Between bustling work schedules, family activities and the day-to-day tasks that seemingly pop up everywhere, the demands on your time are already stretching you beyond thin. We get it.
That’s why AWCI has created its Online Learning Series—live and on-demand professional development that fits into your already-packed schedule. Each webinar is available as-it-happens or as-it-fits—at lunch, on the job site, or even after the kids are in bed—to help you learn about what’s happening in the wall and ceiling industry at your own pace. The best part? Each program in the AWCI Online Learning Series is available free of charge.
May 20, 2026 2:00 PM
Discover Rockfon Mono® Acoustic, a lightweight, low-dust system with fast flat or curved installs delivering seamless monolithic ceilings with NRC up to 0.95, Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver® and a 15-year warranty.
Speaker:
Mekram Mohammed, Regional Sales Manager, Rockfon-USA East Division
May 14, 2026 1:00 PM
Sponsored by The Foundation
The dust has settled on a high-octane 2025, but the big question remains: Can the U.S. economy keep its footing, or are we staring down the next recession?
Buckle up for a high-velocity, data-packed deep dive into the vitals of the industry—from employment and housing to financial markets and commercial real estate. You can expect sharp insights, a few surprises and just enough humor to make the hard numbers go down easy. Join us as we decode the present and forecast exactly what’s waiting around the corner.
Speaker:
Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc.
May 6, 2026 2:00 PM
Join Grabber’s Innovation Project Manager Lucas Mayer for a 30-minute webinar where he’ll introduce TrueShear™, the portable, battery-operated shearing press revolutionizing the way steel framing studs are cut.
Learn about how Grabber’s newest innovation puts 12 tons of shear force right at your fingertips to cut 16-gauge (54 mils) to 20-gauge (33 mils) steel-framing studs without noise, fire hazards or jagged edges. Lucas will walk you through how TrueShear™ works and go over important product specifications while giving you a look at TrueShear™ in action. Discover the future of steel cutting, today.
Speaker:
Lucas Mayer, Innovation Project Manager, Grabber
April 16, 2026 1:00 PM
The construction industry is the backbone of our nation, but it faces a silent, mounting challenge. While we prioritize hard hats and fall protection, the opioid crisis has become an invisible risk that demands a modern response.
Safety excellence isn’t just about prevention; it’s about preparedness. With 70% of companies already feeling the impact of the opioid crisis, the industry is shifting its first-aid standards to meet the moment.
Stocking Naloxone (Narcan) on every worksite is no longer just an option—it is the gold standard in emergency preparedness.
Presenter:
• Cal Beyer, CWP, NAC, Sr. Director of SAFE Project; Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic
Co-Presenters:
• Mike Hill, Vice President of Safety, National; Performance Contracting Group, Inc.
• Chris Sanders, Vice President of Safety; Valley Interior Safety
Hilton West Palm Beach & The Palm Beach County Convention CenterPalm Beach, Florida
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterAurora, Colorado
Listen to Kim Galie, Kerri MacAlpine and Megan Washnieski share their experiences in the construction industry.
AWCI’s Safety Directors Committee conducted peer safety reviews of two member contracting companies that involved several days of assessing each company’s written safety and health program and recordkeeping documents.
This one-hour webinar reviews the basics of seismic events and translate that based on established building code requirements to suspended acoustical ceiling installations.
AWCI has created its Online Learning Series—live and on-demand professional development that fits into your already-packed schedule.
