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W&C’s expert columnist discuss plaster, drywall, EIFS, steel framing, stucco, software, codes and more.

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Adventures in Drywall

Kevin Bush reports on the varied and newest products available to drywallers.

All in Agreement

Pete Battisti provides agreeable business advice.

All Things Gypsum

Technical and current information about the standards and practices in the drywall industry.

Art & Craft of Plastering

Patrick Webb writes about interior plaster, with an emphasis on historical and decorative applications.

Centered on Solutions

Specialist Greg Duyka reports on software options and tools available for contractors.

Industry Voices

This column discusses important industry concerns and trends.

On the Safe Side

Safety consultant Michael Rich reports on equipment, creating programs and a safe working environment.

Trowel Talk

Plasterer William Rogers discusses the work force and the hawk-and-trowel trades.

Straight Green

Chris Dixon reports on green-related themes, code updates, innovations and products within the trades.

Stucco Stop

Albert Carrillo elaborates on stucco, including continuous insulation and EIFS.

The Finish Line

Robert Thomas offers invaluable editorial on EIFS trends and issues.

Up Front

Editorial Director Mark Fowler comments on contracts, codes and labor issues.

Exiting Your Business

Kevin Kennedy, President of Beacon Exit Planning LLC, discusses how to successfully exit your business. The information is not intended to be legal, accounting, insurance or tax advice.

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Fair Labor Standards Act

Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Rule Change

The Department Of Labor Believes Its Proposed Rule Change Could “Reduce Worker Misclassification, Reduce Litigation, Increase Efficiency And Job Satisfaction And Flexibility.”
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Trent Cotney
November 6, 2020
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The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed more than 80 years ago, and since then, the United States Department of Labor has struggled to define the term “independent contractor.” 


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Clay Time

It's Clay Time!

An Overview Of The Clay Material Used By Plaster Artisans.
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Patrick Webb
November 6, 2020
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Clay is a simple word for a very complex material. 


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Up Front

What's Urgent vs. What's Important

Recognizing What’s Important And What’s Urgent, And The Consequences Of Not Making That Distinction.
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Mark Fowler
November 5, 2020
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Whether you’re a CEO, contractor, project manager, head of sales, superintendent or foreman, you have to make decisions. 


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Skilled Labor

Two Wrongs

Academics Don’t Always Understand That The Country Needs Skilled Labor—And That A Computer Won’t Fill That Gap.
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Mark Fowler
October 5, 2020
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I have written many times about the skill of a craft and the need for training. America is fighting over the future of the coal industry and its relevance.


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Estimating Files

Stop Struggling to Share Estimating Files

Brighter Days Are Ahead: There Is No Need To Rely On Paper To Share Bid Proposals Anymore Or Struggle Doing So Digitally
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Mark Fly
October 5, 2020
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For many cost estimators, the days of working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past. 


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Bid Accuracy

How to Improve Bid Accuracy

The Industry Has Evolved Into A Specialty And These Tips Can Help To Improve Bid Accuracy.
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Mark Fly
September 11, 2020
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As someone who started in construction almost 40 years ago, there are a few truths that never change. 


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Up Front

Becoming a Great Leader

Every Day Is A Battle In The Construction Industry: So Let's Take A Look At History’s Past Battles And See How We Can Learn From Them.
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Mark Fowler
September 8, 2020
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I know many contractors and supervisors feel each day is simply a battle of survival. 


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Up Front

Is Adaptability a Concern?

Changes To All Facets Of Careers Is What Moves The World Forward.
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Mark Fowler
August 7, 2020
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As we enter another phase of this pandemic, it seems confusion is escalating. 


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Bad Data

The High Cost of Bad Data

Construction Software and Cloud-Based Technology Make For Easier and More Accurate Bids, Build Outs and Collaboration.
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Mark Fly
August 6, 2020
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Bad data. Duplicates. Data silos. Whether you’re a roofing or drywall contractor, you’ve probably experienced garbage-in, garbage-out. 


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Up Front

Lost Tribes

We Should Show And Exhibit A lot More Respect For Those That Put Themselves On The Line.
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Mark Fowler
July 3, 2020
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According to the study called “Hidden Tribes: A Study in the America’s Polarized Landscape” (by the international group More in Common), experts concluded Americans can be placed into one of seven categories based on their beliefs. From far left to far right, there are progressive activists, traditional liberals, passive liberals, the politically disengaged, moderates, traditional conservatives and devoted conservatives. 


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