ASSOCIATION OF THE WALL AND CEILING INDUSTRY

513 West Broad Street, Suite 210 • Falls Church, Virginia 22046-3257 • 703.538.1600 • www.awci.org

AWCI, for more

than 90 years, has

provided the wall

and ceiling industry

timely, valuable

information

required to operate

a successful

business.

Association of theWall and Ceiling Industry

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From its humble beginning with 26 lathing and plastering contractors at the turn of the century, AWCI has grown to become the largest and most successful association representing and supporting more than 2,200 contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in all 50 states, Canada and several other countries engaged in one or more trades:

To meet the information needs of the industry, AWCI provides:

ACHIEVING THE VISIONAWCI is highly regarded by members and industry as providing valuable technical and product information, education, industry contacts and net-working essential to operating a successful business, and it is the principal organization advocating the interests of contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in the wall and ceiling industry.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHEDAWCI’s mission is to provide services and undertake activities that enhance the members’ ability to operate a successful business. Read on to learn about all the ways AWCI accomplishes its mission.

• acoustics• ceilings• drywall• EIFS• fireproofing• access flooring • insulation• stucco

• steel framing• cold-formed trusses• panelization• truss and panel installation• plastering• demountable partitions• metal lath and furring• scaffolding

• Electronic newsletters• AWCI’s Construction Dimensions magazine• Doing It Right® education seminars for:

EIFS Ceilings Gypsum Stucco Steel

• Field management seminars• Technical seminars• Annual conference for industry executives• Annual convention

• Management of the INTEX Expo• Special focus reports• Technical committees• Business focus committees• Industry awards for excellence in construction quality• Industry awards for excelence in construction safety• Support of the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry

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Members Only–Online Digital Newsletter

AWCI’S

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Print Digital

awci’s

who’s whoin the wall and ceiling industry

AWCI publishes more

information for the

wall and ceiling

industry than any

other association or

company, and has

become the go-to

source for business

and product

information. AWCI

members receive most

of this information as

a benefit of

membership. AWCI

members also receive

substantial discounts

on data published by

AWCI.

In addition to the

technical publications,

which members may

purchase at a

discount, all AWCI

members receive

eight different

periodicals throughout

the year.

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Technical Publications and Periodicals

AWCI NewsUp to the date information about AWCI activities, services and programs.

Industry NewsA scan of articles relevant to the wall and ceiling industry including construction forecasts, employment and reports from our related association including EIMA, Steel Framing Industry Asso-ciation, Gypsum Association, Steel Framing Alliance and American Subcontractors Association.

Job LeadsMore than 2,000 pre-planning job leads each year organized by city and state from McGraw-Hill.

Government Relations UpdateProvides updates on key govern-ment agencies and reports important to the construction industry and in particular the wall and ceiling industry.

Tech UpdateA monthly newsletter giv-ing up-to-date technical information about codes, standards and specification.

Business ManagementUpdates on contracts and forms, business planning, labor relations and economic trends.

Featured ProductsAlong with the Online Buyers’ Guide high-lights, each issue provides information on new wall and ceiling products to meet cus-tomer needs and improve productivity.

CalendarProvides the schedule of AWCI seminars, conferences, convention and INTEX Expo.

AWCI’s Construction DimensionsEach month AWCI’s Construction Dimensions delivers the latest technical, promotional, business and management trends and news to help contractors make their business more successful—more than 1,000 pages each year.

AWCI’S Buyers’ GuideThe most thorough and complete listing of products, systems and services available to wall and ceiling contractors.

Member Products Catalog and Who’s WhoThis compendium of member companies’ literature is provided to contractor and distributor members as a benefit of mem-bership. The digital version of the Catalog also includes AWCI’s Who’s Who member-ship directory—an indispensible resource for industry networking.

AWCI New MediaE:Dimensions is AWCI Media’s e-newsletter bringing the newest market developments to your inbox every other month. Product Spotlights provide a more inten-sive view of a specific company’s offerings twice a month.

AWCI’s annual

convention INTEX

Expo, held in the

spring of each year,

offers invaluable

networking

opportunities,

formal education

sessions, industry

committee meetings

and business

development

opportunities. With

an average

attendance 2,500

and 3,500 people,

this is one

convention you can’t

afford to miss!

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AWCI’s annual convention and INTEX Expo, held in the spring of each year, offers invaluable networking opportunities, formal education sessions, industry committee meetings and business development opportunities. With an average attendance between 2,500 and 3,500 people, this is one convention you can’t afford to miss!

The AWCI managed INTEX Expo is an opportunity to present your product or service to the most influential wall and ceiling professionals in the nation. As an exhibitor you will meet face-to-face with top decision makers and establish lasting relationships.

Sponsorship opportunities for the INTEX Expo are available to take your level of exposure to new heights—increasing your ability to get your message to customers, building your company’s name recognition while achieving tangible results.

Convention + INTEX Expo

AWCI is the

national leader in

trade-specific

education

programs covering

the wall and ceiling

industry. AWCI

continues to

expand its list of

programs to cover

every facet for the

wall and ceiling

contractor.

AWCI is respected

and recognized for

top-notch

education in the

industry for all

levels.

EIFS—Doing It Right®

AWCI offers EIFS education and certificate programs for EIFS mechanics, inspectors and industry professionals. The content is based on industry accepted standards and best practices. The EIFS instruction is generic and covers application and inspections. Objective exams are given at the conclusion of the program for the three certificate categories. Cer-tificates and wallet cards are awarded to individuals who pass the tests demonstrating understanding of the specialized knowledge.

EIFSmart Contractor SealDesigned for EIFS contracting companies that commit to quality instal-lations, companies receive this distinction when 40 percent of their EIFS work force is AWCI-certified and meets other criteria.

Steel—Doing It Right®

The seminar covers the essential knowledge and techniques for the correct installation of cold-formed steel (CFS); codes and standards affecting CFS; structural (load-bearing) wall assemblies; wind bearing and curtain wall framing; interior systems; roof assemblies; estimating; project management, production and quality control.

Stucco—Doing It Right®

This one-day seminar is based on ASTM C926 and C1063 and covers the application of portland cement-based plaster applied to metal and solid bases. Developed under the guidance of an expert oversight group made up of contractors and manufacturers, some of the topics covered include codes and standards, substrates, design considerations, materials, weather concerns and limitations of materials/stress control/cracking.

Ceilings—Doing It Right®

This one-day seminar covers the proper installation of suspended ceilings, types of surfaces, moldings and accessories, codes and standards, engineer-ing and design considerations, material handling, specialty tools, estimating and project management/quality control.

Gypsum—Doing It Right®

This one day seminar covers codes and standards, design issues, engi-neering, types of gypsum systems and panels, installation, finish sys-tems, molding and accessories, preparation for decoration and project management/quality control.

Executive, Supervisor, Project Manager and Field Education

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AWCI’s Industry Executives’ Conference & Committee WeekAWCI’s fall conference, designed to keep company owners and executives focused on the trends impacting their business, offers a unique educa-tional opportunity for the owners and executives of member companies. Each year the conference provides a general overview of issues affect-ing businesses and the economy, followed by an in-depth focus on one or more issue directly impacting the wall and ceiling industry. Participants leave the conference with renewed insights to increase the value of their companies and how to best extract the most economic value when it is time to turn over the reins. They can also participate on the committees to get the newest insights, and network with like-minded people from around the United States and Canada.

AWCI’s Academy(Supervisor, Project Manager and Field)A two-day, in-depth educational program offering two different tracks: one technical and one management. Each year AWCI surveys its members and industry professionals to identify educational programs that would best address critical issues and industry trends. The programs result in bottom-line productivity and profit benefits for contractors.

AWCI Convention & INTEX Expo(Executive, Supervisor and Project Manager)Along with 300 exhibit booths of technical and product information, AWCI organizes, along with its partners, seven to eight professional seminars and one major general session speaker. This is an opportunity to get a variety of industry-specific education in a concentrated period of time.

AWCI influences issues debated by code-setting organizations: ASTM, ICC and NFPA.AWCI works with standards and specifications-setting organizations: ASTM, ACI, EIMA, Gypsum Association, AISI, UL, CSI, AIA, NFPA and FCIA.

AWCI provides

many other

resources devoted

to helping its

members run a

more successful

business.

Technical AssistanceMembers can call AWCI’s director of techni-cal services for advice on interpreting codes, standards and specifications as well as locating products and services.

Labor RelationsAWCI can assist members in resolving issues through its relations with the international unions.

AWCI Business ForumsA confidential, trustful environment for com-parison, idea exchange, advice and problem solving.

AWCI Safety Directors ForumA forum of member safety directors dedicated to improving safety in the construction industry.

AWCI Safety WebsiteAn online resource of safety information for the industry and access to AWCI’s wall and ceiling–specific safety software.

AdvocacyAWCI influences changes issued by regulatory agencies: OSHA, HUD, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Commerce.

The mission of the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry is to be an active, unbiased source of information and education to support the wall and ceiling industry. Generous contribution from our members enable us to make noteworthy strides with our three main programs: the Founda-tion Research Series, AWCI Cares and the John H. Hampshiree Memorial Library. The latest publications in the research series can be downloaded at www.awci.org/thefoundation.

AWCI Cares (Caring Action Relief (in) Emergency Situations) is a financial assistance program of the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry to help the employees and families of the Association of the Wall and Ceil-ing Industry (AWCI) member companies who have experienced a major illness, accident or hardship beyond their insurance and financial capa-bilities. One-hundred percent of funds donated to AWCI Cares go directly to families in need. For more information, visit our website at www.awci.org/thefoundation/shtml or contact awci-cares@awci.org. Help is closer than you think.

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Programs and Advocacy

CARES

As a manufacturer or

supplier in the industry,

there are many

benefits that accrue to

your competitive

advantage in reaching

your customer base.

AWCI contractor

members represent

more than 50 percent

of the $25 billion wall

and ceiling industry.

www.awci.org

and

www.awci.org/cd

WebsiteListing each member on AWCI’s Web site is a complimentary benefit of membership, AWCI’s sites are the portals to a wealth of information about the wall and ceiling industry and its leading companies. The sites include the following:

• Profile of every AWCI contractor member.

• Products, tools and services offered by AWCI supplier and manufacturer members.

• More than 30 years of articles from AWCI’s Construction Dimensions magazine.

• A powerful search capability to find information on contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

• Access to EIFS-certified personnel and contracting companies.

• Access to AWCI’s Member Products Catalog digital edition.

• Updates to marketing partners through Featured Products, E:Dimensions and Product Spotlights.

Benefits for Manufacturers and Suppliers

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Only AWCI supplier and manufacturer members can use their affiliation with AWCI to highlight their commitment to the wall and ceiling subcon-tractor market.

Only AWCI supplier and manufacturer members (along with member contractors) appear in the annual directory, AWCI’s Who’s Who in the Wall and Ceiling Industry, which is distributed to all AWCI members and broadly through the internet.

Only AWCI supplier and manufacturer members appear on AWCI’s Online Buyers’ Guide, the 24/7 buying resource for the wall and ceiling industry, and in the AWCI’s Buyers’ Guide print edition, which is distributed to more than 33,000 wall and ceiling decision makers.

Only AWCI members may include literature in AWCI’s Member Products Catalog, the industry’s literature compendium, and include literature on AWCI’s Online Buyers’ Guide.

Only AWCI supplier and manufacturer members are entitled to partici-pate on industry technical and business committees along with contrac-tor members.

AWCI maintains strong relations with the following organizations and business service-providers to improve services to members: American Subcontractors Association, Steel Framing Alliance, Gypsum Association, Finishing Contractors Association, EIFS Industry Members Association and the Steel Framing Industry Association.