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This Stucco and Drainage Planes document was prepared by the Lath and Plaster Subcommittee of the AWCI Codes and Technical Council.



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News and Announcements

AI Boom Reshapes Data Center Construction with New Power, Cooling and Design Demands

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the data center industry, pushing construction teams to rethink design, power and cooling systems at an unprecedented scale.
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Building Product Manufacturers Must Align Demand and Fulfillment to Succeed

For building products manufacturers, aligning the teams that drive demand with those that fulfill it is essential to long-term success.
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Architecture Billings Continue to Decline, Reflecting Ongoing Industry Slowdown

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index fell to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March, signaling a sharper decline in billings across U.S. architecture firms.
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Media

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In addition to being 2024–2025 president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Johnny Barnes is principal at TriCoast Building Group LLC in Gainesville, Florida.
President's Message

Employee Development and Retention

The acoustic and drywall industry faces ongoing challenges, including skilled labor shortages, high turnover rates and an aging workforce.

By Johnny Barnes

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Feature Article

Workplace Violence Prevention Laws from Coast to Coast

Workplace violence laws vary significantly from state to state, and more states are expected to implement their own versions in the coming years.

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How to Handle Disputes Without Ruining Your Business Reputation

By proactively addressing potential conflicts, fostering open communication, and prioritizing fairness, you can minimize disputes and maintain strong, lasting relationships.

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Employee Development and the Impact on Retention

Change your definition of employee development to primarily include “the relationship aspect of everything.”

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Resources

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Education Programs

Advance your career in construction with AWCI’s courses and certificate programs. From the Doing It Right programs, to webinars and education sessions at major AWCI events, AWCI guides the industry and raises the professional bar for all.

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Media

AWCI offers publications and materials oriented toward improving the knowledge of your team and educating your clients. The industry’s only print magazine, members-only newsletters and white papers help fulfill AWCI’s mission to assist each member in operating a successful business.

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Technical Resources

AWCI keeps members up-to-date by working with organizations that set standards and specifications and monitoring regulatory agencies. Members are informed of changes on a monthly basis through the AWCI Codes & Standards Digest newsletter.

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Health & Safety

The health, safety and well-being of those in our industry is of utmost importance for all member companies, so AWCI belongs to several coalitions that support the work of professionals throughout the construction industry. AWCI also updates members on developments in safety via a column in AWCI’s Construction Dimensions and with several safety-related publications released throughout the year.

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Recent Webinars and Online Learning Series

Lessons Learned from AWCI's Peer Safety Reviews

With leadership from AWCI’s Safety Directors Committee, our peer safety review teams conducted reviews at two contractor member companies in California in 2023.

Tech, AI: Unlocking Confidence

Embracing technology and AI is crucial for companies to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.
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Understanding the Uses of the Dens® Suite Interior Products

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s technical support and sales experts present the uses of the Dens® line of interior products.
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