In This Issue
August 2025 | Volume 88 | Issue 8
August 2025
Volume 88 | Issue 8
Features
Walls & Ceilings’ Top 50 Contractors
The magazine reports on its annual Top 50 Contractors list. By W&C Staff
From Framing to Fortune: How Optiline Enterprises Became a Subcontractor Force
What started as a conversation between two cousins has become one of the most inspiring growth stories in drywall subcontracting.
Custom-Made GRG Forms Cast Historic Ceiling in New Light
Ceiling design inspired by centuries-old limestone ceiling inside England’s Christ Church.
Resurfacing the Market: Interior Decorative Plaster Industry Performance in 2025
Decorative plaster finishes are rapidly gaining popularity for their aesthetic appeal, installation efficiency, and performance benefits across commercial and high-end residential projects.
Continuous Insulation With Stucco: Benefits and Challenges
While continuous insulation with stucco improves energy efficiency and durability, it adds complexity, cost, and design challenges that require careful planning and skilled installation.
Curtainwalls Define Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
A system blends aesthetics, performance, sustainability with campus and community connection.
A Cutting‑Edge Glass Rainscreen Makeover
A modern façade in the Plains showcases a modern rainscreen system.
New Product Buzz Guide
About The Cover
Optiline’s Tommy and Mick Bolduc. Photo courtesy of Optiline.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Safety Products
Influencers
This issue's authors
If Walls Could Talk
Video/Podcasts Round Up
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Advertiser Index
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This Month Online
Online Exclusives
Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Workforce Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced new guidance on work authorization verification for grant programs in an attempt to prevent immigrants without legal status from receiving federal- and state-funded benefits.
Insulation Market 2025-2032: Rapid Growth Fueled by Green Building Trends and Global Construction Boom
The global insulation market is entering a high-growth phase, driven by stringent energy efficiency regulations, sustainable construction initiatives, and surging building activity across developed and emerging economies, according to a story by Ravina Pandya of Coherent Market Insights.
MCA Releases 2025 Market Study
The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 MCA Market Study of the metal roof and wall market, the most comprehensive study of the metal construction industry to date.
Drywall Screws Market Report Overview
Global drywall screws market size was U.S. $2.58 billion in 2024 and is projected to touch $4.24 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period from 2025 To 2033.
Reflecting Innovation: Custom Metal Ceilings Define Dynamic Denver Workspace
Unique applications often require some outside-the-box thinking. That certainly was the case when the owners of a business located in a downtown Denver office wanted metal ceiling panels as a part of their unique design.
DIY vs. Professional Insulation: What Homeowners Should Know
Improving your home’s insulation isn’t just about keeping warm in the winter — it’s about optimizing energy efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing overall, year-round performance. With the right materials and installation, insulation can transform your home’s comfort and value.
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