Walls & Ceilings 'If Walls Could Talk'

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the OSHA’s new emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccines. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dives into the latest details and shares what contractors need to know about keeping their crews and employees safe and up to speed.

Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt is joined by Chad Dupree. Dupree is CEO/Project Manager of Diversified Plastering, a Houston–based company. Diversified Plastering, W&C’s July 2021 cover stars, specializes in framing, lath and plaster, EIFS, stone, thin brick, interior finishes, sound absorbing systems and more. Dupree discussed the impact February’s winter storm had on Texas. However, w...

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dishes out some specific pointers on what contractors need to know about complying with federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations in this latest episode.

When do online reviews matter? Always! And contractors should be marketing their reviews as a tool to generate more business, said digital marketing consultant R.J. Lowery in this latest episode.

The construction industry anticipated more regulation and increased OSHA enforcement under a new president, and the federal government hasn’t disappointed. What contractors didn’t expect are skyrocketing fines. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down what contractors need to know in this latest episode.

For the longest time OSHA enforced heat safety through the general-duty clause, but is now looking to change that in a way that could impact contractors, said Trent Cotney in this latest episode.

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate opens up a new level of enforcement from OSHA. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, explores the legal aspects of the order and what contractors can expect in this latest episode.

WC Publisher Jill Bloom and Roofing Contractor Editorial Director Rick Damato speak with cyber-security experts Brian Thorton, CEO of ProWriters; Bill Collins, director of national accounts at ServCo LLC, and Leslie Hicks, president of Cardinal Technology Solutions Inc. on solutions for common cyber-security issues facing contractors.

The scary reality of living in a digital world is not if you’ll be hacked or the target of a phishing scam, but when. WC continues its conversation with cyber-security experts Bill Collins and Leslie Hicks on what contractors can do to protect themselves from hackers. They provide practical advice such as using the Dashlane password manager to safeguard passwords or how to find out if they've alre...

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.

Inspections at construction sites around the country are on the rise as the Occupational Safety Health Administration settles in with a new presidential doctrine, says WC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. In this latest episode, he also covers the importance of supporting career and technical programs at the high school level, and what it was like to be at IRE 2021 in Las Vegas.

WC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down the latest legal matters impacting the roofing industry, and takes a look at what contractors should have their focus on as peak season approaches in this latest exclusive conversation.

More and more women are joining the construction industry and bringing special skills and talents along with them. But with construction being one of the most male-dominated professions — of all the 10 million people employed in the industry, only 9% of construction workers are female. So, Walls & Ceilings’ Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli, sat down with an expert on wo...

The investigations is just getting underway and there’s much still to learn about what caused the tragedy in Surfside, Fla., but there are some key takeaways for roofing contractors working on similar buildings right now, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

As if dealing with supply shortages and a pandemic weren’t enough, contractors need to worry about hackers stealing sensitive information through their computer or phone. We spoke with cybersecurity expert Bill Collins on how contractors can strengthen their online security.

What is Employee Misclassification? How does it affect contractors? What do you need to know in order to ensure you aren’t misclassifying your employees? Walls & Ceilings Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli addressed these questions and more on this episode of “If Walls Could Talk.”

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, highlights the importance of keeping crews cool and safe during peak season; and also explores how contractors can keep their customers happy during the ongoing supply shortage in this latest episode.

W&C Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli got a chance to talk with the CEO of Trim-Tex, Joe Koenig. He discussed his start in the industry, his father’s invention of the vinyl cornerbead, women in the construction industry, and more. Koenig also talks about whether or not college is needed and Trim-Tex’s long standing tradition of drag racing dating back to 1999. And though...

Dynamic community builder and unconventional problem solver Melissa Chapman had no idea that responding to a Help Wanted Ad in a newspaper for a marketing role at a building materials company would one day lead to co-founding The GLO Group, a marketing firm that through a holistic approach and 35+ years of experience in the building materials industry, helps businesses bridge the gap between what...

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down some important contract provisions roofing contractors need to know about as they turn to substitute materials during an unprecedented supply shortage in this latest episode.

In today’s day and age, where technology is king and the world seems to live or die by it, it can be hard to figure out just what exactly you are supposed to post on social media, what information should be on your website, or simply: how to make your company shine and stand out against the rest. Thankfully for us, organizations like the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) exist to help us...

Industry Influencer Herman Guevara has been all around the world doing work for this industry. Working in building materials, directing sales and marketing, and running Caribbean manufacturing branches. Being bilingual, Herman’s whole career has been based around language, giving him the ability to do business basically anywhere in the world. Join us as Jill Bloom and John Wyatt discuss with Herma...

After months of speculation, the Biden administration issued a final decision eliminating the independent contractor status. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down the impact to the construction industry on this episode of “If Walls Could Talk.” 

Industry Influencer Steve Smithwick sat down with our team to discuss Master Wall’s business in its genesis to current day. Smithwick talks about the culture at Master Wall being intentional, his favorite books that have helped him navigate the industry, where he started and how his family has grown to the point where he and his wife are seriously considering an addition. Steve tells us how coachi...

Jill Bloom and Hannah Belloli are joined by Mike Griffin, National Sales Director at Demand Building Products, Inc. He takes us through the many stages of his career: how he landed a job as a cement technician, his journey back to school at 32-years-old, the work he did at each company he worked for, and how all of these things eventually coined him the name “Stucco Mike.”  So what is it that make...