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Walls & Ceilings 'If Walls Could Talk'
Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls & Ceilings magazine is out to discover just that.
Listen as W&C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.
Cyber-security experts Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Serveco LLC, and Leslie Hicks, president of Cardinal Technology Solutions Inc., explain how contractors can better insulate and protect themselves from cyber-attacks.
Post-holiday payment delays are hitting contractors hard. The "holiday hangover" impacts bill paying, stretching payment cycles beyond the typical 45 days. In this brief episode, Thea Dudley, the "Credit Overlord," reveals how contractors can navigate cash flow, credit card usage and the rise of automated payment systems.
President Donald Trump’s first round of executive orders since taking office for the second time called for some weeping changes across the federal government on important issues that impact workforce and overall commerce. In this brief episode, W&C Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney has tried hard to stay on top of it all and discusses what he thinks are the main takeaways from the action in the Oval Office, and what roofing entrepreneurs can expect in his second term.
CISCA’s newly appointed Executive Director, Jim Moody, brings extensive experience from the construction and building materials industries, including 17 years with the Construction Suppliers Association. As he transitions into the role, he aims to build on the strong foundation set by his predecessor, Shirley Wodynski, who will remain with CISCA until June to ensure a smooth handover.
G&G Insulation, founded in 1951 in Meridian, Idaho, is a trusted provider of thermal and acoustical insulation, firestopping, and custom solutions for residential and commercial projects. Co-owner Brandon Gallegos, who took over in 2010, has expanded the business by focusing on energy efficiency and custom home projects while maintaining its reputation for quality and dependability.
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, John Wyatt from Walls & Ceilings interviews Tom Harris of Tom Harris PUR Consulting about the upcoming Spray Foam Convention & Expo in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event features 45 educational breakout sessions for contractors, a beach party hosted by Spray Foam World Wide with over $500,000 in giveaways, an applicator competition, and a robust certification program, with Harris presenting on topics like foam shrinkage, exotherm, energy modeling for commercial roofs, and evaluating SPF products.
In a year-end conversation, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese shared actionable legal tips for businesses to effectively close out 2024 and prepare for 2025. Key insights included year-end planning strategies, addressing insurance challenges in storm-related work, and prioritizing labor, contract provisions, and goal setting to establish a strong foundation for the upcoming year.
