We've used this magazine and various other AWCI publications to remind everyone about the great networking opportunities that are provided by industry gatherings, so I won't misuse this small amount of space by listing benefits and rattling off numbers-all that's included in the convention coverage on page 50. Instead I want to talk about some of the people who make this industry what it is. Not at all. The relationships and friendships that are formed are long-lasting and highly valued. Two men who fiercely compete at work can have a very friendly competition on the golf course.
Competitors often have an amicable dinner together at a convention.
And when they retire, they still want to stay in touch. They want to hear about the new products, and they want to maintain the friendships they have made. Retirement is the time in their lives when they can keep doing just about everything they did for the last 40 or 50 years, but at a more relaxed pace. Construction Directions-the highlights, the pictures, the thrill of it all. New Products People and Companies Advertiser Resource Index Construction Trends Inside the Industry AWCI Adds Letter Designations to EIFS Education Program Since AWCI implemented its EIFS Education and Certificate program in July 1998, the program continues to evolve as it matures to meet the changing needs of all parties involved in the application of exterior insulation and finish systems.