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Workplace Compliance

Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division introduced new webpages, videos and updated toolkits to help employers comply with federal labor laws

W&C Staff

January 27, 2026

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New compliance resources aim to help employers understand labor law obligations, prevent violations and resolve wage, overtime and FMLA issues proactively.

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Write It Down: Why 2026 Starts with Your Pen

Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.

Jill Bloom

January 22, 2026

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Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.

Beyond the Blueprint: Six AI Solutions Revolutionizing Walls and Ceilings

How six rapidly deployable AI solutions—from automated quoting and intelligent data search to AI-driven proposals, lead generation, financial automation and admin support—are transforming efficiency and profitability across the walls and ceilings industry.

Fabien Cros

January 21, 2026

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Tighter margins, rising material costs and an array of other factors are creating mounting pressure on the walls and ceilings industry to optimize operations to stay competitive.

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

January 16, 2026

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

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Construction Climate

2026 Construction Forecast

Modest growth prospects for 2026 collide with deepening labor shortages, forcing contractors to prioritize efficiency and workforce strategy.

John Wyatt

January 9, 2026

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The U.S. construction industry is poised for modest growth in 2026, but entrenched labor shortages, tightening workforce demands, and shifting economic pressures will shape opportunities—and challenges—for contractors across all sectors.

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Enter Now for W&C's "Women Who Build": Elevating the Leaders Shaping the Future

This feature, which will appear in the March 2026 issue, will highlight women in the industry.

W&C Staff

January 8, 2026

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Women Who Build celebrates the women transforming the industry through leadership, innovation, and expertise. From executives to skilled tradeswomen, this feature spotlights the changemakers strengthening companies, mentoring future leaders, and shaping the built environment.

Honolulu-based contractor Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting & Construction

Crafting a Construction Legacy in Hawaii

From drywall and plaster to stretch fabrics and raised access floors, Honolulu-based contractor Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting & Construction has built a reputation for craftsmanship, adaptability and industry advocacy across Hawaii and the Pacific.

John Wyatt

January 5, 2026

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From drywall and plaster to stretch fabrics and raised access floors, Honolulu-based contractor Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting & Construction has built a reputation for craftsmanship, adaptability and industry advocacy across Hawaii and the Pacific.

USG Renews Chicago Headquarters Lease With Smaller Footprint

USG Corporation renewed and restructured its long-term headquarters lease at 550 West Adams in Chicago, choosing to stay in the West Loop with a smaller office footprint as it prepares for a major renovation.

W&C Staff

November 23, 2025

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USG Corporation renewed and restructured its long-term headquarters lease at 550 West Adams in Chicago, choosing to stay in the West Loop with a smaller office footprint as it prepares for a major renovation.

STAFDA to Shift Management to Frontline Co. in 2026

Association moves to an AMC model to strengthen operations and long-term sustainability

W&C Staff

November 21, 2025

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Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, STAFDA will transition to management by Frontline Co., an association management company that will bring expanded staffing, expertise, and financial efficiencies while maintaining STAFDA’s structure and member services.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

Legal Insights

Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

W&C Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

November 18, 2025

In this episode, W&C Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.