The crew at Nicola LogWorks: from left to right - Owen Gregory, Jim Clark, Aurora the dog, Zack Sparks, Randy Gresham, John Boys, Al Cary, Jesse Bird, Jochen Wagenblast, Daryle Shackelly, Simon Brousseau.

Missing from crew photo above: Ernie Jones

Hello, my name is John Boys, and together with a crew of twelve, my wife Ingrid and the requisite log yard dogs we form Nicola LogWorks.

Like many of my colleagues, I discovered a passion for log construction while attending the Allan Mackie School of Log building.  After completing the course I was eager to learn more and became an itinerant builder, traveling from yard to yard. I became acquainted with a wide range of quality levels, and was also fortunate to learn from some of the best handcrafters in the trade.

Through these colleagues and mentors I was introduced to the International Log Builders’ Association and have continue to be an enthusiastic participant ever since, and have enjoyed being on both on the board and  a former president of the association.

Nicola LogWorks Limited was incorporated in 1993. The business has allowed me to determine the standards and quality to which we build, and it has also allowed me to experiment and "play" with ideas, techniques and building styles in ways that might  not have been possible as an employee.

Our willingness to undertake a diverse spectrum of work has allowed us develop a broad range of skills and our quality levels and passion for this craft are a reflection of the builders who work with us - some of who have been working with me since 1989.

Scribe Fit Log Work

Chinked Log Work

Post & Beam Log Work

Timber Frame Work