Association of Wall-Ceiling and Carpentry Industries

What Association of Wall-Ceiling and Carpentry Industries does

The Association of Wall-Ceiling and Carpentry Industries of New York, Inc. (WC&C) is a private, nonprofit trade association founded in 1953, headquartered at 30 Jericho Executive Plaza, Suite 700C, Jericho, New York. It represents approximately 33 union carpentry contractor members and a pool of associate (supplier/vendor) members who specialize in interior systems construction — including drywall, acoustical ceilings, light-gauge framing, rough and finish carpentry, millwork, door/frame/hardware installation, flooring, plastering, fireproofing, E.I.F.S., metal panel exteriors, and lathing — across New York City and the five boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Membership is restricted to contractors who are signatory to a United Brotherhood of Carpenters Council Collective Bargaining Agreement (or a recognized trade CBA in support of interior systems construction) and who formally assign their bargaining rights to the association.

WC&C's productized service suite includes: a Find A Contractor (Beta) directory, the eSafetyline safety compliance and training software (provided free to all members), the "Off The Wall" quarterly publication (archived 2006–2025), an annual scholarship program of ten $5,000 awards, contractor-directory pages, and up-to-date CBA documents and rate sheets for NYCDCC, NASRCC Local 290, DC9, Local 46 Lathers, Local 66 Laborers, and Local 1974 Tapers. Technology is delivered primarily through a Wix.com-hosted website, the third-party eSafetyline platform, and basic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook).

The business model is membership-dues funded and recurring (subscription-equivalent), with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is direct: contractors join by becoming signatory to a CBA and assigning bargaining rights. The association works in close coordination with regional and national affiliates — AWCI, BTEA, STA, NYBC, the Construction Industry Partnership, UBC, and the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters — to deliver workforce development, networking, legislative advocacy, and mediation/arbitration of jurisdictional disputes. In November 2025, Robert Perricone succeeded Michael Weber (who served 20+ years) as President, signaling a leadership transition while the operating model continues unchanged.

Name

Association of Wall-Ceiling and Carpentry Industries

Legal name

Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of New York, Inc.

Website

https://wcc-ny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association of Wall-Ceiling and Carpentry Industries (WC&C) is a New York-based nonprofit trade association, founded 1953, that represents union carpentry contractors across the Northeast U.S. through collective bargaining, advocacy, safety training, networking, scholarships, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Trade association
• Carpentry contractor services
• Collective bargaining representation
• Interior systems construction
• Wall and ceiling industry

Headquarters

HQ city

Jericho

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association represents carpentry contractors who are signatory to Collective Bargaining Agreements and have assigned their bargaining rights to the association. Revenue is derived from membership dues and fees from contractor members and associate members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WC&C is a regional trade association representing union carpentry contractors specializing in interior systems construction (drywall, acoustical ceilings, framing, rough/finish carpentry, millwork, plastering, fireproofing, etc.). Members assign their collective bargaining rights to the association, which negotiates and administers multi-union CBAs and provides member services including a contractor directory, safety software (eSafetyline), CBA/rate sheet access, a quarterly publication, scholarships, networking events, and mediation/arbitration of jurisdictional disputes.

Product overview

The Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of New York (WC&C) operates as a trade association rather than a traditional product company. It provides a suite of member services including contractor directory/finder tools, safety management resources (eSafetyline), scholarship programs, quarterly publications, and collective bargaining agreement/rate sheet access. The core offering is membership in the association, which delivers collective bargaining power, networking, advocacy, and professional development for unionized carpentry contractors specializing in interior systems construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WC&C Membership Services Trade association membership providing collective bargaining power, labor-relations advocacy, networking within the regional construction community, technical and business education, and legal/ethical support for union carpentry and interior systems contractors who are signatory to UBC council CBAs.
• Find A Contractor Tool Online search tool listing WC&C contractor members with filters for geography (NYC, Long Island, NJ, Westchester, CT, PA), work type (residential, commercial, retail, public, schools), and specialty (drywall, acoustical ceilings, framing, carpentry, millwork, plastering, fireproofing, EIFS, lathing).
• eSafetyline Safety Software Web-based safety management platform providing OSHA-aligned compliance tools: Safety Talks, Safety Webinars, OSHA News Updates, OSHA Recordkeeping, Prevention Coach, Hazard Awareness Training, Monthly Notices, and a Safety Calendar.
• Off The Wall Quarterly Publication Quarterly print/digital publication of WC&C containing industry news, member profiles, and association updates for the wall, ceiling, and carpentry industries.
• Annual Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding ten scholarships of $5,000 each to eligible students connected to the wall, ceiling, and carpentry industry community, administered via an external application portal (aim.applyists.net).
• CBAs and Rate Sheets Access Member-only repository of current Collective Bargaining Agreements and wage/benefit rate sheets for the multiple union locals whose contracts WC&C administers, plus union holiday schedules.
• Contractor Directory

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AWCI (Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWC&C members are automatically members of AWCI, whose members include large general contractors and construction managers. Association members can participate in networking, advocacy and workforce development opportunities provided by AWCI.
• BTEA (Building Trades Employers' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in WC&C provides contractors and associations with strong professional network and participation in the larger unionized construction industry through memberships in BTEA.
• STA (Subcontractors Trade Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWC&C membership provides access to STA for networking and participation in the larger unionized construction industry.
• NYBC (New York Building Congress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWC&C membership includes participation in NYBC for networking and industry representation.
• Construction Industry PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York's leading labor-management organization providing workforce development, networking and advocacy opportunities for WC&C members.
• NYCDCC (New York City District Council of Carpenters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective bargaining agreement signatory relationship. WC&C contractors are signatory to NYCDCC agreements (current CBA 6/1/24 - 5/31/29) covering NYC carpenters.
• NASRCC Local 290coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Association of Specialty Trade Contractors Council Local 290 collective bargaining agreement (current agreement 5/1/25 - 4/30/28).
• DC9 Trade AgreementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict Council 9 Trade Agreement covering carpenters and related trades (current agreement 5/1/24 - 4/30/28).
• Local 46 LatherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal 46 Lathers union collective bargaining agreement (current 7/1/24 - 6/30/28) covering metal lathing and furring work.
• Local 66 LaborerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaborers Local 66 collective bargaining agreement (current 7/1/21 - 6/30/26) covering laborers in the wall and ceiling industry.
• Local 1974 Tapers (Drywall Tapers Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrywall Tapers Local 1974 collective bargaining agreement (current 6/28/23 - 6/27/27) covering drywall finishing work.
• United Brotherhood of CarpenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational union representing carpenters. WC&C maintains International Agreement with UBC.
• Northeast Regional Council of CarpenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of carpenters providing training and workforce development opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Subcontractors Trade Association (STA): NY-based trade association representing subcontractors, including wall-ceiling-carpentry firms. WC&C members participate in STA, making it a direct peer serving the same NYC specialty subcontractor community.
• Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI): National trade association for wall, ceiling, and acoustic contractors and suppliers. WC&C members are automatically AWCI members, making AWCI the direct national-level counterpart with an overlapping member constituency and mission.
• Finishing Contractors Association: Trade association for contractors in the wall and ceiling finishing, plastering, and drywall trades. Comparable as another specialty trade employer association with overlapping member constituencies in interior systems construction.
• Building Trades Employers' Association of New York (BTEA): NYC-based umbrella association of building trades employer associations. WC&C holds membership in BTEA, making it a directly comparable NY employer trade association operating in the same unionized construction ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association for subcontractors across construction trades. Comparable as a broader subcontractor advocacy organization with similar member-service focus on construction specialty trade contractors.
• Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS): New York State chapter of AGC representing general contractors, construction managers, and specialty trade contractors. Comparable as a major NY construction industry employer association, though broader in scope than WC&C.
• New York Building Congress (NYBC): NYC-based industry association representing design, construction, labor, and real estate firms. WC&C members participate in NYBC, making it a broader industry coordination peer with overlapping NYC construction market focus.

Others

• Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters: Regional body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters representing union carpenters across the Northeast. WC&C contractors are signatory to its CBAs, making it the labor-side counterpart and ecosystem peer rather than direct employer-side competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wccnewyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-association-of-wall-ceiling-&-carpentry-industries-of-new-york-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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