Walls & Ceilings Blog

Trowel Talk: The Value of Regulation

January 13, 2012

As we continue our efforts to recover the economy and return jobs to America that have been lost to foreign lands, many politicians are pointing the finger at regulatory agencies as a hindering factor in America’s competitiveness.

Something to Consider: The Impact of Price Increases

John Wyatt

January 11, 2012

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It’s pretty much confirmed that customers will see another price increase in January for drywall in North America.

The Finish Line: Requirements for EIFS

Robert Thomas

January 10, 2012

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In the early days of EIFS in North America, EIFS was considered to be a specialty product.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!: Why Change is so Hard

Mark Fowler

December 14, 2011

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Change is hard and in construction it is almost impossible. Why?

Something to Consider: North American Gypsum Manufacturers Prove Themselves

John Wyatt

December 12, 2011

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For a few years now, Walls & Ceilings has had to be very careful on how we have reported on the Chinese drywall issue.

Sean D. Smith: How to Handle Quality Control

Sean D. Smith

December 5, 2011

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No doubt, a construction career can be tough, with daily dour developments broadcast by media and word of mouth.

Trowel Talk: Trickle Down Theory

William E. Rogers ACP

November 29, 2011

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Back in the 1980s, the term “Trickle Down Economics” was coined to describe a theory that if we gave incentives to business owners, they will in turn invest and expand their operations, thereby creating new jobs and greater opportunity for all. Economists and politicians are still debating if the policies of the ’80s helped or hurt the country.