Webinar Calendar

Sponsored by the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.

The dust has settled on a high-octane 2025, but the big question remains: Can the U.S. economy keep its footing, or are we staring down the next recession?

Buckle up for a high-velocity, data-packed deep dive into the vitals of the industry—from employment and housing to financial markets and commercial real estate. You can expect sharp insights, a few surprises and just enough humor to make the hard numbers go down easy. Join us as we decode the present and forecast exactly what’s waiting around the corner.

Speaker:
Anirban Basu, Chair and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc.

Discover Rockfon Mono® Acoustic, a lightweight, low-dust system with fast flat or curved installs delivering seamless monolithic ceilings with NRC up to 0.95, Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver® and a 15-year warranty.

Speaker:
Mekram Mohammed, Regional Sales Manager, Rockfon-USA East Division

This webinar dives deep into the high-stakes world of fire-resistive joint applications, tracing the evolution of gypsum wall assemblies from basic code compliance to cutting-edge engineering. We’ll break down the rigorous fire test methods that separate marketing claims from life-safety reality and explore the latest product innovations designed to handle movement without compromising protection. Stay ahead of the curve—and the building inspector—by mastering the design requirements that keep a structure standing when the heat is on.

Speaker:
Jaime Manzo, Firestop Technical Representative, CEMCO