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.
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Florida
Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP gives Walls & Ceilings an update on two of the more severe hurricanes that swept through the American south this fall.
Beware of Spray Foam in a Can—The Imposters
The rise in spray foam manufacturers is driving prices down, but contractors are losing margins by competing on price instead of focusing on the product’s value. Tom Harris of PUR Consulting warns that some offshore manufacturers are falsely marketing sealants as insulation without proper U.S. certification, risking the use of inferior products in the market.
Agent Wall Systems on What It Means to Be a Top 50 Contractor
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C speaks with Agent Wall Systems’ Adam Taubman. Taubman was named in this year’s Top 50 Contractors and speaks about taking over as full owner of the company.
Phampena Inc.: The Meaning of Family
In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, Walls & Ceilings associate editor Michael Levitt speaks with Phampena Inc.’s Taide Pham, Hien “H” Pham and Trinidy Pham. The company is on the cover of W&C’s September issue and has grown into an industry leader since being founded in 2010.
How to Address Fraud and Slow Money
Thea Dudley chats with Jill Bloom about payment portals, fraud targets, best practices in debt collection, and other methods to address fraud and tardy customers.
Nancy Brinkerhoff: 2024’s Leadership Award Winner
Walls & Ceilings honored Nancy Brinkerhoff, CEO of Ironwood Commercial Builders, with its Leadership Award, recognizing her active role in the wall and ceiling industry. She is celebrated for her integrity, emotional intelligence and commitment to mentoring others, particularly women in construction. Brinkerhoff’s leadership extends to her involvement in associations like AWCI and WACA, where she advocates for smaller members and promotes the inclusion of young professionals.
The ABCs of Marketing 2024
With the school year starting again, is it time to go back to the basics? Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited thinks so and has some marketing tips that could improve your business approach.
FWCCA Receives Record Attendance
Why should someone join the Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association? Walls & Ceilings spoke to members of the association at its 2024 show in Orlando, Florida, to ask them why they joined. There were many different responses, from networking to education to seeing the industry’s newest products.
