Publisher’s Post

By Jill Bloom, Executive Director, Walls & Ceilings

Greetings Architects! Welcome to the newly revamped W&C Architect, the first print edition of 2012. Primarily a monthly enewsletter and quarterly offered webinar jill bloom inbody under the Walls & Ceilings magazine brand, this issue welcomes change. Geared specifically towards architects who want to learn more about the wall and ceiling industry, W&C Architect will highlight key issues relevant to the modern architect —you. Notable highlights include:

Monthly architect profiles
Exclusive webinars where you can earn AIA CES learning credits
News updates
Sustainable and new products
Exclusive features discussing the building envelope, codes, and more

W&C Architect will bring you closer to manufacturers, different building systems, news and products. With easily accessible interactive resources like webinars, we hope to cultivate and promote your talents. Be sure to check out our archived webinars on:

“PanelMax Board Milling Technology; a Revolution in Drywall Fabrication,” presented by Matt Nelson, National Panel Fabrication, Technology Manager with Grabber Construction Products

“Design Assist Projects: Don’t forget the Walls and Ceilings,” by Robert Warr, P.E., LEED AP, Director of Engineering, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services

“Four Barriers For Four Wetting Potentials: How To Design Successful Exterior Wall Assemblies,” by Len Anastasi, President, EXO-TEC Consulting, Inc.

“Continuous Insulation: Plaster & the Energy Code,” by Bryan Staneley, CSI, Technical Advisor, Technical Services Information Bureau and Frank Nunes, Executive Director, Int'l. Institute of Lath & Plaster

As we approach May and June, we have two more webinars: the first is on Continuous Insulation, May 31, presented by the WWCCA; followed by StrucSoft’s presentation on BIM, June 13. These educational offerings will be followed by many more in the near future, and meant to serve both the architect, and all professionals involved in the Design-Build community. Registration and archived webinars can be found at webinars.wconline.com.

Want to be featured in W&C Architect? We welcome submissions for our Architect Profile of the Month. Please write wyattj@bnpmedia.com if you are interested in being featured in this department.

Want to know about changes in codes or have questions regarding them? Please submit these questions to mark@wwcca.org and they will be answered.

Finally, if there is any news you would like to share with W&C Architect, we’re always interested in case studies, new projects, products, ideas, events and the lot. Please write wyattj@bnpmedia.com or any of the magazine’s staff found in the masthead.

We are driven to provide you with an approachable staff that will write about the things you need most, and we want to serve the architectural community using our close relationship with the wall and ceiling industry.

Jill Bloom

Group Publisher

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Jill Bloom is the innovative Executive Director of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.

Her brands deliver exceptional value across multiple platforms, including:

Techos y Más, the Spanish-language newsletter of Roofing Contractor.
Safety Advisor, a newsletter focused on critical resources for jobsite safety.
Thermal Talk, a newsletter focused on insights and news for the insulation contractor.
eRock, a leading newsletter for drywall contractors.
The Enclosure Experts podcast, offering architects deep insights into building enclosure technologies.
If Walls Could Talk, a podcast dedicated to exploring trends and innovations for the wall and ceiling contractor.
The Best of Success Podcast, providing thought leadership and practical advice for roofing professionals.

Jill’s passion for professional development and fostering industry connections is exemplified by the Best of Success event, a premier gathering of contractors, suppliers, and thought leaders for unmatched education and networking.