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

How Modern Building Science Is Creating “Frankenstein Walls” — And How to Stop Them

Modern exterior walls have become so complex that mix-and-match components often create untested, unreliable “Frankenstein assemblies,” highlighting the need for coordinated, proven, manufacturer-backed systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
January 23, 2026
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Modern exterior walls have become so complex that mix-and-match components often create untested, unreliable “Frankenstein assemblies,” highlighting the need for coordinated, proven, manufacturer-backed systems.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Write It Down: Why 2026 Starts with Your Pen

Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 22, 2026
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Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.
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Industry Voices - Fabien Cros

Beyond the Blueprint: Six AI Solutions Revolutionizing Walls and Ceilings

How six rapidly deployable AI solutions—from automated quoting and intelligent data search to AI-driven proposals, lead generation, financial automation and admin support—are transforming efficiency and profitability across the walls and ceilings industry.
Fabien Cros is the chief data/AI officer and founder of SparkWise Solutions
Fabien Cros
January 21, 2026
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Tighter margins, rising material costs and an array of other factors are creating mounting pressure on the walls and ceilings industry to optimize operations to stay competitive.


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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Why Jobsite Mock-Ups Are Still Essential—Even When Drawings Specify a Level of Finish

Even with GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish clearly defined in the drawings, jobsite mock-ups are critical for aligning expectations by showing how finishes actually look under real lighting, decoration, and viewing conditions—and for protecting contractors once work is approved.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
December 30, 2025
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Even with GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish clearly defined in the drawings, jobsite mock-ups are critical for aligning expectations by showing how finishes actually look under real lighting, decoration, and viewing conditions—and for protecting contractors once work is approved.


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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom

Finding Purpose in Uncertain Times

In times of uncertainty, the construction industry, such as the people who power it, can transform fear into purpose, innovation, and strength.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
December 29, 2025
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In times of uncertainty, the construction industry, such as the people who power it, can transform fear into purpose, innovation, and strength.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Why Abolishing OSHA Misses the Point: The Real Problem Behind Overregulation in Workplace Safety

Despite claims that OSHA is overreaching, the real issue lies in misinterpretation and over-implementation of its standards by employers, contractors, and the growing safety-consulting industry.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
December 22, 2025
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Despite claims that OSHA is overreaching, the real issue lies in misinterpretation and over-implementation of its standards by employers, contractors, and the growing safety-consulting industry.
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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Understanding the Differences Between Type X and Type C Gypsum Boards

Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
November 26, 2025
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Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.


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