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ABAA Conference Sets Attendance Record in 2026

ABAA conference in Minneapolis highlighted air barrier training, WUFI research and standards workup.

Laverne Dalgleish

May 13, 2026

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Record attendance and hands-on training drove momentum at the 2026 ABAA conference event nationwide.

Convention Companion: Your Guide to 2026 Wall & Ceiling Industry Events

A snapshot of the trade shows, conventions, meetings, and other key industry events for 2026.

John Wyatt

March 19, 2026

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A snapshot of the trade shows, conventions, meetings, and other key industry events for 2026.

RAiNA Celebrates Industry Excellence at the 2025 Conference

The one-day event showcased the continued growth and influence of RAiNA as the leading organization dedicated to advancing rainscreen assemblies and high-performance building envelopes

November 19, 2025

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The Rainscreen Association in North America hosted its sold-out 2025 RAiNA Conference on November 5, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2025 RAiNA Awards Now Open for Entries

The RAiNA Awards celebrates the pinnacle of our industry, recognizing projects that showcase the advantages of rainscreen technology

September 2, 2025

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The Rainscreen Association in North America announced the call for entries for the 2025 RAiNA Awards.

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Let’s Talk About Your Business, Projects and People!

Walls & Ceilings invites contractors, architects and innovators to share their stories, projects and successes to help elevate their brands and drive the industry forward through peer-to-peer recognition and media exposure.

Jill Bloom

August 27, 2025

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Walls & Ceilings invites contractors, architects and innovators to share their stories, projects and successes to help elevate their brands and drive the industry forward through peer-to-peer recognition and media exposure.

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Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.

Brian Nelson

July 3, 2025

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Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.

Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

With formal recognition in the 2024 IBC, rainscreen systems have advanced from innovative concept to standard practice—bringing enhanced water management, design flexibility, and structural resilience to the forefront of modern building envelopes.

Brian Nelson

April 28, 2025

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With formal recognition in the 2024 IBC, rainscreen systems have advanced from innovative concept to standard practice—bringing enhanced water management, design flexibility, and structural resilience to the forefront of modern building envelopes.

Rainscreen Performance

Rainscreen cladding attachment and performance considerations: beyond traditional fasteners.

Jason Wigboldy

April 1, 2025

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Rainscreen cladding attachment and performance considerations: beyond traditional fasteners.

Walls & Ceilings 2025 Convention Companion

Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 Wall & Ceiling Industry Events

Stay ahead in the industry with Walls & Ceilings’ annual Convention Companion Guide—your comprehensive resource for trade shows, conventions, and networking events throughout 2025!

W&C Staff

March 5, 2025

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Stay ahead in the industry with Walls & Ceilings’ annual Convention Companion Guide—your comprehensive resource for trade shows, conventions, and networking events throughout 2025!

Exterior Cavity Fireblocking: Exceeding Fire Performance

January 17, 2025

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New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s language around fire protection in exterior façades. Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding, with few exceptions.