Walls & Ceilings 'If Walls Could Talk'

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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.   

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Episode 205: Understanding the Greater Hazard Clause: Safety First

    Speaking from an actual jobsite, Health, Safety, & Compliance expert Tammy Clark emphasizes the importance of tailored safety approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, which can inadvertently create greater risks. She highlights the role of a "Competent Person" (CP) in identifying and mitigating hazards and criticizes general contractors for imposing blanket safety requirements, such as mandatory steel-toed boots, which may increase risks for certain workers like roofers.

    7 min

  2. 13 NOV

    Episode 204: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

    Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt interviews Jonathan Belanus, president of JB Insulation & Drywall in Oakland, N.J., recently featured in the magazine's November issue. Belanus, a third-generation insulation contractor, discusses his company’s work in residential and commercial insulation, drywall, and firestopping, with a focus on custom-built homes. He also shares his positive experience at this year’s ICAA Annual Trade Show in Chicago, which he has attended since his late teens.

    10 min

  3. 8 NOV

    Episode 203: Four Year College for the Creative Minds! Check This Out!

    In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C Group Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese about his recent visit to the American College of Building Arts (ACBA). ACBA is the only U.S. college that combines professional training in traditional building trades with a liberal arts curriculum, offering students hands-on skills and creative problem-solving abilities. Cotney highlights the unique, high-quality craftsmanship being developed by students, many of whom will be sought after both in the U.S. and internationally.

    7 min

  4. 18 OCT

    Episode 202: Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Florida

    The recovery effort following hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida is slowly underway, and roofing contractors on their way in to help need to be prepared, said W&C Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. Gas shortages, downed trees and power lines are commonplace during a state of emergency, and he cautioned regulatory enforcement won’t take a step back.In particular, contractors need to be aware of: Personal Protective Equipment – hard hats and eye protection, in particular. Floodwaters with toxins, and gators! Widespread power outages Blocked roads from trees and downed power lines Price Gaugings Listen to the entire conversation here now.

    7 min

  5. 17 OCT

    Episode 201: Beware of Spray Foam in a Can—The Imposters

    The rise in spray foam manufacturers is driving prices down, but contractors are losing margins by competing on price instead of focusing on the product's value. Harris warns that some off-shore manufacturers are falsely marketing sealants as insulation without proper U.S. certification, risking the use of inferior products in the market.

    15 min

  6. 15 OCT

    Episode 200: Agent Walls Systems on What it Means to be a Top 50 Contractor

    After taking full ownership of Agent Wall Systems, Adam Taubman faced challenges during the pandemic but has since expanded the business into western Virginia. The company now specializes in load-bearing stud framing and prefabrication, influencing project designs. Taubman sees their recognition as a Top 50 Contractor as a tool to promote further growth.

    11 min

  7. 26 SEPT

    Episode 198: Phampena: The Meaning of Family

    In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, Walls & Ceilings Associate Editor Michael Levitt speaks with Phampena Inc.’s Taide Pham, Hien “H” Pham and Trinidy Pham. The company is on the cover of W&C’s September issue and has grown into an industry leader since being founded in 2010.

    16 min

  8. 25 SEPT

    Episode 197: Do You Know Your Company’s Policy on Marijuana Use?

    In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Jill Bloom and Trent Cotney discuss the complexities of marijuana use in the construction industry. Cotney addresses the challenges employers face due to varying state laws on marijuana legalization, emphasizing the importance of safety and supervisor training to identify impairment. He also highlights the difficulties of maintaining a drug-free workplace, considering testing limitations and insurance requirements, which often necessitate policy re-evaluations for contractors.

    11 min
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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.   

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