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PAC International Celebrates 50 Years of Acoustical Innovation

Founded by the Gernhart family in 1976, PAC International grew from a drywall supply business into a leading manufacturer of noise-control and vibration-isolation solutions

Tanja Kern

July 23, 2026

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PAC International celebrates 50 years of family ownership, innovation and growth, evolving into a leading supplier of acoustical construction products across the Americas.

A portrait of Cameron Group's Ginny Cameron

Ginny Cameron, Insulation Leader, Dies at 73

Cameron Group CEO Ginny Cameron leaves a lasting industry legacy.

John Wyatt

July 15, 2026

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Industry mourns Ginny Cameron, whose leadership shaped insulation contracting for generations.

Liddle Brothers Builds on a Legacy of Craftsmanship

Mike Taylor shares how Liddle Brothers blends historic plaster expertise with modern innovation.

John Wyatt

July 13, 2026

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Mike Taylor shares how Liddle Brothers blends historic plaster expertise with modern innovation.

Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing

The agency launches new AI-driven search optimization services designed to help contractors improve visibility, engagement and lead generation.

May 18, 2026

A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.

The crew at Precision Acoustical Sound Solutions in Seattle

May 2026 Cover Story

Seattle Ceiling Contractor Builds with Purpose

Precision Acoustical blends craft, speed and mentorship in Seattle’s competitive market.

John Wyatt

May 5, 2026

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Seattle contractor delivers precise suspended ceilings, complex geometry and on-time execution.

Cameron Group on What it Means to be a Top Insulation Contractor by W&C

If Walls Could Talk

Cameron Group on What it Means to be a Top 25 Insulation Contractor

A century-old contractor balances legacy, labor and consolidation pressures to stay competitive.

John Wyatt

April 30, 2026

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Cameron Group’s fourth-generation leadership drives insulation performance and independence.

Michelle and Ed Richards, owners and operators ofLeed Insulation

April 2026 Cover Story

Leed Insulation & Spray Foam: Building a Legacy with Integrity, Innovation and People First

For nearly two decades, Leed Insulation & Spray Foam has blended technical expertise, ethical business practices, and a genuine care for their employees and customers.

John Wyatt

April 1, 2026

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For nearly two decades, Leed Insulation & Spray Foam has blended technical expertise, ethical business practices, and a genuine care for their employees and customers.

Women Who Build

Building on Family Foundations

After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.

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Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.

Women Who Build

Leading a Family Legacy

As director of operations and estimating, Sarah Nichols helps guide her family’s exterior systems company into its next generation.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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As director of operations and estimating, Sarah Nichols helps guide her family’s exterior systems company into its next generation.

March 2026 Cover Story

Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.

John Wyatt

March 2, 2026

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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.