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CISCA prides itself on being the premier authority for the specialty, acoustical ceiling and wall construction industry by cultivating growth and providing support for association members and industry professionals.

 
"Margin (Pricing) Recovery Roadmap" presented by Actvantage
August 12, 2020
1 p.m. CT
For CISCA members only
Crises present an opportunity for a forced reset. As we have accepted and learned to adapt to COVID-19, now is the time to make decisions and move forward in these critical areas: revenue recovery, pricing decisions, capability building, significant investments, and talent development. The foremost thing is revenue recovery; however, in your race to revenue recovery, don’t lose sight of profitability. To help with your margin recovery and deliver a much-needed pricing reset, we have identified five rules for your success.
 
Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that AGC of America released recently. Association officials urged government officials to enact liability reform, boost infrastructure investments and extend tax credits to help the industry recover and rebuild.
 
After months of managing an ever-changing landscape of operational mandates related to working or not working during the coronavirus pandemic, enabling office-based staff to work remotely and adopting technology that supports social distancing requirements, construction companies are looking carefully at how to return to work as restrictions ease.
 
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As news of the coronavirus impact continues to unfold, this page will serve as a way to track projects or cities that have halted construction due to the pandemic.
 
The U.S. Department of Labor published additional guidance for workers and employers on how the protections and requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) affect the workplace as workplaces reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidance from the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) includes commonly asked questions and answers that address critical issues in all three laws.
 
VIDEO Case Study: OWA Ceiling System Creates Design Focal Point
OWA USA Corporation
The best way to describe our product solutions is to lay out the business case. All of the products used in this project are readily available in the US. Overview: DuPont was building a new corporate office in Mexico City, Mexico. Their goal was to create a unique and eye-catching environment that can effectively control the acoustics based upon the need of the individual spaces.
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Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.
 
The dog days of summer are when construction gets done. Without snow and ice to delay them, contractors know what to expect from the elements and can hit project milestones faster.
 
In construction a good foundation is critical for success, and this is just as important in the formation of a company as it is bringing a building out of the ground. Most companies start with a combination of opportunity, hard work and a little luck. But those ingredients can evaporate quickly if the company is not started on solid footing. 
 
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The CISCA Technical Committee is looking for some volunteers to help develop new publications, answer technical questions from those in the industry and brainstorm on projects or material that will promote CISCA and our industry. Time requirements are minimal – about a call a month, but more as needed when working on a project. Want to help promote OUR industry? Then volunteer for this committee by emailing the CISCA office at cisca@cisca.org.
 
CISCA is the global premier authority for the interior construction, acoustical ceilings and acoustical treatment industry, fostering professional development and exchanges for and between association members and industry professionals. Be sure to visit our website often as new material is posted regularly.
 
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As safer at home measures start to relax and we focus on rebuilding, lean on your CISCA UPS Savings Program to address logistics challenges and deliver the tools and resources you need to help your business come back stronger than ever. Here are a few featured solutions:
 
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As a German company, we wanted to highlight some of the innovative projects in other parts of the world. First up, the two-story interior of the BVH Brewhouse in Obernburg, Germany. The space was recently transformed using OWA’s Selecta One ceiling canopy system. This systems overall design fit in outstandingly well with the technical specifications creating and eye-catching and functional space.
 

CISCA members with their industry partners will identify, communicate and nurture industry specific trends, diversity and growth for the interior specialty, acoustical products and wall construction industry.

 
 

 

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