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June 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 6
June 2023
Volume 86 | Issue 6
Features
From Kentucky to Florida, Chris Coates Drywall Charts Growth
What does it mean to set up shop across state lines? Well, this drywall contractor has answers.
Company Spotlights
The Spotlights provide an in-depth look at the products you use today, as well as the companies that bring them to you.
Drywall Innovations
The latest in gypsum board products and the accessories/tools that are affiliated with them.
How Metal Wall Panels Help Projects Shine (Often Literally)
Why solid metal plate is more than meets the eye.
When Construction Meets AI, Who Wins?
The murky world of artificial intelligence becomes muddled in the professional plane.
Metal Exterior Panels Brighten Up the Area
Metal creates “youthful vibe” for a Minneapolis apartment complex.
Wall Heights Tables
Limiting wall heights tables for non-load-bearing stud selection.
Insulated Metal Panels Do the Job Right
Sustainability, durability, aesthetics—IMPs have it all for walls.
About The Cover
(From L-R): David, Chris and David Allen Coates of Chris Coates Drywall. Source: CCD.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Technology
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Up Front
Greenwashing | Mark Fowler
Industry Voices
Is Training the Key to Employee Retention? One Company Says “Yes” | Janet Puglisi
Safety First
A Life-Saving Safety Policy You Can Implement Today | Travis Vap
Advertiser Index
This index is provided as a reader service.
The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
This Month Online
Online Exclusives
PODCAST: Dear Anna: What Do the Latest Lead Forecasts Mean for Contractors?
Inclement weather is the norm as spring arrives, meaning more opportunities for contractors to generate leads and business. But according to the latest reports, contractors may be in for a rough time this year.
VIDEO: Trouble in Subcontractors’ Cash Flows
Thea Dudley speaks with Jill Bloom regarding how subcontractors paid $97 billion more than expected for labor and materials in 2022, which has an impact on their profits.
A Tiny Project Has a Big Heart
Westlake Royal Building Products has partnered with Operation Tiny Home to build and dedicate a custom-built tiny home to a Lummi Nation U.S. Veteran facing housing instability.
New Florida Law Targets “Frivolous” Lawsuits
On Friday, March 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837, a companion to Senate Bill 236. This major legislative action will bring about tort reform in Florida.
June 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 6
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