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Mark Fowler

Mark Fowler

Mark Fowler joined Walls & Ceilings as editorial director in 2006. Fowler grew up in the construction business and has held a number of positions in different companies and associations. He spent 11 years with the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau before moving to his position with Soltner Group Architects in Seattle. Fowler is currently the executive director of the Stucco Manufacturers Association. He can be reached at Mark@markfowler.org.

 

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Can You Get What You Want?

As manufacturers work to fill demand, new innovations could lead to new problems. In construction, is a perfect solution possible?
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Mark Fowler
December 3, 2019
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The construction industry, like other industries, is continually evolving. Some accuse the construction industry of being stubborn, archaic and incapable of change. I disagree and feel there is proof that we are very responsive to change.


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Mark Fowler: Sales and Training

Why sales are important, why training is essential and how you can improve your skills in the field.
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Mark Fowler
November 1, 2019
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Selling is important. Without sales, companies die. Training is equally important: workers without real training fail to understand why and then failures occur. Our industry too often misses the mark or conflates a blend of training and sales.


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Mark Fowler: The "Gotcha" Generation

The gotcha game, and why it needs to be stopped.
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Mark Fowler
October 1, 2019
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I think this forthcoming word best sums up today’s world of construction—“Gotcha.” Competition is at an all-time high and regardless of what phase, parties are looking for the “gotcha” moment.


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Are Today's CEO's Focusing on the Wrong Objectives?

The New CEO.
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Mark Fowler
September 2, 2019
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I have been asked before: What is the difference between a CEO and an executive director? Both are leadership titles in organizations.


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Mark Fowler: Should I Lay up?

Golf and plaster are more similar than you may think.
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Mark Fowler
August 1, 2019
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Plaster and drywall are both materials in competition with each other to be the finish for walls and ceilings. Plaster has far more history but is more expensive.


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Not All Open Door Policies are Created Equal

The open door.
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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.


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

I wish that…
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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.


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Teach Them Young: Advantages of Training Construction Professionals Early

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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.
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The Sustainable Circle of Business in Construction

The importance of quality and competition in construction.
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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.
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Plastering: The Art of the Craft

Protecting the future of plastering, and keeping the trades alive
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Mark Fowler
March 1, 2019
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Unemployment is at a low and while this sounds like great news, it has created issues that are mostly impacting the construction industry.
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