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Showcasing Pride in the Trades to a New Generation of Workers

Becoming a Craftsman.

July 1, 2019

Where does one start? How about right around 7,500 B.C. when individuals in Jordan began using a form of plaster on interior walls?

Not All Open Door Policies are Created Equal

The open door.

Mark Fowler

July 1, 2019

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had a boss who repeatedly told people he had an “an open door policy.” Professing openness when a staff is in fear made me wonder and reflect back to my days in a marketing class.

This Month's Lesson: “Be Careful What You Wish For”

I wish that…

Mark Fowler

June 5, 2019

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We have all heard the phrase, “Be careful what you wish for” and unsurprisingly, there is a lot of truth to this saying.

Making a Case for Adopting Tech Tools

Invest in tech tools and improve your productivity

Greg Duyka

June 5, 2019

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For many walls and ceilings contractors, the days of estimators working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past.

Teach Them Young: Advantages of Training Construction Professionals Early

Mark Fowler

May 8, 2019

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We know training is essential. Workers need the skills and education to do their job or task well.

How Can Cement be Natural?

Historic roots and modern uses of natural cements.

Patrick Webb

May 1, 2019

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The natural designation indicates that the raw material - a type of limestone known as clayey marl - is simply mined and burnt with no further additions.

Contractor Training with New Tech Tools

Greg Duyka

May 1, 2019

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The importance of training when it comes to new technology.

The Sustainable Circle of Business in Construction

The importance of quality and competition in construction.

Mark Fowler

April 1, 2019

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Wall, ceiling and floor contractors share issues of trade stacking, overzealous inspections, compressing work schedules and risk shifting.

Making the Shortlist: Building Stronger GC Subcontractor Relationships

Greg Duyka

April 1, 2019

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In this highly competitive market, strong GC-subcontractor relationships have never been more critical.

Reducing Spinout With Abuse-Resistant And Impact-Resistant Gypsum Panels

Minimizing Screw Spinout

Michael Schmeida

April 1, 2019

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Gypsum panel product manufactures started receiving complaints that drywall screw heads did not seat properly when attaching AR/IR panels to 20-EQ studs.