Jill Bloom, Group Publisher for Walls & Ceilings, sat down with IIBEC CEO/EVP Brian Pallasch to chat about what to expect during this year’s IIBEC/OBEC BES show in Toronto. Listen in as Pallasch chats about all the educational opportunities available for attendees.

With the school year starting again, is it time to go back to the basics? Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited thinks so and has some marketing tips that could improve your business approach.

Contractors looking to get their name out are put in a difficult position by an election year and the glut of political ads flooding the market. In this episode of “Dear Anna,” Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, helps you determine the best way to navigate this marketing cycle.

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent 6-3 ruling on July 26 overturned the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision, significantly limiting federal agencies' ability to interpret laws and rules. This change will impact various sectors, including environmental regulations, health care costs, and OSHA's enforcement of safety standards. In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses the ruling's implications for the construction industry and advises contractors to review vendor agreements to comply with upcoming amendments to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, Walls & Ceilings Associate Editor Michael Levitt speaks with Lisa Banks of Cincinnati Interiors. The company is on the cover of W&C’s August issue and has been working with ceilings and acoustics for over 30 years.

In this episode of "If Walls Could Talk," John Wyatt interviews Mike Griffin, national sales director at Demand Products and board member of the Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association, about the success of the association’s 72nd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Galveston. Griffin highlights the event’s well-attended educational seminars, trade show, and networking opportunities, emphasizing the importance of keeping members informed on current codes, market trends, and installation techniques for EIFS, stucco, and adhered veneer systems. Additionally, Griffin discusses the challenges in securing general liability insurance for plaster and EIFS, noting the decreasing number of companies offering coverage and the rising costs.

In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, John Wyatt interviews Bruce Honore III, project manager for Precision Development, a specialty subcontractor featured in W&C’s July 2024 issue. Precision Development, founded in 1989, focuses on semi-custom and custom residential markets, offering a one-stop-shop for all masonry needs including new construction, remodels, and repair work. Honore III highlights the company's expertise in moisture management and innovative techniques like the Plain Drain rainscreen and a new patent-pending ventilated stucco system.