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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.

 
CISCA Is Proud to Announce a Series of Webinars Exclusively Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
Mark your calendars for the following webinars. Attendance is free to CISCA members, but you must register.

July 28 at 1:00 pm CT – Susan Silver – Maximizing your Marketing Department of One
September 22 at 1:00 pm CT – Matt Booth – A Positive Attitude in a Negative World
 
5 Tips for Building Your Brand Through Charitable Giving
Helping others is human nature. During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, one-third of United States households were still donating money to charity. Additionally, almost half made an effort to shop locally or order takeout, in order to support neighborhood businesses.
 
Proliferating Materials Price Increases and Supply Chain Disruptions Squeeze Contractors and Threaten to Undermine Economic Recovery
The cost of goods and services used in construction accelerated further in April as more items logged double-digit increases over the past year, according to an analysis by AGC of America of government data released recently.
 
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Safe + Sound Campaign to Managers: Pledge Your Commitment to Workplace Safety and Health
OSHA, NIOSH and a number of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are encouraging managers to commit to a safety pledge as part of the Safe + Sound campaign, a national initiative intended to promote awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs.
 
How to Fulfill the Innovation Potential of D&I Initiatives
Business leaders want great organizational cultures that have diverse perspectives and in which people feel included. They are also told that such cultures are naturally more innovative. That is true to a point. Innovation potential is enhanced by diversity of perspectives and inclusive culture, but even with these, innovation is not automatic.
 
DOL Officially Withdraws FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) finalized its recent proposal to officially withdraw a Trump administration final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
 
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3 Digital Transformation Challenges Construction Companies Face and How to Overcome Them
Digital transformation has been a key investment for many businesses in the last few years. The pandemic has only accelerated this trend. This upward trajectory can also be seen in the construction industry. A survey by AGC of America and Sage Construction found that close to half of construction businesses planned to increase investment in 2020.
 
Construction Employment Stalls in April as Soaring Costs, Supply-Chain Challenges, and Workforce Shortages Undermine Industry’s Recovery
Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers, according to an analysis by AGC of government data released recently.
 
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Save the Date: 2021 CISCA Fall Conference

September 27 - October 1, 2021
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Maricopa, Arizona

 
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gmb Architectural Sales Transforms Website Forming a Design Hub for Architects, Interior Designers, and the Design Community
Looking for inspiration for your next interior or exterior project? The new gmb website will help you turn your vision into reality. The website is full of information and imagery on a wide variety of American-made acoustical, structural, and architectural finishes. Just looking for ideas? Check out the Design Inspiration Gallery to refuel your creativity.
 

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