In a speech for AWCI’s Opening Session in Las Vegas in March, Chris Macey, president of Gypsum at USG Corp., gave his overview. USG sponsors the event, which includes opening remarks by USG giving recognition of the outgoing and incoming AWCI presidents and a keynote speech by Navy SEAL and author Chad Williams.

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The Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association has announced its winners for the 2023 Construction Excellence Awards. USG is proud to announce that three USG Ceilings projects received gold awards in their respective project categories.

National Gypsum Company introduced the MaX 16 optimized fastener pattern at Build 23: AWCI’s Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. The industry’s only 16-inch o.c. optimized fastener pattern for single-layer, one‐hour UL fire‐rated assemblies on metal framing spaced 16 inches on center is the company’s newest innovative working property.

At the 2023 AWCI Opening Session Breakfast, Compass Construction Vice President Brent Allen was honored with the Pinnacle Award. The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.

Chicago-based subcontractor Horizon Interiors visited this year’s BUILD23. The successful contractor is featured in W&C’s March 2023 issue.

Plastic Components announced the death of its longtime president, Tom Stark, on March 6.

HGTV has motivated viewers to wallpaper, paint, stain and more for a home renovation. The home improvement network also has inspired generations of new architects, like Allison Winn, a third-year interior design student at the University of Oklahoma’s Gibbs School of Architecture in Norman, Oklahoma.

AD is pleased to announce that Ben Brumfield joined the company as President of AD Member Supply, effective March 6.