Webinars

AWCI Online Learning Series

Between bustling work schedules, family activities and the day-to-day tasks that seemingly pop up everywhere, the demands on your time are already stretching you beyond thin. We get it.

That’s why AWCI has created its Online Learning Series—live and on-demand professional development that fits into your already-packed schedule. Each webinar is available as-it-happens or as-it-fits—at lunch, on the job site, or even after the kids are in bed—to help you learn about what’s happening in the wall and ceiling industry at your own pace. The best part? Each program in the AWCI Online Learning Series is available free of charge.

Upcoming Events

*Schedule and topic are subject to change.

Optimizing Data Center Ceilings for Integrated Aisle Containment
Online Learning Series

November 10, 2026 2:00 PM

This webinar explores how structural ceilings and containment systems impact data center performance, scalability and reliability, while providing design insights, market trends and essential testing protocols for creating flexible, future-ready data center environments.

Presenter: Suzanne Disette,  Global Business Development Manager, Mission Critical, USG

Sponsored by USG.

Plexxis Cloud: The Connected Software Playbook for Uniting Bidding, Field, Project Management and Finance Teams!
Online Learning Series

November 17, 2026 2:00 PM

Learn what happens when your bidding, field, project management and finance teams stop fighting disconnected systems—and start working from the same playbook. Join us for a fast-paced look at the new Plexxis Cloud platform, made specifically for the trades!

See how connected workflows unite estimating, project management, field operations, accounting and reporting so information flows with the work. One solution. No patchwork. Serious competitive advantage.

Presenter: Chad Pearson, Partner, Plexxis Software 

Sponsored by Plexxis Software.

Meet Me at the Top: Head-of-Wall Firestopping
Online Learning Series

October 27, 2026 2:00 PM

The top of a rated wall is a critical intersection for firestopping, structural movement and jobsite detailing. This contractor-focused webinar takes a practical look at head-of-wall fire-resistive joints across flat slabs and fluted metal decks.

Through real-world examples, attendees will explore how joint width, movement, deck configuration and wall-orientation drive-system selection. We’ll compare traditional wool, sealant and spray methods with modern preformed gasket solutions to help you recognize field conditions, evaluate tested systems and choose the right approach for every application.

Presenter:

John Zalepka, Director of Training and Industry Engagement,
Specified Technologies Inc.

Sponsored by Specified Technologies Inc.

BUILD29: AWCI’s Convention + Expo

Hilton West Palm Beach & The Palm Beach County Convention Center
Palm Beach, Florida

BUILD28: AWCI’s Convention + Expo

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Aurora, Colorado

Industry Leaders Conference 2027

Hilton Austin
Austin, Texas

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Past Webinars

Women in Construction Video Series

Listen to Kim Galie, Kerri MacAlpine and Megan Washnieski share their experiences in the construction industry.

Lessons Learned from AWCI’s Peer Safety Reviews

AWCI’s Safety Directors Committee conducted peer safety reviews of two member contracting companies that involved several days of assessing each company’s written safety and health program and recordkeeping documents.

Seismic Requirements in Suspended Ceiling Design

This one-hour webinar reviews the basics of seismic events and translate that based on established building code requirements to suspended acoustical ceiling installations.

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AWCI has created its Online Learning Series—live and on-demand professional development that fits into your already-packed schedule.