March/April 2026
Margins and Labor Hours
In the competitive landscape of 2026, the traditional low-bid approach to acoustic wall assemblies is often a silent profit killer.
In the competitive landscape of 2026, the traditional low-bid approach to acoustic wall assemblies is often a silent profit killer.
Confusion between Stucco and EIFS can lead to incorrect repairs, misapplied code requirements and preventable field failures.
Safety remains one of the most critical considerations in wall and ceiling construction, particularly when it comes to fire‑rated assemblies.
Thermal bridging occurs when conductive elements within a wall assembly—such as steel studs or fasteners—create pathways that allow heat to bypass insulation, significantly reducing real world energy performance and occupant comfort. One of the most...
In a powerful moment that brought industry leaders to their feet at BUILD26: AWCI’s Convention + Expo, AWCI presented the 2026 Pinnacle Award, to Scott Casabona.
For more than 50 years, CEMCO® has been recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States.
Construction companies face existential threats from disasters such as fires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Prudent advance planning will help preserve assets, retain customers and ensure the preservation of systems required to continue operations.
More women are entering construction careers that offer a dynamic mix of challenge and problem solving with a rewarding finished product.
By providing a consistent technical framework, this revised educational program helps teams work more efficiently, seize new market opportunities and stay competitive as cold-formed steel grows as a primary structural solution.
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