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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.
Despite legal challenges from multiple states and opposition from several industry associations around the country, the federal government intends to move forward with COVID-19 vaccination mandates for large employers. The basis is on a health and safety argument pertaining to the pandemic, but there are several legal holes, says Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Tent Cotney in this episode. Cotney breaks down what contractors need to know including the key dates they should still have their eyes on.
WC Publisher Jill Bloom and Editorial Director Rick Damato speak with cyber-security experts 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 small businesses. Listen in as they announce some exciting news.
W&C is joined by CEO of Art Unlimited, Anna Anderson, in the first installment of “Dear Anna,” a video series focused on bringing marketing tips to the construction industry.
Anna Anderson discusses how to handle crises that companies faced long before the pandemic, during the pandemic, and will continue to face after the pandemic. “These are topics that companies have had to navigate for years, and will have to continue to navigate for years ahead. And having a plan in place is critical,” Anderson tells W&C.
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, when Texas froze, Dupree didn’t even know it was going on. He was down for the count—with COVID. Dupree also discusses the difficulties his company has faced during the supply chain shortage. He talks about how his company has handled it thus far and how his competitors have lent a helping hand.
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.