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Stucco and Drainage
Planes Technical Document
(2nd Edition)

Updated for 2025!

This Stucco and Drainage Planes document was prepared by the Lath and Plaster Subcommittee of the AWCI Codes and Technical Council.



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2024 Annual Report Now Available

Featuring a brand new, interactive format, the AWCI 2024 Annual Report is available to view.

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Webinars, Events and Online Learning!

Increase your knowledge and improve your business with AWCI’s educational webinars, innovative meetings and networking events.

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The largest trade show for the wall and ceiling industry.

March 31–April 3, 2025
The Westin Charlotte
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wall and Ceiling
Industry Trends
Report

Learn more about the top concerns among contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
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News and Announcements

In Memoriam: Leonard D. Liddle Sr.

Former AWCI member and AWCI Pinnacle award winner (2004) Leonard D. Liddle Sr., 94, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025.
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U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries Divided Over Trump’s Tariffs

According to a New York Times article, "Who Likes Tariffs," there are mixed reactions to President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Could Impact the Construction Industry

President Trump’s policy agenda could have significant impacts on the construction industry. Here are five key areas where his policies may affect construction and contracting.
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Media

The March/April 2025 cover of Construction Dimensions.

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In addition to being 2024–2025 president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Johnny Barnes is principal at TriCoast Building Group LLC in Gainesville, Florida.
President's Message

Mental Health and Stress Management

The wall and ceiling industry is a critical pillar of the construction sector, characterized by its physically demanding nature, long hours and high-pressure work environments.

By Johnny Barnes

STI Leads Firestop Innovation
Feature Article

Firestop for Today’s Construction Challenges

As building construction has increased in complexity, so has the proper design, usage and installation of firestopping materials.

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Feature Article

The Heart of the Agreement

Evidently, there is no right or wrong approach to composing a successful agreement between a commercial drywall contractor and his general contractor counterpart.

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Feature Article

Be Safety Prepared: Communication and Awareness Planning

Creating a construction emergency plan involves thorough risk assessment, clear communication, regular training and coordination with local emergency services.

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Resources

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Education Programs

Advance your career in construction with AWCI’s courses and certificate programs. From the Doing It Right programs, to webinars and education sessions at major AWCI events, AWCI guides the industry and raises the professional bar for all.

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Media

AWCI offers publications and materials oriented toward improving the knowledge of your team and educating your clients. The industry’s only print magazine, members-only newsletters and white papers help fulfill AWCI’s mission to assist each member in operating a successful business.

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Technical Resources

AWCI keeps members up-to-date by working with organizations that set standards and specifications and monitoring regulatory agencies. Members are informed of changes on a monthly basis through the AWCI Codes & Standards Digest newsletter.

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Health & Safety

The health, safety and well-being of those in our industry is of utmost importance for all member companies, so AWCI belongs to several coalitions that support the work of professionals throughout the construction industry. AWCI also updates members on developments in safety via a column in AWCI’s Construction Dimensions and with several safety-related publications released throughout the year.

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Recent Webinars and Online Learning Series

Lessons Learned from AWCI's Peer Safety Reviews

With leadership from AWCI’s Safety Directors Committee, our peer safety review teams conducted reviews at two contractor member companies in California in 2023.

Tech, AI: Unlocking Confidence

Embracing technology and AI is crucial for companies to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.
Sponsored and Presented by Quantify, Construction Connectivity and Spec-ID

Understanding the Uses of the Dens® Suite Interior Products

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s technical support and sales experts present the uses of the Dens® line of interior products.
Sponsored and Presented by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum