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The 2025 Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) Convention

ICAA 2026 Heads to Dallas With Sold-Out Expo

ICAA 2026 returns to Dallas with sold-out exhibits, education and networking Sept. 16-19.

John Wyatt

July 16, 2026

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Join Walls & Ceilings at ICAA 2026 in Dallas for education, networking and industry innovation.

A portrait of Tina Cannedy of Atlas Roofing

Tina Cannedy Makes TLPCA History as President

Atlas' Tina Cannedy becomes the first female president of the Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors.

W&C Staff

July 15, 2026

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Walls & Ceilings was on hand as Tina Cannedy made history at the TLPCA annual convention.

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

Open jobs rise but contractors stay cautious today.

W&C Staff

July 2, 2026

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Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.

Demoing products at NRCA's booth at METALCON

METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships

METALCON celebrates 35 years, uniting industry associations for education, innovation and networking.

W&C Staff

June 30, 2026

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METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.

ABC's Combo Construction Backlog Indicator from June 2026

ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High

ABC reports construction backlog rose to 9.1 months in May as contractor confidence eased.

W&C Staff

June 16, 2026

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Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

A past student of the MyWIC camp event in Philadelphia

Free Girls Construction Camps Return to Philly 2026

Free Philadelphia camps introduce girls to skilled trades, construction careers and mentorship.

W&C Staff

June 15, 2026

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Philadelphia girls gain hands-on construction experience through free MyWIC summer camps.

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TLPCA 2026

TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders

TLPCA members gathered in Horseshoe Bay for education, networking, awards and industry updates.

John Wyatt

June 12, 2026

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Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.

A table of contractors with Eddie McCormick, TLPCA ED, at the association's 2023 event

TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition

TLPCA's annual convention unites contractors for education, networking, awards, and trade.

John Wyatt

June 2, 2026

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Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.

TLPCA's Workforce Program reaches out to high school students

TLPCA Workforce Program Builds Texas Talent

TLPCA connects Texas students to wall and ceiling careers through hands-on workforce training.

John Wyatt

June 1, 2026

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Texas students gain a career roadmap through TLPCA’s new earn-while-you-learn workforce model.

A portrait of FGIA Summer Summit Event speaker Sheila Millar

FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Highlights Key Trends

FGIA Virtual Summer Summit covers EPR laws, vinyl trends, codes and commercial insights.

Heather West

May 31, 2026

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Explore EPR laws, black vinyl trends, blast resistance and code updates at FGIA's summit.

Articles Tagged with ''trade organizations''

ICAA 2026 Heads to Dallas With Sold-Out Expo

Tina Cannedy Makes TLPCA History as President

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships

ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High

Free Girls Construction Camps Return to Philly 2026

TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders

TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition

TLPCA Workforce Program Builds Texas Talent

FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Highlights Key Trends

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