| Construction Industry Career Day 2024
May 13, 2024
On Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29, the NJ Expo Center will resound with hammers, trowels, welders, and heavy operating equipment as DISCA and its industry partners host Construction Industry Career Day (CICD).
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| Princeton Continues to Increase Spending with Diverse-owned Suppliers
May 3, 2023
For the first time, Princeton spent more than $100 million with diverse-owned firms in fiscal year 2022, and is on track to increase that number in the current fiscal year and beyond. Spending with diverse-owned firms is up from $2.7 million in 2015 — the first year in which the University began tracking this statistic — in large part due to the development of an institution-wide, multi-year action plan for supplier and contractor diversity. Diverse-owned firms are those that are at least 51% owned by people of color, women, veterans or LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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| Construction Industry Career Day 2023
May 12, 2023
On Tuesday, May 30, and Wednesday, May 31, the NJ Expo Center will resound with hammers, trowels, welders, and heavy operating equipment as the Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association (DISCA) and its industry partners host Construction Industry Career Day (CICD).
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| Thriving As A Woman In a Male-Dominated Industry: Christine Luizzia-McGuire Of Golden Crown Contractors On The Five Things You Need To Thrive and Succeed as a Woman In a Male-Dominated Industry
August 24, 2022
In the United States in 2022, fields such as Aircraft piloting, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Finance, and Information technology, are still male-dominated industries. For a woman who is working in a male-dominated environment, what exactly does it take to thrive and succeed? In this interview series, we are talking to successful women who work in a Male-Dominated Industry who can share their stories and experiences about navigating work and life as strong women in a male-dominated industry. As a part of this series, we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Christine Luizzia-McGuire
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| DISCA Recognizes 2022 Scholarship Recipients July 13, 2022
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ (DISCA) recognized the four recipients of the 2022 DISCA Scholarship on July 12, 2022. The awards were presented by former Major League Baseball player, Rick Cerone, and former heavyweight boxer, Gerry Cooney, at the Yogi Berra Museum on the Montclair State University campus. These four students have earned a four-year, merit-based scholarship to offset some of the college and educational expenses at their chosen collegiate institutions.
READ MORE > | | Slate of Board Member Nominees Announcement
November 8, 2021
The DISCA Annual Meeting of the Membership was held on November 4, 2021 at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. READ MORE >
| | DISCA Announces Nominees for Board Service
September 7, 2021
The DISCA Annual Meeting of the Membership is scheduled for November 4, 2021 to take place at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. READ MORE > |
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AWCI Announces 2021–2022 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
July 1, 2021
The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry announces the members of its
2021–2022 Executive Committee and board of directors, whose terms begin July 1.
Shawn Burnum, vice president of operations at Performance Contracting, Inc. in Lenexa, Kan.,
is 2021–2022 AWCI president.
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Press Release: Golden Crown Contractors Featured in Princeton University’s Commitment to Diversity
May 12, 2021
DISCA member and Golden Crown Contractor
president, Christine Luizzia-McGuire, is featured in Princeton University’s article, Princeton adopts plan to support more diverse-owned businesses, broaden pool of University suppliers. This article highlights the university's commitment
to supplier diversity and partnership with diverse-owned businesses. Golden Crown Contractors, a certified women-owned business, has worked on campus since 2000. They most recently completed a renovation of the historic auditorium-style
classroom McCosh 50. “It is a privilege to work at Princeton with all of their very knowledgeable, friendly and professional staff,” said Christine Luizzia-McGuire, the company’s president. “It is wonderful to come together to create a
new office, lab or classroom.”
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Press Release: Alliance to Fight for Health Care
February 11, 2021
On February 9th, DISCA along with 88 other
stakeholders signed a letter sent to Congress reminding them that “by supporting robust COBRA continuation coverage, including continuation coverage for churches and faith-based organizations, we can help families keep their current doctors,
treatment plans and health coverage during this crisis.” READ MORE >
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SWACCA Op-Ed Published in Fortune
October 31, 2020
On October 31, 2020, Fortune published an op-ed from SWACCA President and DISCA Board Member, Scott Casabona, regarding the DOL proposed rule…
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Slate of Board Member Nominees Announcement
September 03, 2020
In accordance with DISCA Bylaws, the DISCA Nominating Committee has made a recommendation for three
board positions...
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DISCA Recognizes 2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
July 08, 2020
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ (DISCA) recognized the five recipients
of the 2020-2021 DISCA Scholarship…
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American Dream: Elegant Ceiling Adorns and Elevates New High-End Retail Space
June 15, 2020
The Collections, the center’s high-end retail section, features a magnificent barrel ceiling that twinkles with elegant LED lights. Sloan and Co. Inc.,…
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AWCI & CISCA Announce Cancellation of Conventions & INTEX Expo 2020
March 12, 2020
The AWCI Board of Directors and CISCA Board of Directors made a decision to cancel AWCI’s Convention & INTEX Expo 20 and CISCA’s Convention & INTEX…
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Victory on DOL IRAP Rulemaking
March 10, 2020
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule on Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPS), which will… READ MORE >
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2019 DISCA News
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DISCA Recognizes 2019 Excellence in Construction Award Recipients at Annual Gala
December 30, 2019
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ (DISCA) recognized the six recipients of the 2019 Excellence in…
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Meet The Contractor: Golden Crown Contractors
December 26, 2019
Go behind the scenes with Golden Crown Contractors President, Christine Luizza-McGuire,
to experience their interior restoration process.
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Taas Construction Trenton Central High School Project Gets the Spotlight
October 30, 2019
DISCA member, TAAS Construction Corp. was among the contractors tasked with making the Trenton Central High School a reality. SWACCA sat down with Dean… READ MORE >
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DISCA Responds to Department of Labor Proposed Federal Apprenticeship Rules Change
August 27, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed significant changes to the federal apprenticeship rules. The proposed rules seek to establish a second-tier… READ MORE >
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DISCA Recognizes 2019 Scholarship Recipients
July 23, 2019
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association of NJ (DISCA) recognized the four recipients of the 2019 DISCA Scholarship… READ MORE >
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DISCA Board of Directors Welcomes New Executive Director
March 29, 2019
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association (DISCA) Board of Directors proudly welcomes new Executive Director,… READ MORE >
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DISCA Proud Event Sponsor of Construction Industry Career Day 2019
January 31, 2019
DISCA is a proud event sponsor of Construction Industry Career Day 2019 at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. This two-day event… READ MORE >
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DISCA Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership
January 31, 2019
The Drywall & Interior Systems Contractors Association "DISCA's" new president and officers began their terms on January 1,… READ MORE >
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2018 DISCA News
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Thank You to Our Outgoing President
December 28, 2018
DISCA would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution you have made to the organization and thank you for your leadership as… READ MORE >
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Thank You to Our Outgoing Executive Director
December 28, 2018
As your term as Executive Director comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and commitment… READ MORE >
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DISCA Joins Coalition to Oppose Jersey City Payroll Tax
November 29, 2018
The Jersey City council has proposed a 1% payroll tax for all employers in the city. DISCA joined NJ Business & Industry Association… READ MORE >
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Keystone Mountain Lakes Council Reorganization
October 31, 2018
Bill Sproule assistant EST of the Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council presented an overview of the reorganization of the… READ MORE >
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Governor Murphy Releases New Economic Master Plan for New Jersey
September 28, 2018
Today Governor Phil Murphy called for a new economic master plan for New Jersey targeting tech-oriented firms. He proposed raising $500 million… READ MORE >
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SWACCA President Instrumental in Defeating "Right to Work" Proposition A
August 31, 2018
All DISCA contractor members are members of the Signatory Wall and Ceilings Contractor Alliance (SWACCA), by virtue of DISCA as an organization… READ MORE >
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SWACCA Participates in White House Workforce Training Event
July 31, 2018
SWACCA joined other national trade associations at the White House for a Presidential event on workforce training. As part of the event, SWACCA… READ MORE >
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DC 711 Update
June 29, 2018
DISCA is still working on finalizing language for the CBA with DC 711. There has been agreement reached on a one year agreement,… READ MORE >
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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Employee Misclassification
May 31, 2018
TRENTON - "The exploitation of workers is not only unethical - it is illegal," said Governor Phil Murphy. "In New Jersey, we promote fairness,… READ MORE >
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