Nestled in 72 acres of land surrounded by hardwood forest, the Victory Junction Gang is located in Randleman, N.C., just on the outskirts of Greenboro. This not-for-profit establishment was built

The nearly 300 contractors, distributors, manufacturers and other industry key members were not in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for the seafood and salt water but for a two-day conference chock full of topical industry issues and concerns. Held at the Kingston Plantation, attendees were given the chance to discuss and network with the roofing, and walls and ceilings contracting professionals.

The 2,500-square-foot home that sits just outside Pittsburgh, created by Matthew Schlueb, of the Schlueb Architecture firm, is being compared to a Tim Burton film set, "The Jetsons" space habitat and Tolkien's Middle Earth. But push aside generic pop culture references and a closer examination displays a philosophically charged architectural statement.

The story of how a Michigan plastering company took a tragedy and made it into art.

W&C selects several products that advance the trade, encourage stronger quality and improve production.

In Technocolor with trowels, a program for the painters and plasterers is offered in a bilingual setting.

An energy-efficient home-across from the smoke stacks of Michigan-dares to set an example to its neighbors in conventional residential construction from green engineering.

District of Columbia businesses partner in recycling old ceiling tiles.

Dome homes could be the next trend in construction practices in coastal areas.

Five CLAPCA members joined W&C for a special roundtable talk about EIFS, insurance and mold issues facing contractors today.