Issues raised continued...
The study accurately represents the needs and realities of the modern plastering industry.
Because many contractors are assuming contractor responsibility without being technically proficient, an emphasis has shifted from technical expertise to management concerns (i.e., profit margins, financial matters, business law, safety, and building code regulations).
[This has also shifted the type of work contractors are performing - lath, plaster, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), fire-proofing, and drywall rather than insulation, decorative, ornamental, and specialty applications].