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The Staff of Washington Best Finishes, led by Israel Alvarez
Building a Legacy

From Bedroom Startup to Industry Leader: The State of Washington Best Finishes

For 15 years, Washington Best Finishes, led by President Israel Alvarez, has grown from a small garage operation into one of the most trusted specialty subcontractors in the Pacific Northwest.
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John Wyatt
October 10, 2025
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Driven by founder Israel Alvarez’s lifelong passion for construction, Washington Best Finishes has evolved from a small, six-person crew to an 80-strong subcontracting powerhouse known for quality, safety, and trust across the Pacific Northwest.
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A robot building a frame

How Robotics Are Reshaping the Drywall and Finishing Industry

Robotics are transforming the industry by improving efficiency, reducing physical strain, and ensuring higher quality results on walls and ceilings.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
October 8, 2025
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Robotics are transforming the industry by improving efficiency, reducing physical strain, and ensuring higher quality results on walls and ceilings.
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fire-resistive joint systems

Fire-Resistive & Acoustic Joints: Defining, Designing, and Building for Movement

Designers and contractors frequently mix up key terms in head-of-wall joint specifications. Understanding how standards like ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 define movement is essential for choosing the right products and ensuring performance.
David Mistler, product manager at CEMCO.
David Mistler
October 6, 2025
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Clear definitions, careful product selection, and proper installation are essential for designing fire-resistive and acoustic joints that meet both movement and code-compliance requirements.
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10 World Trade tower in Boston
Making Complex Framing Simple

From Complex Curves to Clean Installs: Inside the Seaport’s 10 World Trade Project

Century Drywall and Radius Track teamed up early to transform curved ceilings and canopies from complex design challenges into clean, efficient installations.
Randy Gould is the marketing director at Radius Track Corp.
Randy Gould
October 3, 2025
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How a drywall subcontractor and other design agents delivered on 10 World Trade in Boston


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Fire testing a Cold-Formed Steel Building

Controlled Burn: Inside the CFS10 Burn Tests

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association
Mark L. Johnson
October 1, 2025
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Controlled burns of the 10-story CFS10 structure shed new light on the fire performance and resilience of tall cold-formed steel (CFS)-framed buildings.


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USG’s Diane Earll Reflects on 30-Year Journey, Innovation, and the Future of Construction
If Walls Could Talk

Diane Earll on 30 Years at USG and the Future of Construction

A career built on growth, innovation, and community drives USG’s mission to support contractors and customers.
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John Wyatt
September 30, 2025
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Diane Earll, President of USG’s Ceilings Business, shared her three-decade career story, key industry milestones, and optimism about addressing labor shortages through innovation and community partnerships.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom

If We Are Healthier, Aren’t We Safer?

Health is a critical safety issue, and leaders—especially in the trades—should address diet, avoid harmful ingredients like seed oils, and promote wellness to boost energy, clarity, and long-term performance.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 29, 2025
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Health is a critical safety issue, and leaders—especially in the trades—should address diet, avoid harmful ingredients like seed oils, and promote wellness to boost energy, clarity, and long-term performance.
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Storm Preparation
Storm Preparation

Tracking Two Tropical Storms in Real Time

A meteorological tug-of-war will likely determine whether emerging storm systems moving toward the Bahamas will bring impacts to the Southeast U.S.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Strategic Response Partners - Disaster Management
Steve Slepcevic
September 26, 2025
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Roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.
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METALCON and Military Warriors Support Foundation Unite to Build Eagles Landing Retreat for Veterans
If Walls Could Talk

METALCON and Military Warriors Support Foundation Unite to Build Eagles Landing Retreat for Veterans

At this year’s METALCON in Las Vegas, industry leaders are constructing a Barndominium frame that will be transported to Montana to create Eagles Landing, a healing retreat for combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families.
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John Wyatt
September 24, 2025
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At this year’s METALCON in Las Vegas, industry leaders are constructing a Barndominium frame that will be transported to Montana to create Eagles Landing, a healing retreat for combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families.


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Layers of exterior cladding

What to Consider When Selecting a Rainscreen

How to choose the right rainscreen system by considering climate, cladding compatibility, building codes, energy efficiency and ventilation to ensure long-term moisture control and building durability.
Brian McKay, Director of Marketing and Communications for Weatherization Partners Ltd.
Brian McKay
September 19, 2025
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How to choose the right rainscreen system by considering climate, cladding compatibility, building codes, energy efficiency and ventilation to ensure long-term moisture control and building durability.
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