People News

January/February 2026

Brown Encourages Excellence through a Culture of Heroes

Tapping into his 30-plus years in franchise development, the former SERVPRO® executive will share insights and practices to create a culture of heroes that helps leaders grow their people’s potential—not just their business.

January/February 2026

Member Spotlight: Heartwood Building Group Inc.

Heartwood Building Group Inc. has built its reputation largely on tackling demanding renovation contracts, often in occupied hospitals, universities and the industrial sector in Philadelphia.

2025 July/August

The Year to Come at the AWCI Helm

Like many in this trade, I started on the jobsite, and the lessons I learned there about work ethic, teamwork and leadership continue to guide me today.

2025 July/August

Construction Trends: July/August 2025

On April 28, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced LEED v5 (leadership in energy and environmental design), the latest version of its green building certification program.

2025 May/June

Construction Trends: May/June 2025

The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the sole approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released the findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey.

2025 May/June

Mike Taylor

AWCI’s 2025 Pinnacle Award Mike Taylor, CEO of Liddle Brothers Contracting Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, was honored with the Pinnacle Award, the highest distinction given by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI),...