scope includes steel studs, drywall, insulation, and specialty acoustic finishes

Executive Summary

RWC Systems has been awarded the interiors scope for Thompson Rivers University’s Indigenous Education Centre (TRU IEC).
The scope includes steel studs, drywall, insulation, acoustic ceiling tiles, wood slat ceilings, and decorative acoustic wall and ceiling panels.
The project will be managed by PCL as general contractor, with construction beginning February 27, 2026.

RWC Systems has secured the interiors scope for the new Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. The three-storey, 17,300 ft² building will provide dedicated spaces for Indigenous education, including classrooms, faculty offices, Elder gathering areas, and a large community space featuring decorative acoustical ceilings.

RWC’s work will include:

Steel stud framing — 43,000 linear feet of studs and tracks
Drywall and sheathing — 42,000 ft² of gypsum wallboard and exterior sheathing
Insulation — 21,000 ft² of thermal and acoustic insulation
Ceilings and finishes — 5,400 ft² of acoustic ceiling tiles, 1,700 ft² of decorative acoustical ceiling panels, 1,500 ft² of decorative acoustical wall panels, and 1,100 ft² of wood slat ceilings

The project, designed with cultural input and architectural detailing to honor Secwépemc traditions, emphasizes high-quality interior finishes that will enhance both the visual and acoustic performance of the space.

Construction will be led by PCL as general contractor, with work scheduled to start on February 27, 2026.

This award builds on RWC Systems’ growing portfolio of institutional and education projects across British Columbia, including: