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Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

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The largest trade show for the wall and ceiling industry.

March 31–April 3, 2025
The Westin Charlotte
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Funded by the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry and brought to you by AWCI and FMI.

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Value of Membership

AWCI provides services and activities to enhance your ability to operate a successful business.

Join our 2,400 members consisting of contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who contribute to nearly all wall and ceiling commercial, government, institutional, retail and residential construction in the United States and portions of Canada.

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News and Announcements

Biden Labor Department Withdraws Proposed Apprenticeship Rule

The Biden administration withdrew its proposed rule to redefine government-registered apprenticeship programs on November 27, 2024. Announced earlier this year, the rule faced opposition from both construction labor unions and

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How to Handle Disputes Without Ruining Your Business Reputation

Join us December 18 (2:00 pm ET) for this free live webinar that will provide you with the essential strategies to address contract disputes professionally and preserve business relationships. You

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Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the deadline for submitting comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and

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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

Time to Reflect on 2024 and Look Forward to 2025

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year while looking ahead with optimism to 2025.

By Johnny Barnes

Feature Article

Black Gridstone Ceiling Panels Elevate Spaces

As design trends evolve, the ceiling is gaining recognition as a crucial element in creating a cohesive and impactful interior space.

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AWCI Member Spotlight: Eric Stark Interiors

Stark bidding is very competitive now and owners seem a little weary of getting things started here in California due to the state of the economy and the federal election.

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Human Capital Risk Management:

Companies can gain a competitive strategic advantage by building a human-centric culture. A human capital risk management strategy helps companies consider the risks versus rewards of making such investment. The business case for investing in a “people-first” culture is clear.

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Resources

Emerging leaders training

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

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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.

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Tech, AI: Unlocking Confidence

Embracing technology and AI is crucial for companies to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.
Sponsored and Presented by Quantify, Construction Connectivity and Spec-ID

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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.
Sponsored and Presented by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum