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.

Building for Mission-Critical Performance and Reliability
Online Learning Series

October 14, 2026 2:00 PM

This webinar features a conversation with AWCI CEO Michael Stark on the growing impact of mission-critical construction, with a focus on data centers and the pressures they place on schedules, coordination and job-site performance.

We will examine how this shift is affecting contractors, framers, drywall crews and the trades as these projects demand tighter tolerances, cleaner workflows and higher reliability. We’ll also demonstrate tools built for mission-critical environments and show how their specific features, like spark-free cutting, controlled fastening and consistent output under demanding conditions, align with the strict requirements these projects impose.

Presenter:
Ty Fletcher, Vice President, Product Management
Grabber Construction Products

Sponsored by Grabber Construction Products.

Designing Fire-Resistive Joints to Meet Today’s Designs
Online Learning Series

September 16, 2026 2:00 PM

CEMCO will discuss fire-resistive joint applications, influencing IBC Code requirements, various applications and the options available today. Fire, aesthetics and sound requirements will be discussed with focus on cost effective, code compliant products and solutions.

Presenter:
David Mistler, Firestop Product Manager, CEMCO

Sponsored by CEMCO.

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

BUILD27: AWCI’s Convention + Expo

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, 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.

Explore Our Full Webinars Archive on YouTube

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