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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What the New Administration Means for the Spray Foam Industry
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Tom Harris, owner of Tom Harris PUR Consulting, discusses how the SPF industry may be impacted by new leadership. He highlights cautious optimism about a more focused leadership approach while addressing key industry concerns: labor, tariffs and taxes, and energy policy, emphasizing the need for continued federal support for energy conservation programs.
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.
The Greater Hazard Clause Explained: Ensuring Safer Worksites
Safety professional Tammy Clark talks to W&C about a new clause regarding job site hazards.
JB Insulation & Drywall on Spray Foam’s Ascending Climb
Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt interviews Jonathan Belanus, president of JB Insulation & Drywall in Oakland, New Jersey, recently featured in the magazine’s November issue. Belanus, a third-generation insulation contractor, discusses his company’s work in residential and commercial insulation, drywall and firestopping, with a focus on custom-built homes. He also shares his positive experience at this year’s ICAA Annual Trade Show in Chicago, which he has attended since his late teens.
Four-Year College for the Creative Minds! Check This Out!
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Group Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese about his recent visit to the American College of Building Arts. ACBA is the only U.S. college that combines professional training in traditional building trades with a liberal arts curriculum, offering students hands-on skills and creative problem-solving abilities. Cotney highlights the unique, high-quality craftsmanship being developed by students, many of whom will be sought after, both in the U.S. and internationally.
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.
