People News

March/April 2026

Breaking Thermal Bridges in Wall Design

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...

March/April 2026

Your People Need Calm

Walk a jobsite under pressure, and you’ll recognize the signs immediately.

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.