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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
This index is provided as a reader service.
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.
Videos
Podcasts and Videos
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