Articles Tagged with ''plaster''

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Crime Blotter

Orlando Pair Gets Prison in $148M Payroll Scheme

Escobar Plastering operators concealed construction payroll, avoided taxes and cost insurers millions in unpaid workers’ compensation premiums.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
July 27, 2026
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Federal prosecutors say Escobar Plastering helped hundreds of construction subcontractors pay workers off the books and avoid payroll taxes and workers’ compensation costs.


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Decorative Plaster
Renewed Relevance

Why Architects Are Falling Back in Love with Plaster

A centuries-old wall finish is emerging as one of construction's fastest-growing premium materials
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
May 13, 2026
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Decorative plasters are moving into the mainstream, driven by luxury demand, sustainability, and global construction growth. For contractors, success hinges on mastering application techniques, material selection, and substrate prep as textured, high-performance finishes reshape expectations for modern wall systems.
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The Curious Case of Jason Bertoniere Plastering

Historic New Orleans “Benjamin Button” house restoration highlights Level-5 finishing and plaster repair, as Jason Bertoniere LLC preserves legacy craftsmanship while delivering modern drywall performance.
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John Wyatt
March 17, 2026
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Historic New Orleans “Benjamin Button” house restoration highlights Level-5 finishing and plaster repair, as Jason Bertoniere LLC preserves legacy craftsmanship while delivering modern drywall performance.


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Employers will face increased worksite inspections as the Trump administration cracks down on migrants in the United States illegally
A Look Back

Walls & Ceilings Top 10 Articles of 2025

The stories that shaped the wall and ceiling industry—and the conversations they sparked—in 2025.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
December 22, 2025
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From sweeping industry-shaping acquisitions to unprecedented labor disruptions, 2025 proved to be a year that tested—and redefined—the wall and ceiling construction industry.


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National Gypsum's 100 Years display at BUILD25

National Gypsum Celebrates a Century, Honors Architects

National Gypsum Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and partnership with architects and builders, delivering sustainable, high-performance gypsum products and resources to shape the future of construction.
September 28, 2025
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National Gypsum Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and partnership with architects and builders, delivering sustainable, high-performance gypsum products and resources to shape the future of construction.


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

One-Coat Stucco: Why?

One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
September 25, 2025
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One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
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