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

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The Steel Deal

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 Mark Fly 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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Train Your Culture to Care

IT’S ONE THING TO HAVE WELL-TRAINED WORKERS. IT’S ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE WHERE THEY CAN SUCCEED.
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Mark Fowler
May 26, 2022
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Without skilled workers, both productivity and quality drops, and it can drop dramatically.


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From Intern to President

IN A TIME OF CRITICAL SHORTAGES, DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE OF EXISTING EMPLOYEES OR THE POWER OF PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE NEW RECRUITS TO GO THE DISTANCE
Janet Puglisi
April 27, 2022
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As a college student in the early ’90s, Erik Santiago thought his construction degree would lead him to work for a general contractor.


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Sustainability is About to Get Real

THE CONCEPT OF “SUSTAINABILITY” HAS BEEN AROUND FOR DECADES. AND WHO WILL ARGUE THAT IT’S A GREAT IDEA?
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Larry Williams
April 25, 2022
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 I asked 20 of my colleagues to tell me what “sustainability” means, I’d bet you $20 that I’d get 20 different answers. 


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Gypsum Sheathing

CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE, MEET YOUR NEW NAME: GYPSUM SHEATHING
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Mark Fowler
April 22, 2022
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In 1910, the United States adopted and refined the process using calcium sulfate dihydrate.


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The Pressure is on in 2022

THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S PUSH FOR COVID-19 CONTROLS REDEFINING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS CONTINUES.
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Trent Cotney
March 28, 2022
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As we move into 2022, along with the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, contractors will face a variety of other issues.


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Science Made to Fit

HAS THE GENERAL PUBLIC BECOME MORE CRITICAL OF SCIENCE?
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Mark Fowler
March 25, 2022
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Based on experience, I had come to believe that institutions of higher learning were more independent. But over time I found out that many of these reports were skewed.


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Is Working Harder for Less the New Normal?

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR PROFITABILITY? STEPS FOR THE MODERN CONTRACTOR
Mike Kapics
February 22, 2022
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According to the Associated Builders and Contractors Confidence Index, that is the reality construction company owners face today.


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Patrick Webb

Hemp as a Raw Building Material

THE FARM TO GABLE MOVEMENT IS ON. HEMP IS CONVERTING AGRICULTURE INTO ARCHITECTURE.
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Patrick Webb
February 17, 2022
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Imagine not just applying plaster as a protective and decorative finish but as the primary material for the walls themselves.


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Mean Tweets, Hard Critics

IT’S NO SURPRISE THERE IS CRUELTY ALL AROUND US. SO HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT?
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Mark Fowler
February 15, 2022
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It doesn’t matter how many rave reviews or praise and applause one receives, because the second they receive negative feedback, the good no longer matters.


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Contractors: Plan for State and Local Taxes or Your Bottom Line Will Take the Hit

IF YOU’VE NEVER EVALUATED STATE AND LOCAL TAX OBLIGATIONS, YOUR COMPANY COULD BE IN TROUBLE.
Matthew T. Dodge
January 28, 2022
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Are you a contractor bidding on a job in a new state or city outside your home jurisdiction? Have you evaluated the state and local tax obligations—and opportunities—based on the project location? If the answer is no, your company’s chance to win the bid and stretch your profit margins could be negatively impacted.


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