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October 2023  |   Volume 86  |  Issue 10

October 2023

Volume 86  |  Issue 10

Features

The Western Way

A drywall subcontractor works its way through the Wild West.

CFSEI Technical Note: What is an “EQ” Stud?

How do you differentiate between EQ studs?

Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

CMUs are rare in the U.S. but common in the rest of the world.

Inspector in Name—Educator and Advocate in Practice

Why you should have a third party inspect your project’s exterior.

Technologies that Advance Safe Work at Height

New features on MEWPs improve the user experience and keeps operators safe.

About The Cover

Western Drywall covers Wyoming in a maverick fashion. Source: Western Drywall

Departments

Trade News

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

Product Focus

Product Focus on Fireproofing/Firestopping

Industry Blue Book Index

Premium Sponsorships

Contact Us

Staff Contact Information

Columns

Up Front

Best Practices | Mark Fowler

The Steel Deal

Steel Framing Through the Years | Larry Williams

Advertiser Index

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS)

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS)

ET&F Fastening System, Inc. | A BECK company

ET&F Fastening System, Inc. | A BECK company

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The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.

This Month Online

Online Exclusives

Do You Really Know Your Customer?

What is your ideal customer? In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, to talk about why you should know and understand your ideal customer.

IRA Deep Dive

The construction industry largely applauded the infrastructure incentives and public works earmarks backed into the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. W&C Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney continues to take a closer look at the expansive and expensive legislation and offered up an exclusive report to W&C.

Why Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Solutions Matter

In this latest episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Sean Browne, manager of codes and standards at Armstrong, on acoustics. As manager of codes and standards, Browne discusses how that relates to acoustics, how codes and standards change and what’s new in acoustic codes and standards.

The Hawaiian Fire Crisis: How to Help

In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Group Publisher Jill Bloom speaks to Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, on the horrific situation in the Hawaii wildfires. Slepcevic was one of the first responders that helped as the fires broke out. He explains what type of help was available and how the situation developed.

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Trent Cotney
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October 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 10

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