The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

Industry Leaders Conference

Take some time out of your busy schedule to significantly impact your business by attending AWCI’s 2024 Industry Leaders Conference in Hollywood, CA. The education sessions are a must for all senior level industry professionals.

September 24-26, 2024
Loews Hollywood
Hollywood, California

2024-25 Awards Nominations Are Now Open

Nominations are open for AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Quality and Innovation Awards, Pinnacle Award and Distinguished Service Award through July 15 at 8 p.m. (ET).

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New Edition.
New Experience.

The completely revamped foundation of EIFS education is now live. Available in both English and Spanish.

Safe Work Practices for Wall & Ceiling Construction Workers

Practices and principles on 41 potential hazards in the drywall and plastering fields. This free publication is available to download in English and Spanish.

Our mission is to provide services and undertake activities that enhance the members’ ability to operate a successful business.

AWCI’s 2,400 members consist of contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who contribute to nearly all wall and ceiling commercial, government, institutional, retail and residential construction in the United States and portions of Canada.

About AWCI: The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

About The Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

Media

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President's Message

Downturn Offers Opportunities

Updating your IT systems and engaging with business customers are examples of what you might want to put on your agenda during less active periods.

By: Travis Winsor

AWCI Member Spotlight: Component Assembly Systems

Component Assembly Systems, Inc. is one of the largest wall and ceiling contractors in the United States, but the company started out small in 1964 when it was founded as Score Carpentry, Inc., in New Rochelle, New York. Its first job was at the New York World’s Fair, installing exhibit cabinetry for $139.23.

Celebrating 50 Years of Service

CEMCO® is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Founded in 1974, CEMCO is recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States.

Weather Worries—When Mother Nature Threatens to Strike

As if completing projects on schedule isn’t already enough to do, a contractor must now deal with meteorology.

Resources

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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