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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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Up Front: Newer is Better?

Mark Fowler

December 6, 2007

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My first full day on the Zulu Nyala game reserve in the heart of South Africa in September started with breakfast, when I met with the rest of our small safari group.

Mark Fowler

December 3, 2007

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Plastic foam shapes are an economical and successful method to create window surrounds, quoins, cornices or add decorative shapes to stucco exterior. And yes there are a few fire rules in the building codes about using plastic foam shapes on exteriors.

Mark Fowler

November 1, 2007

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Some people play golf for networking purposes, others play for the relaxation to get their mind off of business as a type of therapy. Regardless of why or how one plays golf, the rules of the game, life and business have quite a bit in common.

Mark Fowler

October 31, 2007

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The International Building Code (IBC) does have distinct and different definitions of a smoke barrier and a smoke partition.

Mark Fowler

October 4, 2007

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Contractors can spend a lot of time estimating square footage, going over the numbers and double-checking quantities and measurements to make sure they don’t miss a thing. They shop for the best prices on materials and push their crews to perform. I am amazed that with all that effort, most subcontractors have basic and simplistic bid forms.

Mark Fowler

August 30, 2007

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As businessmen, we all look for successful mentors and business models to follow. I think we need to look not only at the success of the business, but the comparisons of industries to truly evaluate business models.

Mark Fowler

August 29, 2007

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A Firestop System is defined as a passive fire protection system comprised of a variety of components used to seal openings through fire-rated wall or floor systems. All firestop systems are routinely inspected, therefore we must all pay attention to design and installation.

Mark Fowler

August 27, 2007

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Today, steel framing is not only reaching new heights, it is spreading out into new areas; Load-bearing, residential and even low-rise condominiums. The reasons are basic, simple and even amazing.

Mark Fowler

August 24, 2007

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The “I” codes are being adopted around the country state-by-state and there are impacts for lay-in acoustical ceiling installers and architects in areas prone to seismic activity.

Mark Fowler

July 30, 2007

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Sometimes it seems that employers try to force everyone into a certain role, into a way of thinking or they try making people something they are not. Good leaders recognize these differences in people and put their talents to their best use.

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