One of the longstanding inefficiencies in wall construction is treating firestopping as a secondary operation rather than an integral part of the wall assembly itself.
Whether it’s a new school, office, healthcare facility, or commercial interior, today’s projects demand more from ceiling systems than ever before.
The 2026 AWCI–FMI report projects a stabilizing construction market with a Membership Sentiment Index of 57.2.
Hiring the right person for each role—particularly a leadership role—strengthens our companies and our industry’s reputation.
As we examine the findings of the 2026 AWCI–FMI Wall and Ceiling Industry Trends Report, one overarching truth stands out to me: our industry has found its footing.
The future of the wall and ceiling industry relies heavily on cultivating the talent of tomorrow.
The Dodge Construction Network reported that non-residential construction planning remained virtually flat in August, with the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) ticking down by a marginal 0.4% to a reading of 282.0, compared to a revised...
It has recently come to my attention that the topic stream for this column has begun to veer off on in a decidedly heady direction.
How is your business doing these days? And how about your market? The answers depend on whom you ask.
Have you ever run into a problem on a jobsite that you can only fix if you knew about the issue earlier?
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