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Articles Tagged with ''employee relations''

Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

How Contractors Can Manage Punch Lists and Avoid Costly Litigation

Decades of experience in construction litigation reveal that effective communication and managing punch lists fairly can protect contractors from disputes and financial losses.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
October 28, 2025
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Decades of experience in construction litigation reveal that effective communication and managing punch lists fairly can protect contractors from disputes and financial losses.
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New DOL Proposals Could Impact Walls and Ceilings Contractors

Walls and ceilings contractors face new challenges under the Trump Administration’s labor agenda, including safety, liability, and overtime pay changes.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
September 4, 2025
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The Trump Administration’s new Unified Agenda outlines changes at the Department of Labor, from heat safety requirements to independent contractor classification. For walls and ceilings professionals, the proposals may bring both opportunities and challenges—impacting project costs, workforce management, and day-to-day operations.


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From Framing to Fortune: How Optiline Enterprises Became a Subcontractor Force

What started as a conversation between two cousins has become one of the most inspiring growth stories in drywall subcontracting
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John Wyatt
August 19, 2025
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What started as a conversation between two cousins has become one of the most inspiring growth stories in drywall subcontracting
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Watching Life Lessons

What tennis tournaments taught me about emotional intelligence, leadership and grace under pressure.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
July 24, 2025
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What tennis tournaments taught me about emotional intelligence, leadership and grace under pressure.
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Employers will face increased worksite inspections as the Trump administration cracks down on migrants in the United States illegally

ICE Raid in Massachusetts Detains Entire Drywall Company Staff in Targeted Immigration Sweep

A targeted ICE operation in New Bedford led to the detention of an entire drywall company's workforce, raising concerns among community members.
June 30, 2025
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A targeted ICE operation in New Bedford led to the detention of an entire drywall company's workforce, raising concerns among community members.


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Steve Anderson, Ph.D
Industry Voices

Building Leadership From the Inside Out: The Power of Authenticity

Authentic leadership isn’t about control—it’s about self-awareness, purpose, and building aligned, high-performing teams.
Steve Anderson PhD
June 25, 2025
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Authentic leadership isn’t about control—it’s about self-awareness, purpose, and building aligned, high-performing teams. In the fast-paced walls and ceilings industry, shifting from reactive to creative leadership can transform not just outcomes, but culture.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Why Construction? It’s the People

Beyond materials and blueprints, the construction industry thrives on the character, commitment and community spirit of the people behind the work.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
May 22, 2025
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Beyond materials and blueprints, the construction industry thrives on the character, commitment and community spirit of the people behind the work.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Healthy Employees are Good Employees

Having processes to increase your workers’ health can give them happier lives.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
December 19, 2024
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Having processes to increase your workers’ health can give them happier lives.
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Maryland Becomes First State in Eastern US to Implement Heat Standard for Workers

October 22, 2024
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On Monday, Sept. 30, Maryland became the first state in the eastern U.S. to implement a heat standard for workers. The standard applies to both indoor and outdoor work and kicks in when the “heat index” (a combination of air temperature and humidity) equals or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit.


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SWACCA

IRS Opens Process to Resolve Incorrect Claims for the Employee Retention Credit

October 21, 2024
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The Internal Revenue Service announced that it is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. Currently, third-party payers report and pay clients’ federal employment taxes under the third-party payer’s Employer Identification Number.


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