# Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

> AWCI supports wall and ceiling industry contractors, suppliers and professionals with education, events, resources, advocacy and member programs\.

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## Pages
- [BUILD27 Convention \& Expo](https://www.awci.org/events/build-convention/)
- [Exhibitor Information](https://www.awci.org/events/build-convention/exhibitor-information/)
- [Distinguished Service Award](https://www.awci.org/about/awards/distinguished-service-award/)
- [Awards](https://www.awci.org/about/awards/)
- [Technical Resources](https://www.awci.org/technical-resources/)

## Posts
- [Designed for the Speed of Data Centers](https://www.awci.org/media/manufacturers-corner/designed-for-the-speed-of-data-centers-2/): U\.S\. data center construction starts surged to $77\.7 billion in 2025, a 190% year\-over\-year increase, and another 76 projects worth $88 billion are already in preconstruction\.
- [Stucco and EIFS: Understanding Fundamental Differences](https://www.awci.org/media/feature-articles/stucco-and-eifs-understanding-fundamental-differences/): Confusion between Stucco and EIFS can lead to incorrect repairs, misapplied code requirements and preventable field failures\. 
- [Prinkey Helps Contractors Climb into the Top 2%](https://www.awci.org/media/feature-articles/prinkey-helps-contractors-climb-into-the-top-2/): Chad Prinkey’s unique mix of industry experience, stage savvy and “radical candor” helps catapult contractors into the top 2% for a lasting competitive advantage\.
- [And the AWCI 2026 Distinguished Service Award Goes to…Jerry Reicks Jr\.](https://www.awci.org/media/feature-articles/and-the-awci-2026-distinguished-service-award-goes-tojerry-reicks-jr/): Congratulations to Jerry Reicks Jr\., recipient of the AWCI’s 2026 Distinguished Service Award\.
- [Contractors Build Hope, One Board at a Time](https://www.awci.org/media/manufacturers-corner/contractors-build-hope-one-board-at-a-time/): In the ongoing fight against breast cancer, progress is built one step, one voice and one act of support at a time\. 

## Announcements
- [Exclusive ConsensusDocs Benefits and 25% Savings for AWCI Members](https://www.awci.org/about/announcements/exclusive-consensusdocs-benefits-and-25-savings-for-awci-members/)
- [In Memoriam: Travis Winsor](https://www.awci.org/about/announcements/in-memoriam-travis-winsor/)
- [TLPCA Introduces 600 Students to Skilled Trades](https://www.awci.org/about/announcements/tlpca-introduces-600-students-to-skilled-trades/)
- [Building Through Bottlenecks: The 2026 Construction Landscape](https://www.awci.org/about/announcements/building-through-bottlenecks-the-2026-construction-landscape/)
- [And the AWCI 2026 Distinguished Service Award Goes to\.\.\. Jerry Reicks Jr\.](https://www.awci.org/about/announcements/and-the-awci-2026-distinguished-service-award-goes-to-jerry-reicks-jr/)

## Annual Reports
- [Annual Report 2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report/annual-report-2024/)
- [Table of Contents 2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report/table-of-contents-2024/)
- [Welcome 2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report/welcome-2024/)
- [Message from the CEO 2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report/message-from-the-ceo-2024/)
- [Awards 2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report/awards-2024/)

## Chapters
- [Association of Wall Ceiling \& Carpentry Industries of New York, Inc\.](https://www.awci.org/chapter/association-of-wall-ceiling-carpentry-industries-of-new-york-inc/)
- [Architectural Contractors Trade Association \(Michigan\)](https://www.awci.org/chapter/architectural-contractors-trade-association-michigan/)
- [Western Wall \& Ceiling Contractors Association \(Southern California \& Nevada\)](https://www.awci.org/chapter/western-wall-ceiling-contractors-association-southern-california-nevada/)
- [Northwest Wall \& Ceiling Contractors Association \(Washington\)](https://www.awci.org/chapter/northwest-wall-ceiling-contractors-association-washington/)
- [Acoustical Association Ontario](https://www.awci.org/chapter/acoustical-association-ontario/)

## Events \& Webinars
- [Optimizing Data Center Ceilings for Integrated Aisle Containment\<br\>Online Learning Series](https://www.awci.org/events-webinars/optimizing-data-center-ceilings-for-integrated-aisle-containmentonline-learning-series/)
- [Plexxis Cloud: The Connected Software Playbook for Uniting Bidding, Field, Project Management and Finance Teams\!\<br\>Online Learning Series](https://www.awci.org/events-webinars/the-connected-software-playbook-for-uniting-bidding-field-project-management-and-finance-teamsonline-learning-series/): Learn what happens when your bidding, field, project management and finance teams stop fighting disconnected systems—and start working from the same playbook\.  Join us for a fast\-paced look at the new Plexxis Cloud platform, made specifically for the trades\!\!\!  See how connected workflows unite estimating, project management, field operations, accounting and reporting so information flows with the work\.  One solution\. No patchwork\. Serious competitive advantage\.

- [Meet Me at the Top: Head\-of\-Wall Firestopping\<br\>Online Learning Series](https://www.awci.org/events-webinars/meet-me-at-the-top-head-of-wall-firestoppingonline-learning-series/)
- [Industry Leaders Conference 2027](https://www.awci.org/events-webinars/industry-leaders-conference/)
- [BUILD29: AWCI's Convention \+ Expo](https://www.awci.org/events-webinars/build29-awcis-convention-expo/)

## Featured Videos
- [Waterproof Smarter](https://www.awci.org/media/featured-videos/waterproof-smarter-2/): Waterproofing is essential to protect against water damage\. USG Fiberock® Brand AquaSmart™ Tile Backerboard is waterproof 'to its core'—no membrane or coating to scratch, tear or delaminate—which means less waterproofing material\.
- [STI Optimizes SNS Acoustical Spray ](https://www.awci.org/media/featured-videos/sti-optimizes-sns-acoustical-spray-3/): SpecSeal® SNS Acoustical Spray is designed to seal gaps, seams, and openings for smoke control and sound attenuation in non\-fire\-rated wall, floor and ceiling assemblies\.
- [Waterproof Smarter](https://www.awci.org/media/featured-videos/waterproof-smarter/): Waterproofing is essential to protect against water damage\.
- [STI Optimizes SNS Acoustical Spray ](https://www.awci.org/media/featured-videos/sti-optimizes-sns-acoustical-spray-2/): SpecSeal® SNS Acoustical Spray is designed to seal gaps, seams, and openings for smoke control and sound attenuation in non\-fire\-rated wall, floor and ceiling assemblies\.
- [Seal \& Insulate Gaps Up to 1 Inch Wide](https://www.awci.org/media/featured-videos/seal-insulate-gaps-up-to-1-inch-wide/): GAPS \& CRACKS High\-Density Foam gives pros a fast, reliable way to seal and insulate gaps up to 1 inch wide\. 

## Health \& Safety Articles
- [September 2025: Suicide Prevention](https://www.awci.org/health-article/september-2025-suicide-prevention/)

## Search Helpers
- [Construction Dimensions Digital Edition Archive](https://www.awci.org/search-helper/construction-dimensions-digital-edition-archive/): Browse the online archive of our monthly publication\.
- [Video Showcase](https://www.awci.org/search-helper/video-showcase/): Search Featured Companies in AWCI Media’s video series\.
- [Product Spotlights](https://www.awci.org/search-helper/product-spotlights/): Product Spotlights from E:Dimensions, AWCI Media’s e\-newsletter\.
- [E:Dimensions](https://www.awci.org/search-helper/edimensions/): AWCI Media’s e\-newsletter\.

## Staffs
- [Annemarie Selvitelli, IOM](https://www.awci.org/staff/annemarie-selvitelli/)
- [Annemarie Selvitelli, IOM](https://www.awci.org/staff/annemarie-selvitelli-ex-officio/)
- [Amelia Miedema, CAE](https://www.awci.org/staff/laura-m-porinchak/)
- [Erin Nikitchyuk](https://www.awci.org/staff/thao-nguyen/)
- [Jeff Dreisewerd](https://www.awci.org/staff/jeff-dreisewerd-2/)

## Technical Resources
- [Stucco and EIFS: Understanding Fundamental Differences](https://www.awci.org/media/feature-articles/stucco-and-eifs-understanding-fundamental-differences/)
- [Fire Inspection](https://www.awci.org/fire-inspection/)
- [Interior Systems \- Acoustical Performance](https://www.awci.org/technical-resources/library/interior-systems-acoustical-performance/)
- [Exterior Photo Album Slide Show: Jack \& Margaret Myers Senior Housing](https://www.awci.org/technical-resources/library/exterior-photo-album-slide-show-jack-margaret-myers-senior-housing/)
- [Interior Partitions Photo Album Slide Show: The Nathaniel Center](https://www.awci.org/technical-resources/library/interior-partitions-photo-album-slide-show-the-nathaniel-center/)

## Categories
- [Construction Trends](https://www.awci.org/media/construction-trends/)
- [New Products](https://www.awci.org/media/products/)
- [Feature Articles](https://www.awci.org/media/feature-articles/)
- [President's Message](https://www.awci.org/media/presidents-message/)
- [Estimator's Edge](https://www.awci.org/media/estimators-edge/)

## Tags
- [New Products](https://www.awci.org/tag/new-products/)
- [Economic News](https://www.awci.org/tag/economic-news/)
- [Tools \& Equipment](https://www.awci.org/tag/tools-equipment/)
- [Company News](https://www.awci.org/tag/company-news/)
- [People News](https://www.awci.org/tag/people-news/)

## Announcement Categories
- [Industry News](https://www.awci.org/announcement-category/industry-news/)
- [AWCI News](https://www.awci.org/announcement-category/awci-news/)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.awci.org/announcement-category/annual-reports/)

## Annual Report Years
- [2024](https://www.awci.org/annual-report-year/2024/)

## Departments
- [Past Presidents](https://www.awci.org/department/past-presidents/)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.awci.org/department/board-of-directors/)
- [Staff](https://www.awci.org/department/staff/)
- [FWCI Board of Directors](https://www.awci.org/department/fwci-board-of-directors/)
- [Executive Committee](https://www.awci.org/department/executive-committee/)

## Event Types
- [Event](https://www.awci.org/event-type/event/)
- [Webinar](https://www.awci.org/event-type/webinar/)

## Material Types / Applications
- [Finishes](https://www.awci.org/material-type-application/finishes/)

## Materials
- [Gypsum](https://www.awci.org/material/gypsum/)
- [Stucco](https://www.awci.org/material/stucco/)
- [EIFS](https://www.awci.org/material/eifs/)

## Months
- [March](https://www.awci.org/month/03/)
- [April](https://www.awci.org/month/04/)
- [May](https://www.awci.org/month/05/)
- [June](https://www.awci.org/month/06/)
- [October](https://www.awci.org/month/10/)

## Resource Categories
- [Exterior Walls \& Finishes](https://www.awci.org/resource-category/exterior-walls-finishes/)
- [Interior Walls/Gypsum](https://www.awci.org/resource-category/interior-walls-gypsum/)
- [Steel Framing](https://www.awci.org/resource-category/steel-framing/)
- [Firestopping/Fireproofing](https://www.awci.org/resource-category/firestopping-fireproofing/)
- [Ceilings](https://www.awci.org/resource-category/ceilings/)

## Resource Types
- [Photos](https://www.awci.org/resource-type/photos/)
- [Specifications](https://www.awci.org/resource-type/specifications/)
- [Details \& Drawings](https://www.awci.org/resource-type/details-drawings/)
- [Articles \& Insights](https://www.awci.org/resource-type/articles-insights/)

## Topics
- [Stucco](https://www.awci.org/topic/stucco/)
- [Acoustic](https://www.awci.org/topic/acoustic/)

## Years
- [2017](https://www.awci.org/pub-year/2017/)
- [2015](https://www.awci.org/pub-year/2015/)
- [2018](https://www.awci.org/pub-year/2018/)
- [2019](https://www.awci.org/pub-year/2019/)
- [2016](https://www.awci.org/pub-year/2016/)

## Optional
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