Articles Tagged with ''business management''

Desiree Miller, president, and Jeannine Miller Barreras, vice president

Building on Legacy: How Sisters Are Reinventing Their Father’s Insulation Business for a New Era

Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.
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John Wyatt
November 6, 2025
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Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.


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Contractors using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)
Safety Guidelines

A Guide for Using MEWPs in Wall and Ceiling Applications

Safe MEWP operation requires consistent inspections, environmental awareness, equipment maintenance, fall protection, and operator leadership to ensure safety in wall and ceiling construction.
October 14, 2025
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Safe MEWP operation requires consistent inspections, environmental awareness, equipment maintenance, fall protection, and operator leadership to ensure safety in wall and ceiling construction.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom

If We Are Healthier, Aren’t We Safer?

Health is a critical safety issue, and leaders—especially in the trades—should address diet, avoid harmful ingredients like seed oils, and promote wellness to boost energy, clarity, and long-term performance.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 29, 2025
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Health is a critical safety issue, and leaders—especially in the trades—should address diet, avoid harmful ingredients like seed oils, and promote wellness to boost energy, clarity, and long-term performance.
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Closing the Skilled Labor Gap with Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is transforming insulation training in the construction industry by offering faster, safer, and more consistent skill development—helping address labor shortages and appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy workers.
Mickey Chastain, director of the Knauf Academy
Mickey Chastain
September 10, 2025
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From faster learning to safer job sites, virtual reality is redefining how insulation installers are trained.
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The Steel Deal - Don Allen
Tariff Update

Steel Framing Holds Firm Amid Price Pressures and Market Uncertainty

Despite rising material costs and economic headwinds, the steel framing industry remains resilient with innovation, new capacity, and housing demand driving cautious optimism.
Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design
Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.
August 25, 2025
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Despite rising material costs and economic headwinds, the steel framing industry remains resilient with innovation, new capacity, and housing demand driving cautious optimism.
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