Articles Tagged with ''union''

NWCB 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference

Women Who Build: NWCB’s Freeman is a Person Who Knows How to Run a Tight Industry Event

Putting on an industry event takes a lot of hard work and the NWCB has a lot of personnel who help execute this and its CAE is a big part of this.

John Wyatt

April 26, 2026

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The Quintana's at last year's NWCB 2025 event in Coeur d'Alene

NWCB 2026 Seminars Target Field, Business Gaps

NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.

John Wyatt

April 25, 2026

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NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.

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NWCB's 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show

The 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show heads to Las Vegas April 30-May 2, offering wall and ceiling contractors focused education on workforce development, communication and field execution.

John Wyatt

April 8, 2026

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The 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show heads to Las Vegas April 30-May 2, offering wall and ceiling contractors focused education on workforce development, communication and field execution.

IUPAT's Kelly Kertz with SurPro staff at BUILD25

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IUPAT Apprentices Bring Drywall Showcase to New Orleans

Union apprentices demo finishing skills at AWCI BUILD26 in New Orleans this spring.

W&C Staff

March 16, 2026

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IUPAT will feature drywall finishing apprentices in live demonstrations at this year's BUILD26 convention in New Orleans, highlighting the union’s training standards and workforce development efforts for contractors and industry stakeholders.

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Ontario ICI Contractors Signal Cautious 2026 Outlook

OCS survey shows strong workloads but rising costs, financing gaps and labour pressures delaying projects.

March 9, 2026

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OCS survey shows strong workloads but rising costs, financing gaps and labour pressures delaying projects.

Women Who Build

Pride in Craft, Strength in the Trades

Union drywall finisher Kelly Kertz sees innovation, sustainability and growing inclusivity shaping the future of the wall and ceiling industry.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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Union drywall finisher Kelly Kertz sees innovation, sustainability and growing inclusivity shaping the future of the wall and ceiling industry.

Ensuring Compliance: A Close Look at CBU Installation and Joint Treatment

The importance of strict compliance with ANSI standards and manufacturer guidelines during cementitious backer unit (CBU) installation, highlighting that meticulous framing, fastening, and especially proper joint treatment are essential for achieving durable, high-quality wall systems in construction projects.

Gabriel Quintana

December 8, 2025

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

Two Cities That Dared to Impress: Rome’s Ancient Majesty and Las Vegas’s Modern Spectacle

The awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient Rome and the dazzling innovation of modern Las Vegas, celebrating both as monuments to human ambition and craftsmanship.

Mark Fowler

November 21, 2025

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The awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient Rome and the dazzling innovation of modern Las Vegas, celebrating both as monuments to human ambition and craftsmanship.

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Boys & Girls Club of Boston Opens Union Trade Paths for Teens

New eight-week internship will introduce Boston teens to union construction careers while helping address the skilled labor shortage

W&C Staff

November 11, 2025

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Starting in summer 2026, Rising Stars and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston will co-run Trade Trailblazers, giving 17–18-year-olds hands-on exposure to multiple union trades, safety training and mentorship to build long-term careers in the skilled trades.

TecTrac Showcases the Craft and Collaboration Behind Wallcovering Excellence

TecTrac 2025 united wallcovering professionals, union members, and designers to celebrate craftsmanship, collaboration, and training as key to elevating quality and shaping the industry’s future.

October 9, 2025

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TecTrac 2025 united wallcovering professionals, union members, and designers to celebrate craftsmanship, collaboration, and training as key to elevating quality and shaping the industry’s future.

Credits 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

This course will explore the pivotal role architects and lighting design play in creating safer, more sustainable spaces. Learn how to avoid common lighting mistakes and make informed decisions that create the best visual environment for occupants.

Articles Tagged with ''union''

Women Who Build: NWCB’s Freeman is a Person Who Knows How to Run a Tight Industry Event

NWCB 2026 Seminars Target Field, Business Gaps

NWCB's 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show

IUPAT Apprentices Bring Drywall Showcase to New Orleans

Ontario ICI Contractors Signal Cautious 2026 Outlook

Pride in Craft, Strength in the Trades

Ensuring Compliance: A Close Look at CBU Installation and Joint Treatment

Two Cities That Dared to Impress: Rome’s Ancient Majesty and Las Vegas’s Modern Spectacle

Boys & Girls Club of Boston Opens Union Trade Paths for Teens

TecTrac Showcases the Craft and Collaboration Behind Wallcovering Excellence

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