Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

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The Stucco—Doing It Right® program is online, self-paced and will give YOU the marketing edge you need to get the job and get the job done right!

Available online in English and Spanish!

Newly Updated Program

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March 15-18, 2026

New Orleans, LA

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2025 Wall and Ceiling Industry Trends Report

Presented by FMI in partnership with AWCI and the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.

News and Announcements

March 25, 2026

Foundation Donates $5,000 to New Orleans Career Center at AWCI’s BUILD26

The Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC), a premier hub for technical education and vocational training.

March 9, 2026

How High-Performing Contractors Drive Predictable Profits

In the construction industry, project success is often won or lost during the execution phase.

February 28, 2026

The E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act: What Ohio Contractors Need to Know

Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s construction landscape undergoes a significant shift with the implementation of the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act.

Media

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March/April 2026

President's Message

BUILD26: Not to Be Missed

By Jeff Dreisewerd

Feature Article

Lightweight Performance for Fire‑Rated Designs

Safety remains one of the most critical considerations in wall and ceiling construction, particularly when it comes to fire‑rated assemblies.

Feature Article

Steel—Doing It Right®: Excellence in Cold-Formed Steel Training

By providing a consistent technical framework, this revised educational program helps teams work more efficiently, seize new market opportunities and stay competitive as cold-formed steel grows as a primary structural solution.

Feature Article

Scott Casabona Honored with 2026 AWCI Pinnacle Award

In a powerful moment that brought industry leaders to their feet at BUILD26: AWCI’s Convention + Expo, AWCI presented the 2026 Pinnacle Award, to Scott Casabona.