W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Gabriel Quintana of the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau about the upcoming 2025 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show, happening May 15–17 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This premier event for wall and ceiling professionals features an innovative exhibit hall, educational seminars, a keynote from workplace culture expert Nora Burns, and unmatched networking opportunities.

Lead generation serves contractors well, but do they really know what the first touchpoint was that led a customer to their business? In this episode, Art Unlimited CEO and marketing expert Anna Anderson challenges contractors to think differently about where and how to invest in lead generation.

In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Jill Bloom interviews Travis Vap, CEO of South Valley Drywall, about the company’s outlook in 2025, their use of technology like 3D modeling and Dusty software to boost efficiency, and his insights on labor and immigration reform.

W&C Editor John Wyatt talks with Greg Oaks of Oaks Bros. Nestled in the heart of Greenbrier, Ark., the subcontractor has built a formidable reputation in exterior plastering and related construction specialties.

Trim-Tex has acquired Plastic Components Inc., marking its first acquisition in 56 years and expanding its product offerings to include exterior-grade PVC profiles. This strategic move unites two family-owned companies with a shared commitment to quality, creating the industry’s most comprehensive source for interior and exterior PVC finishing solutions.

EIMA’s Executive Director Stephen Sears shares updates on the association’s evolving governance structure and collaborative efforts with industry partners, while also highlighting its selection for a $2.2 million EPA grant to support environmental product declarations for EIFS. Additionally, EIMA is gearing up for its 44th Annual Meeting in March 2025 near Orlando, Florida, offering industry education, networking, and its signature golf tournament.

In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, John Wyatt talks with Tom Harris about the record-breaking success of February’s Spray Foam Convention & Expo in Daytona Beach. Harris highlights impressive attendance, packed breakout sessions, and the strong industry interest in spray foam education, with presentation materials expected to be available online soon.