Walls & Ceilings 'If Walls Could Talk'

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls & Ceilings 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.

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June 11, 202611 min

SPF Success Starts with a Strong Team Approach

In this episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” W&C Editor John Wyatt sits down with Tom Harris of Tom Harris PUR Consulting to discuss why strong partnerships are essential for long-term success in the spray foam industry. Harris explains how building relationships with code officials, HVAC professionals, and other industry partners can help contractors reduce liability, improve project outcomes, generate referrals, and grow stronger businesses.

June 4, 20269 min

What Makes Jason Bertoniere Inc. Unique

At BUILD 26, Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt interviewed Jason and Yamila Bertoniere of Jason Bertoniere Inc. about their ongoing restoration of a historic New Orleans residence featured in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". The project involves extensive plaster restoration, careful phased construction, and modern techniques designed to preserve the home's original character. The discussion also highlights growing restoration opportunities across New Orleans and the importance of protecting the city's architectural heritage for future generations.

May 27, 20265 min

PolyCon CEO Discusses Spray Foam Innovation

In this episode, Doug Kramer reflects on PolyCon’s rise from a startup to an emerging industry leader in spray foam roofing and insulation. He explains how innovation, customer-focused culture, and long-standing industry relationships are helping the company expand during a challenging supply chain environment. Kramer also shares insights into the growing awareness of spray foam technology and why he believes the market is poised for continued growth.

May 27, 20269 min

Fast-Tracked Data Centers: The Legal Risks of Moving Too Fast

Construction attorney Trent Cotney explained how petroleum-driven material inflation and accelerated data center construction schedules are increasing risk exposure for contractors. The conversation also explored termination clauses, procurement challenges and how future technology shifts could reshape demand for large-scale data center projects.

May 19, 20265 min

Horizon Interiors Discusses Labor, Growth in Chicago

At BUILD 26, Horizon Interiors’ Rudy Kadiric discussed Chicago’s strong construction market, ongoing labor shortages and the growing role of technology in helping wall and ceiling contractors improve productivity and stay competitive.

May 15, 202613 min

SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality

Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.

May 13, 20268 min

QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking

The proposed TopBuild acquisition by QXO highlights growing concerns among contractors about how consolidation and vertical integration could affect competition, pricing, and access to sensitive estimating and procurement data. Trent Cotney emphasized that contractors can protect themselves by strengthening contract language, carefully managing documentation, and clearly defining responsibilities when disputes arise over scope, coordination, or installation issues.

April 28, 202616 min

Marketing Strategies That Really Work!

Contractors often struggle with inconsistent leads not due to workmanship, but because of weak marketing systems, especially across Google visibility, ads, responsiveness, websites, and social content. A reliable pipeline depends on optimizing five areas: Google Business Profiles, Local Service Ads, rapid response and review management, high-performing websites, and authentic social media activity. The underlying principle is ownership, as contractors who track and manage these inputs generate stronger, more consistent, and higher-quality local leads.

April 15, 202618 min

Al Agents: The Key to Never Missing a Lead

Contractors are beginning to tap into AI’s potential beyond marketing, using tools like customer-facing agents to automate appointment booking and improve lead conversion. By eliminating delays and missed calls, AI helps contractors capture more opportunities and stay competitive, especially during busy work hours when most leads are typically lost.

April 9, 20263 min

NWCB's Annual Wall and Ceiling Conference Banks on Sunshine, Higher Learning

Gabriel Quintana highlights the 2026 NWCB conference as a contractor-driven event combining education, networking and product exposure. New additions like a training center tour and sessions on communication reflect ongoing labor challenges and the growing importance of soft skills in project execution.