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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Dear Anna: Where to Use AI in Marketing?
Contracting may not seem like the most obvious place where artificial intelligence can be useful, but if contractors are open-minded, they’ll find AI can make them more productive. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, explains how AI can be used to assist in marketing efforts.
Utilizing EIFS for Greater Long-Term Benefits
In the latest episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C’s Jill Bloom and John Wyatt speak with Stephen Sears, CEO and executive director of EIMA, about the association’s initiatives and the status of its goals. Sears provides an update on this year’s EIMA event in Texas, including the renaming of its competition to the EIFS Excellence Awards, membership growth and educational courses. He also discusses the Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report and EIFS’ long-term benefits for building owners, sharing his thoughts on the future of the system and the industry.
Using Spray Foam in Metal-Skinned Buildings
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Editor John Wyatt speaks with Tom Harris about the benefits and challenges of metal buildings, particularly in managing interior moisture with a vapor impermeable shell. The discussion highlights how vapor drive, the movement of moisture from areas of high to low energy, affects buildings differently in the South and North due to temperature differences. The SPFA is developing a guide to help professionals address high humidity applications in these structures.
Cybersecurity Insight: Top Hacks You Must Know Now!
Protecting your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco, and Hasshi Sudler, professor at Villanova University, share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.
A Proud New England (Patriot) Drywaller
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Editor John Wyatt chats with Dan Sweeney of Sweeney Drywall Finishes about the company’s cover feature in our magazine and its ventures in New England. As the May cover star, Sweeney shares insights on niche markets and plans for the upcoming year during a candid discussion unpacking the Northeast market landscape.
ADI Soaks Up the BUILD24 Experience
In a special episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Associate Editor Michael Levitt chats with James Chaney, senior project manager at Acoustical Design Inc., about the honor of being featured on the magazine’s cover. Chaney reflects on the humbling experience and discusses ADI’s legacy, which he and his wife are committed to preserving after recently acquiring the company.
FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Most Workers
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry. The FTC asserts that non-compete agreements are bad for the labor market, discourage workers from starting their own businesses and suppress salaries. The rule is part of the 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Watch as Trent Cotney, partner and construction practice group leader at Adams and Reese LLP and NRCA General Counsel, weighs in on what this means.
CISCA Members Reflect on the Importance of Being Part of Something Larger
In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Publisher Jill Bloom chats with Jason Gordon, owner of Heartland Acoustics & Interiors—as well as W&C editorial advisory member—and Eric Boos, vice president of E&K of Omaha. Both have or will have the privilege of serving on CISCA’s board, and Boos will be taking over as president from Gordon for this next term. The two have an exciting conversation about the various roles each play within the association and what is happening with CISCA.
