If Walls Could Talk
SkillsUSA Champ Builds Thriving Business, Makes Team USA
Tristan Coates' journey from student competitor to business owner highlights the opportunities available in today's skilled trades.
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Dear Anna
Build Trust That Wins More Contracts Now
Anna Anderson explains how awards, certifications and media exposure build contractor trust online.
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Legal Insights
Employment Risks and Severance
Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
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2026 CISCA Summit
Contractors Eye Growth at CISCA Summit 2026
Ceiling contractors gathered in Grapevine, Texas, pointing to steady demand, rising data center work and a focus on education, technology and workforce development.
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Women Who Build
Building on Family Foundations
After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.
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Women Who Build
Turning Jobsite Pain Points Into Innovation
After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.
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Women Who Build
Navigating Industry Barriers
Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.
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Women Who Build
Turning Setbacks Into Industry Leadership
Jessica Azarelo transformed a career disruption into the launch of Attic Queen, a growing insulation and building performance company.
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Women Who Build
Drywall Shorty Builds a Global Following
Lydia Crowder turned two decades of drywall finishing experience into a social media platform that educates millions and promotes Level 5 finishing excellence.
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Women Who Build
Listening to Ceilings Since Childhood
Manufacturer’s rep and entrepreneur Daana Denzel turned early exposure to acoustical construction into a thriving career in the wall and ceiling industry.
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