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Bridging the Trade Gap: Can Gen Z Save America’s Skilled Workforce?

As baby boomers retire and construction demand soars, the next generation holds the key — if it can overcome stigma and outdated perceptions.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
December 3, 2025
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As baby boomers retire and construction demand soars, the next generation holds the key — if it can overcome stigma and outdated perceptions.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler
Up Front

Adding Layers: The Hidden Cost of Complicated Solutions

In industries from construction to healthcare, well-meaning solutions often take the form of added layers—of products, procedures, or bureaucracy—that rarely solve root problems and instead inflate costs, create frustration, and hinder progress.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
August 21, 2025
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In industries from construction to healthcare, well-meaning solutions often take the form of added layers—of products, procedures, or bureaucracy—that rarely solve root problems and instead inflate costs, create frustration, and hinder progress.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler
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Be Careful What You Wish For

In construction, opportunities that seem too good to be true often come with hidden costs—and sometimes devastating consequences.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
July 22, 2025
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In construction, opportunities that seem too good to be true often come with hidden costs—and sometimes devastating consequences.
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Drywall Robots Can Be Your Competitive Edge in the Data Center Industry

Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.
Kevin Albert is CEO and founder of Canvas.
Kevin Albert
June 30, 2025
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Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.


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JLG Whitepaper Unveils Vision for the Future of Job Sites

Exploring how automation and connectivity are transforming the equipment industry.
April 22, 2025
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Exploring how automation and connectivity are transforming the equipment industry.


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Precision Matters

The importance and benefits of accurate measurement tools for subcontractors.
Allan York is senior vice-president and general manager, Construction and Solar at EagleView.
Allan York
April 16, 2025
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The importance and benefits of accurate measurement tools for subcontractors.
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Is Automation the Future of Drywall Finishing?

Now that automation is available, it is helping drywall contractors with part of their jobs, from automated cutting tools to robotics arms.
Kevin Albert is CEO and founder of Canvas.
Kevin Albert
March 26, 2025
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Now that automation is available, it is helping drywall contractors with part of their jobs, from automated cutting tools to robotics arms.


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Construction Technology

What is the Next Drywall Automation Trend?

January 6, 2025
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To combat supply chain issues, a labor shortage and other industry challenges, drywall contractors have been incorporating automation into their work, according to HP. These tools have helped contractors with efficiency, quality, consistency and costs.


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Estes Design And Manufacturing Aluminum Panel Automated Installation

Advanced Automation Speeds Installation of Exterior Aluminum Panels

June 23, 2023
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Estes Design and Manufacturing has a unique design and manufacturing system that produces exterior aluminum panels that are faster to manufacture as well as easier and faster to install. The company recently completed a project that required 1,003 panels - without a single remake.


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The Future of AI in Construction

When Construction Meets AI, Who Wins?

The murky world of artificial intelligence becomes muddled in the professional plane.
Jonathon Hughes
Jonathan Hughes
June 9, 2023
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The murky world of artificial intelligence becomes muddled in the professional plane.
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