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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How GMS Became the Hero for Spaar’s Supply Chain
Cliff Francis, CEO of Spaar, praises GMS for consistently delivering materials on time and even saving the day during a record-breaking 122-order shipment.
Prestige Drywall Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with GMS
Bill Winant, president of Prestige Drywall, highlights the lasting partnership with GMS that has supported the company’s growth across multiple states.
Contractors Needed for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica
Contractors and materials are in need in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. In this episode, Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic tells contractors how to help.
Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs
W&C Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.
Silence Speaks Volumes: PABCO Gypsum and QuietRock on Acoustic Innovation
Join PABCO Gypsum’s Sr. Acoustician Ben Shafer and QuietRock Product Manager Mike Amaral and explore the benefits of PABCO and QuietRock, highlighting QuietRock’s role as a drywall innovator and their shared commitment to high-performance, quality sound solutions.
Learn About Military Warriors Support Foundation at METALCON 2025
The latest If Walls Could Talk video spotlights METALCON’s partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation to launch the Eagles Landing Veteran Retreat, a healing space for combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families. Highlighting this year’s October event in Las Vegas, METALCON will build a live “Barndominium” frame on the show floor, which will later be transported to Montana as part of the retreat project.
FWCCA Annual Trade Show: A Record-Breaking Year
Janice Ficarrotto, Executive Director of the Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, gives a quick look at this year's show and its achievements.
