CAPABILITY CARD · Skilled Trades

The Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers capability card.

One link that proves what you do — the work, the tools, the market, and the path to better contracts.

There are 83,080 drywall and ceiling tile installers in the U.S. The ones who win the work a buyer actually budgets for don't hand over a flat PDF — they send a living capability card. Built and maintained by our New Jersey team.

83,080
working nationally
$58,930
Median / year
8
Core duties mapped
$776M
Federal market
Tools that signal you're current

The systems you actually run — on the record.

Listing the software and platforms you work with is a quiet credibility signal buyers notice. These are the hot and in-demand technologies O*NET associates with drywall and ceiling tile installers (★ = flagged hot technology). Your card shows the ones that fit your shop.

Microsoft Office software ★Microsoft Windows ★Microsoft Word ★
What your card proves

The work a buyer needs to see at a glance.

A client or contracting officer scanning ten drywall and ceiling tile installers wants fast proof you actually do the work. These are the core duties O*NET ties to your field — your capability card turns them into scannable proof points instead of a wall of text.

Duty 01
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
Duty 02
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
Duty 03
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
Duty 04
Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
Duty 05
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
Duty 06
Cut metal or wood framing and trim to size, using cutting tools.
Your expertise, named

The knowledge that makes the work credible.

These are the expertise areas O*NET ranks highest for drywall and ceiling tile installers. On a capability card they read as depth — not buzzwords.

  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Administration and Management
  • Design
Where you stand

A real market — compete on proof, not price.

Nationally, 83,080 drywall and ceiling tile installers earn a median of $58,930 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). In a market that size, the businesses that win the better work don't lead with the lowest number — they lead with a credible, current capability card. That's exactly what we build.

$58,930
Median pay / year
$28
Median / hour
83,080
Working nationally
The government-contracting edge

Where the steady budgets actually are.

Federal agencies obligated $776M in Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance contracts in FY2024 (USAspending.gov). When a contracting officer or prime sizes up a small business, a living capability card — cert status, NAICS coverage, SAM registration, core offerings, all current — is exactly what they expect to see. We build yours to land in that lane.

Make yours

One link that does the proving for you.

The P4 Procurement Card is a live capability statement for credentialed small businesses — your work, tools, certs, and offerings on one always-current URL, with a downloadable PDF. $299 setup + $39/month. Premium (NFC + Wallet) and per-prospect Pitch cards too.

The P4 Ecosystem · One Accountable Partner
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