Walls and Ceilings News https://www.wconline.com/rss/2667-news en-us Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98389 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98389-nonresidential-construction-adds-15-700-jobs-in-may Jobs_Table_6.5.26 780 x 439.jpg ICE Stucco Repair Changes Name to Monterra Stucco wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98382 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98382-ice-stucco-repair-changes-name-to-monterra-stucco Saint-Gobain Completes HKO Insulation Business Sale webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Saint-Gobain completes HKO sale, transferring insulation textile operations to DUBAG.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98375 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98375-saint-gobain-completes-hko-insulation-business-sale Poettker Construction Awards Grants and Scholarships through NextGen webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Poettker Construction Company has awarded six grants and four scholarships to local schools and students through its NextGen program. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98391 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98391-poettker-construction-awards-grants-and-scholarships-through-nextgen Lawrence Group Names Elizabeth Baumgartner Director webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) In her new role, she will oversee Lawrence Group's furniture procurement service line, focusing on operational excellence, client engagement and team leadership.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98387 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98387-lawrence-group-names-elizabeth-baumgartner-director Virginia Tech Tests Wool as Green Insulation wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Could sheep's wool replace fiberglass? Virginia Tech researchers are putting it to the test.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98374 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98374-virginia-tech-tests-wool-as-green-insulation Registration is Now Open for the 2026 IIBEC BES lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) Registration for the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium (BES) is now open! Join more than 300 building enclosure professionals for an engaging, in-person experience focused on the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions shaping our industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98376 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98376-registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-iibec-bes Corey Hill Named Controller at Telling Industries webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Former educator Corey Hill advances to Controller, leading Telling's accounting operations.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98384 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98384-corey-hill-named-controller-at-telling-industries Simpson Strong-Tie Marks Habitat Milestone with Support of 2026 Carter Work Project wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Employees joined thousands of volunteers helping build homes during Habitat's Atlanta event.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98383 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98383-simpson-strong-tie-marks-habitat-milestone-with-support-of-2026-carter-work-project MasterWall Expands Production With Georgia Plant wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New Georgia facility expands Master Wall capacity and strengthens support across the Southeast.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98378 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:15:46 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98378-masterwall-expands-production-with-georgia-plant Master Wall DSC_0752 780 x 439.jpg METALCON Announces Education and Training for 2026 webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) As METALCON takes place Oct. 7–9, in Orlando, Fla., this year’s program will emphasize practical training, market intelligence, technical education and business-focused learning.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98385 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98385-metalcon-announces-education-and-training-for-2026 ABC Supply Taps Veteran Leaders for Regional Management Roles webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff)

ABC Supply taps three longtime associates for leadership roles overseeing operations across Canada and key U.S. markets.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98379 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98379-abc-supply-taps-veteran-leaders-for-regional-management-roles USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) USG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering have formed an alliance to provide integrated containment systems for data center construction projects.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98377 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98377-usg-subzero-engineering-form-data-center-alliance Construction Job Openings Rise by 25,000 in April kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98372 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98372-construction-job-openings-rise-by-25-000-in-april ABC Jolts_Table_6.2.26 780 x 439.jpg Flex Supports SkillsUSA Championships With Tool Donation webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Flex donated power tools for the SkillsUSA TeamWorks competition and will provide tool kits to 24 student competition winners.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98370 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98370-flex-supports-skillsusa-championships-with-tool-donation TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98369 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:19 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98369-tlpca-convention-continues-texas-industry-tradition Nichiha Wins 2026 Sustainable Product webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Green Builder honors Nichiha Blackwood for sustainability, durability, and wood-like appeal.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98368 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98368-nichiha-wins-2026-sustainable-product Wichita Drywall Worker Dies After Scaffolding Fall webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) A Midwest Drywall employee died after falling about 60 feet from scaffolding at the Wichita Biomedical Campus project. Federal safety officials are investigating.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98367 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98367-wichita-drywall-worker-dies-after-scaffolding-fall SPOTY Awards Open for 2026 Safety Leaders Now webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Applications open for J. J. Keller's 2026 SPOTY Awards with prize packages worth up to $47,200.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98364 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98364-spoty-awards-open-for-2026-safety-leaders-now TLPCA Workforce Program Builds Texas Talent wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Texas students gain a career roadmap through TLPCA’s new earn-while-you-learn workforce model.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98365 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:26:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98365-tlpca-workforce-program-builds-texas-talent TLPCA Workforce Picture 1 780 x 439.jpg FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Highlights Key Trends heather@heathewestpr.com (Heather West) Explore EPR laws, black vinyl trends, blast resistance and code updates at FGIA's summit.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98363 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:26:01 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98363-fgia-virtual-summer-summit-highlights-key-trends 1RachelBond 780 x 439.jpg FGIA Western Window Systems Supports Navy SEAL Families webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) More than 40 donated products will help double C4 Ranch capacity for Navy SEAL families.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98362 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98362-western-window-systems-supports-navy-seal-families CSI Faces Growing Pushback Over New Standards Licensing Model lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98361 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98361-construction-industry-revolts-over-new-csi-licensing-plan Gypsum Sales Hold Amid Market Shifts in the U.S. wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Major gypsum producers balance slower construction demand with expansion and sustainability.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98359 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98359-gypsum-sales-hold-amid-market-shifts-in-the-us Knauf Launches AIA Webinars on Healthier IAQ Focus webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New Knauf AIA webinars explore IAQ, material transparency and healthier building design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98353 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:14:20 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98353-knauf-launches-aia-webinars-on-healthier-iaq-focus Knauf(3).png Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98354 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98354-architects-contractors-unite-to-strengthen-collaboration-and-improve-project-outcomes METALCON Announces 2026 Keynote Speakers webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and economist Kermit Baker will speak at the 2026 event in Orlando in October.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98348 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98348-metalcon-announces-2026-keynote-speakers Apogee Names Northwest Regional Sales Manager heather@heathewestpr.com (Heather West) Peter Dyer to oversee Apogee’s newly formed Northwest region.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98347 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98347-apogee-names-northwest-regional-sales-manager Joint Compound Market to Reach $9.7B by 2033 wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Urbanization and remodeling trends fuel strong growth in the global joint compound market worldwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98346 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:52:48 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98346-joint-compound-market-to-reach-97b-by-2033 Metro Walls Adds PM to Strengthen Operations webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Metro Walls expands operations team with Jamie Gibbs joining as Project Manager in New England.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98344 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98344-metro-walls-adds-pm-to-strengthen-operations