Contracting may not seem like the most obvious place where artificial intelligence can be useful, but if contractors are open-minded, they’ll find AI can make them more productive. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, explains how AI can be used to assist in marketing efforts.

In the latest episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” W&C’s Jill Bloom and John Wyatt speak with Stephen Sears, CEO and executive director of EIMA, about the association’s initiatives and the status of their goals. Sears provides an update on this year’s EIMA event in Texas, including the renaming of their competition to the EIFS Excellence Awards, membership growth, and educational courses. He also discusses the Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report and how EIFS can offer long-term benefits for building owners, sharing his thoughts on the future of the system and the industry.

In this episode of "If Walls Could Talk," Editor John Wyatt speaks with Tom Harris about the benefits and challenges of metal buildings, particularly in managing interior moisture with a vapor impermeable shell. The discussion highlights how vapor drive, the movement of moisture from areas of high to low energy, affects buildings differently in the South and North due to temperature differences. The SPFA is developing a guide to help professionals address high humidity applications in these structures.

Protecting your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco, and Hasshi Sudler, professor at Villanova University, share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.

Even with a dedicated employee or marketing agency at the helm, the possibility for social media growth is endless. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, discusses how to unlock your company’s social media potential.

In this episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” W&C Editor John Wyatt chats with Dan Sweeney of Sweeney Drywall Finishes about the company's cover feature in our magazine and its ventures in New England. As the May cover star, Sweeney shares insights on niche markets and plans for the upcoming year during a candid discussion unpacking the Northeast market landscape.

In special episode of "If Walls Could Talk," W&C Associate Editor Michael Levitt chats with James Chaney, senior project manager at Acoustical Design Inc., about the honor of being featured on the magazine's cover. Chaney reflects on the humbling experience and discusses ADI's legacy, which he and his wife are committed to preserving after recently acquiring the company.