Walls & Ceilings Blog

Basics of Bulk Water Management through Rainscreens

doverbey@bdmd.com (Daniel Overbey) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The building envelope must face a number of damage functions: bulk and capillary water, air-born water, vapor, radiation (ultraviolet degradation), pests, and people.

Green Proving Ground Proves Its Ground

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

The Green Proving Ground program is paving the way for promising technologies into the sustainable built environment.

University Funds Campus Improvements with Energy Savings

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Johnson Controls to deliver $58 million in operational and energy efficiency savings.

Ten U.S. Programs Setting Inspiring Example of Sustainability

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Recyclebank names 10 clean-tech pioneer that celebrate U.S. ingenuity with list of motivating environmental initiatives.

The Smart Home: The Next Green Building Revolution

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

A smart home lets the homeowner reduce consumption by only using energy where and when it's most needed, saving money and the planet without affecting comfort.

How to store Business Cards on your Phone

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Apps to download to increase productivity.

Something to Consider: Fun in the Sun

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On behalf of the magazine’s staff, I am looking forward to seeing all of our industry friends down in San Antonio next week.

Something to Consider: Down by the River

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500

Almost a year ago, I wrote a similar blog calling out that the year is in full swing and the great trade show circus is among us.

Trowel Talk: The Phoenix Project

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500

As our nation mourns the loss of innocent life in Newtown and Sandy Hook, Conn., we know there will be a painful national debate on how to keep such tragedies from occurring.

Something to Consider: Shows to Fall Back On

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:11:00 -0500

Pretty soon, all the leaves are brown. As we slip out of summer next week, this fall provides several shows W&C will be attending and exhibiting at.

Apps to increase Productivity

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Your smartphone probably goes everywhere with you, from the job site to the dinner table, and you should consider it an irreplaceable resource, if you don’t already.

Building Product Apps

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This weeks app trend is: Building Products

Virtual Green Expo & CEU Credits

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Earn CEU's and learn more on a variety of topics August 2 at The Virtual Green Expo.

The Finish Line: Who is Responsible?

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400

EIFS manufacturers go a long way in developing their EIFS products.

Trowel Talk: Safety First—Skin Protection

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The guys I learned my trade from were mostly World War II veterans and tough as nails. They showed up early, worked hard and could always be counted on to take care of business.

Job Site Tech—Intro to Apps: Estimation

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:45:00 -0400

Each week Casey will discuss useful business technology solutions and introduce you to the latest news in tech culture.

Virtually Green

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

For the third year, BNP Media, Walls & Ceilings’ publishing company, will be presenting the Virtual Green Expo.

Tool Talk: Security and Fan Systems

rick.rominger@alliedbuilding.com (Rick Rominger) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Northern Plains Regional Manager Derek Schuck has found instant success with a new line of Honeywell branded Solar Attic Fans.

Something to Consider: The NWCB Continues a Standard of Excellence

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Hats off to the Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau for another exceptional seminar and trade show.

Trowel Talk: Has Social Media Helped Your Business?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:32:00 -0400

You see the icons flashed on every Internet and print advertisement.

Tool Talk: Safety System

rick.rominger@alliedbuilding.com (Rick Rominger) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:07:00 -0400

An item that has been in the marketplace for some time but not highly known in the field is the Guardian Safe-T ladder extension system.

Something to Consider: All Shapes and Sizes

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:53:00 -0400

Anyone interested in utilizing drywall into creative and stylized designs should take advantage of this: Walls & Ceilings’ next Webinar will be a presentation on Grabber Construction Product’s PanelMax, a system that makes creating intricate shapes and assemblies from drywall much more affordable.

Racing the Tide

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:03:00 -0500

Roger Waters, once a member of Pink Floyd, and always a lyri(musi)cal genius, in 1987 wrote “The Tide Is Turning,” a song heavy with sentiments of war, nuclear holocaust, media malevolence, and political malfeasance.

Tool Talk: Birth of a Blog

rick.rominger@alliedbuilding.com (Rick Rominger) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:28:00 -0500

I was discussing one of my favorite topics-tools-with my friends at Walls & Ceilings magazine, and they mentioned that tools are a topic contractors just can’t get enough of.

Something to Consider: The Show Circuit Begins

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:25:00 -0500

This year’s trade show season is upon us now. As I write this, World of Concrete seems to be another success, where it still holds the show at its home in Las Vegas. In February, International Builders’ Show will again be in Orlando.

Trowel Talk: The Value of Regulation

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:04:00 -0500

As we continue our efforts to recover the economy and return jobs to America that have been lost to foreign lands, many politicians are pointing the finger at regulatory agencies as a hindering factor in America’s competitiveness.

Something to Consider: The Impact of Price Increases

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:28:00 -0500

It’s pretty much confirmed that customers will see another price increase in January for drywall in North America.

The Finish Line: Requirements for EIFS

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:55:00 -0500

In the early days of EIFS in North America, EIFS was considered to be a specialty product.

Something to Consider: North American Gypsum Manufacturers Prove Themselves

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:57:00 -0500

For a few years now, Walls & Ceilings has had to be very careful on how we have reported on the Chinese drywall issue.

Trowel Talk: Trickle Down Theory

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:35:00 -0500

Back in the 1980s, the term “Trickle Down Economics” was coined to describe a theory that if we gave incentives to business owners, they will in turn invest and expand their operations, thereby creating new jobs and greater opportunity for all. Economists and politicians are still debating if the policies of the ’80s helped or hurt the country.