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December 2022 Â | Â Â Volume 85 Â | Â Issue 12
December 2022
Volume 85 Â | Â Issue 12
Features
Contractor of 2022: Alliance Partition Systems
A Washington subcontractor checks all the boxes for this year’s highest honor.
One Line, Two Construction Worlds
Curious as to the differences between drywall installation/taping in the U.S. vs. Mexico?
Concise Precision
Lasers have transformed over the years to where they are now.
Decorative and Functional Plasters
Differences between plaster types and the roles they play in the modern construction jobsite.
Rigor Is Required to Mitigate Risk as Supply and Labor Shortages Continue to Plague Construction
Having the right contract language can help avoid conflict about responsibility.
About The Cover
Alliance Partition Systems' key project staff (from L-R) Kraig Tolbert (foreman), Tim Sharp (foreman), Nicole Linscott-Kirkwood (project manager) at a recent job in Bellevue, Wash. Photos by Jon & Rach Photography.
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Curves Reflect Cycle of Life and the Importance of Gathering at the Gila River Indian Community Center
Staying connected and building community are central to the culture of the Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, Ariz. The recently built Gila River Indian Community District 3 multipurpose building gives the community an opportunity to express its values and gather in a central location.