Walls & Ceilings’ Group Publisher Jill Bloom spoke with South Valley Drywall’s President Travis Vap at this year’s BUILD23.

National Gypsum Company introduced the MaX 16 optimized fastener pattern at Build 23: AWCI’s Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. The industry’s only 16-inch o.c. optimized fastener pattern for single-layer, one‐hour UL fire‐rated assemblies on metal framing spaced 16 inches on center is the company’s newest innovative working property.

At the 2023 AWCI Opening Session Breakfast, Compass Construction Vice President Brent Allen was honored with the Pinnacle Award. The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.

ClarkDietrich continues its commitment to sustainability with the launch of a new digital tool and the publishing of the company’s first-ever Corporate Sustainability Report.

Chicago-based subcontractor Horizon Interiors visited this year’s BUILD23. The successful contractor is featured in W&C’s March 2023 issue.

Plastic Components announced the death of its longtime president, Tom Stark, on March 6.