John Wyatt is editor of Walls & Ceilings magazine, bringing more than two decades of experience with BNP Media. He joined the company in 2000 as an associate editor, contributing to both Walls & Ceilings and Roofing Contractor before assuming the role of editor in 2008. In addition to his work with the brand, Wyatt collaborates across BNP’s architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) portfolio, supporting related publications and initiatives. He can be reached at 248-205-6659 or wyattj@bnpmedia.com.
It seems during the early- to mid-2000s, when
the economy was healthy and companies flourished, every month this magazine
reported a new “merger and acquisition.”
The green building movement proves its upward trend not only as a responsible answer to sustainable building, but also as an incentive for innovation. Ten years ago, the term “green” was considered a precious ambition with high hopes of changing the way builders looked at approaching construction.
Walls & Ceilings Architect’s upcoming Webinar, “Four Barriers for Four Wetting
Potentials: How to Design Successful Exterior Wall Assemblies,” is fast
approaching.
For nearly 40 years, Bob Drury has served the wall and ceiling community proudly through his position as executive director with the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau. What readers may or may not know is that he also has close ties to Walls & Ceilings-his father-in-law ran the magazine decades ago.
There is no doubt about it, an online-based presence is a big, fat “must” for all publishers and media in this day and age. If you look back a decade ago, you would find most news sources were only in their infancy in how coverage was reported and the products they offered
It’s been a couple of years since Walls & Ceilings featured the latest in drywall innovations and according to our online data, profiles of the latest in products and accessories for this market continue to be popular. The magazine submitted a call of entries to manufacturers and distributors of its drywall line and the response was overwhelming.
Gone are the days of a strictly male-dominated workforce in construction. According to the National Association of Women in Construction, women account for 9.6 percent of the construction sector. Walls & Ceilings was recently made aware of three special talents in the U.S. from information shared by Specialized Building Products.
Trim-Tex has opened a new state-of-the-art training facility which the company hopes will be the mecca for creative applications for drywall and related products.