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May 2025  |   Volume 88  |  Issue 5

May 2025

Volume 88  |  Issue 5

Features

Elite Status 

Building excellence with EIF systems: the journey of Elite Wall Systems.  

What’s New With WUI 

Fire-hardening codes, standards development and gypsum products. 

Top 25 Ceiling Contractors 

W&C’s annual roster of this country’s top ceiling contractors. 

Interior Plaster Options 

Application techniques for Venetian, clay, gypsum, acrylic and Tadelakt plasters.  

Metal Ceiling Panels Work in Denver 

Sheet metal supply fabricates ceiling panels for office space.  

Beyond the Basics 

How spray adhesives change waterproofing and bonding.  

Three Ways Technology Will Drive Young Talent to the Trades 

By leading with technology in the trades, new workers will come, and stay.  

About The Cover

Elite Wall Systems in New York, N.Y. Source: Photo courtesy of Sto Corp.

Departments

Trade News

The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.

Product Focus

Product Focus on Hand and Power Tools

Influencers

This issue's authors

If Walls Could Talk

Video/Podcasts Round Up

Product/Technology Buzz Guide

Industry Blue Book Index

Premium Sponsorships

Contact Us

Staff Contact Information

Columns

Publisher’s Post

Why Construction? It’s the People | Jill Bloom

Up Front

The Importance of Access Doors | Mark Fowler

Art and Craft of Plastering

Traditional Oil Paint Applications—Part 1 | Pierre Finkelstein 

Advertiser Index

PABCO Gypsum

PABCO Gypsum

Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries

Telling Industries

Telling Industries

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This Month Online

Online Exclusives

What Trump’s Policy Changes Mean for the Construction Industry

Since President Donald Trump took office again in January, his administration has enacted rapid and significant policy changes. These shifts have left the construction industry questioning how they will be impacted. Within the first month, major executive orders and regulatory adjustments have emerged, influencing environmental policies, labor laws, and federal funding.

FL Crane & Sons Reports Exciting 2024, Opens Office in Miami

FL Crane & Sons has long been a dominant force in the wall and ceiling contracting industry, particularly in the southern United States. Founded in 1947 with a modest team of half a dozen individuals, the company has steadily grown, rooted in strong family leadership.

Winners Announced for the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition

NanaWall has announced the winners of the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition. Celebrating its 10th year, the NanaAwards competition recognizes the outstanding achievements of architects, designers and building professionals across the commercial and residential industries, underscoring NanaWall’s commitment to advancing innovation in design.

DIY vs. Professional Insulation: What Homeowners Should Know

Improving your home’s insulation isn’t just about keeping warm in the winter — it’s about optimizing energy efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing overall, year-round performance. With the right materials and installation, insulation can transform your home’s comfort and value.

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Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center Showcases a Hurricane-Resistant Curtainwall 

The first of its kind in Louisiana, the Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center improves community members’ health and well-being through medically directed prevention, fitness, education, rehabilitation, and focused sports and wellness services. 

A System for Metal Panels 

Recently completed, the Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club stands as a multifaceted triumph for the community. Serving as a beacon of opportunity, the $15.5 million project not only supports the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, but also serves as a cornerstone for the neighborhood’s revitalization efforts, bringing prosperity to Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and beyond. 

Practice Safety during Hurricane Recovery 

Now that Hurricane Milton has passed — and recovery from Hurricane Helene continues — Floridians are faced with cleaning up, repairing and rebuilding. In some counties, businesses and houses were damaged or destroyed. Power outages are widespread, and it may be some time before the flooding subsides. 

Rainscreen Selected for “Meaningful” Aesthetic at State-of-the-Art Innovation Hub 

Innovation drives progress. In addition, in Amarillo, Texas, there is a new hub for innovation on the campus of Amarillo College. It is called Innovation Outpost, and the building’s renovation nods to the past with an eye on the future. 

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Boys Girls Club Of Chicago Facing Entrance From Above
Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center Showcases a Hurricane-Resistant Curtainwall
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Videos


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Podcasts and Videos