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Stucco and Drainage
Planes Technical Document
(2nd Edition)

Updated for 2025!

This Stucco and Drainage Planes document was prepared by the Lath and Plaster Subcommittee of the AWCI Codes and Technical Council.



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Wall and Ceiling
Industry Trends
Report

Learn more about the top concerns among contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
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News and Announcements

Architecture Firm Billings Continue to Decline in March, Says AIA/Deltek Index

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How Modern Building Codes Are Saving Lives and Billions in Wildfire and Fire Losses

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OSHA to Hold Virtual Hearing on New Heat Safety Rule June 16

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Media

The March/April 2025 cover of Construction Dimensions.

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In addition to being 2024–2025 president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Johnny Barnes is principal at TriCoast Building Group LLC in Gainesville, Florida.
President's Message

Mental Health and Stress Management

By Johnny Barnes

Feature Article

On Earth Day, T2EARTH® Unveils OnWood® Plywood

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Safety Isn’t Monday Morning—It’s Every Moment 

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50 Years of Construction Dimensions

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Resources

Emerging leaders training

Education Programs

Advance your career in construction with AWCI’s courses and certificate programs. From the Doing It Right programs, to webinars and education sessions at major AWCI events, AWCI guides the industry and raises the professional bar for all.

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AWCI offers publications and materials oriented toward improving the knowledge of your team and educating your clients. The industry’s only print magazine, members-only newsletters and white papers help fulfill AWCI’s mission to assist each member in operating a successful business.

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Technical Resources

AWCI keeps members up-to-date by working with organizations that set standards and specifications and monitoring regulatory agencies. Members are informed of changes on a monthly basis through the AWCI Codes & Standards Digest newsletter.

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Health & Safety

The health, safety and well-being of those in our industry is of utmost importance for all member companies, so AWCI belongs to several coalitions that support the work of professionals throughout the construction industry. AWCI also updates members on developments in safety via a column in AWCI’s Construction Dimensions and with several safety-related publications released throughout the year.

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Recent Webinars and Online Learning Series

Lessons Learned from AWCI's Peer Safety Reviews

With leadership from AWCI’s Safety Directors Committee, our peer safety review teams conducted reviews at two contractor member companies in California in 2023.

Tech, AI: Unlocking Confidence

Embracing technology and AI is crucial for companies to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.
Sponsored and Presented by Quantify, Construction Connectivity and Spec-ID

Understanding the Uses of the Dens® Suite Interior Products

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s technical support and sales experts present the uses of the Dens® line of interior products.
Sponsored and Presented by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum