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Boost Profits with AI Scheduling

AI scheduling cuts idle time, labor risk and hidden costs for wall and ceiling contractors.
Mohamed Yousuf, CEO and founder of Smart Workforce AI
Mohamed Yousuf
May 7, 2026
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AI scheduling tools help contractors quickly adapt to delays, reduce idle time and hidden costs, and keep crews productive, safe and compliant.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

AI Isn’t Taking Jobs, It’s Creating More Work!

AI isn’t replacing contractors—it’s adding admin. Learn how to adapt and stay ahead.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
April 28, 2026
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Still unsure about using AI? W&C Executive Director Jill Bloom explores how testing tools side-by-side can build confidence—and why the bigger challenge may be managing AI-savvy customers.
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Michelle and Ed Richards, owners and operators ofLeed Insulation
April 2026 Cover Story

Leed Insulation & Spray Foam: Building a Legacy with Integrity, Innovation and People First

For nearly two decades, Leed Insulation & Spray Foam has blended technical expertise, ethical business practices, and a genuine care for their employees and customers.
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John Wyatt
April 1, 2026
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For nearly two decades, Leed Insulation & Spray Foam has blended technical expertise, ethical business practices, and a genuine care for their employees and customers.


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Crime Blotter

Drywall Firm to Pay $790K in Wage Violations

Innovative Wall Systems to pay a penalty for the willful nature of violations
W&C Staff
March 23, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring an Escondido drywall construction contractor to pay $790,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties after a federal investigation found the employer failed to pay the federally required minimum wage and overtime to 580 workers.
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Liddle Brothers Contractors

Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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John Wyatt
March 2, 2026
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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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U.S. Department of Labor announces $98 Million in Available Funding to Deliver Education, Training, Job Services

YouthBuild grants fund pre-apprenticeship programs to prepare young people for workforce.
W&C Staff
January 1, 2026
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YouthBuild grants fund pre-apprenticeship programs to prepare young people for workforce.


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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Why Abolishing OSHA Misses the Point: The Real Problem Behind Overregulation in Workplace Safety

Despite claims that OSHA is overreaching, the real issue lies in misinterpretation and over-implementation of its standards by employers, contractors, and the growing safety-consulting industry.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
December 22, 2025
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Despite claims that OSHA is overreaching, the real issue lies in misinterpretation and over-implementation of its standards by employers, contractors, and the growing safety-consulting industry.
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Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10 Percent in September, Reports ABC

Every state recorded a construction unemployment rate below 10 percent in September 2025, as national jobless rates remained low despite slowing employment growth and rising industry cost pressures.
December 20, 2025
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Every state recorded a construction unemployment rate below 10 percent in September 2025, as national jobless rates remained low despite slowing employment growth and rising industry cost pressures.


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The leadership team at Western Partitions Inc.

W&C's 2025 Contractor of the Year: Western Partitions Inc.

Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.
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John Wyatt
December 1, 2025
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Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

How Contractors Can Manage Punch Lists and Avoid Costly Litigation

Decades of experience in construction litigation reveal that effective communication and managing punch lists fairly can protect contractors from disputes and financial losses.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
October 28, 2025
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Decades of experience in construction litigation reveal that effective communication and managing punch lists fairly can protect contractors from disputes and financial losses.
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