NWCB’s Executive Director Looks Forward to the Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show
In a special episode of If Walls Could Talk, broadcasted live from BUILD24, W&C Associate Editor Michael Levitt interviews Gabriel Quintana, the new executive director of the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, discussing the upcoming Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show. Quintana, enthusiastic about his recent appointment, emphasizes the importance of community engagement and soliciting member feedback to drive the association forward, as NWCB collaborates with other industry organizations to expand the conference’s reach and enhance its educational offerings.

W&C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.
Education and Understanding in the Trade Show Season
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Tom Harris, owner of Tom Harris PUR Consulting, discusses the exciting program schedule for this year’s Spray Foam Convention & Expo.

Trump’s Executive Orders Discussed
Trent Cotney breaks down what subcontractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on trades.

CISCA Names Jim Moody as Executive Director
Jim Moody takes on the role as executive director for the industry’s largest ceilings-focused trade association, contractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on the trades.

G&G Insulation—Idaho’s Premier Subcontractor
G&G Insulation of Idaho has been, for all intents and purposes, installing insulation since the 1950s.

Walls & Ceilings’ Contractor of 2024 – Curtis Partition
Walls & Ceilings has named Curtis Partition as its Contractor of 2024, recognizing the New York-based company for its exceptional industry practices, quality craftsmanship and employee-focused approach.

Crisis Management: What You Need to Do Today
W&C Group Publisher Jill Bloom interviews Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, about best practices for contractors to prepare for major storms. Slepcevic emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place for individuals, families and businesses, as well as maintaining proper communication tools, like satellite phones. He also discusses the impact of weather phenomena, like “bomb cyclones” on the West Coast and the need for proactive measures to manage water flow and prevent flooding.
