The 'trowel trades' are among the oldest and most respected trades on the North American continent. These trades can be adapted to meet a number of construction needs. Specialized craftsmen in the arts of installation and finishing put their talents to use in creating stunning artisan-like results. Take pride in what you do... become an EIFS craftsman!

Strong job markets, educational opportunities, healthcare capabilities and social experiences are a few key reasons why 80 percent of Americans still live in urban areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 

In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components. 

While energy efficiency and sustainability in building design has been a major focus in recent years for architects and owners, the manufacturing of construction materials is often overlooked. 

There never seems to be a shortage of interesting situations in the stucco and EIFS world. With my passion for these industries and my ever-open eyes and ears-to-the-ground alertness, I find myself engaged in some very intriguing conversations usually related to a “situation.” 

A 1965 cast-in-place concrete office building in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., was showing its age.

EIMA’s membership has increased by 450 percent in the last decade. At the beginning of the decade, EIMA had just over 100 members. 

It was 1969. The counter-culture was still at odds with a burgeoning capitalist movement. With the landing on the moon, change seemed inevitable and progressive. 

The deadline for submissions for the 2019 EIFS Hero Awards has been extended to Friday, December 20th. 

As part of an initiative to increase the use of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) in the residential market, EIMA has created a marketing video.