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CISCA TECH to Debut with Events in Virginia and Arizona

The new educational event is designed for estimators, project managers, foremen and supervisors in the ceilings and interior systems construction industry

W&C Staff

July 7, 2026

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CISCA’s new TECH event offers ceiling contractors field-focused education on acoustics, specs, seismic requirements and project challenges.

Virginia Tech Tests Wool as Green Insulation

Researchers study whether sheep's wool can rival fiberglass as sustainable insulation.

John Wyatt

June 7, 2026

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Could sheep's wool replace fiberglass? Virginia Tech researchers are putting it to the test.

Event News

Registration is Now Open for the 2026 IIBEC BES

BES brings together consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals, and specialists in roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, cladding, exterior wall systems, and building enclosure commissioning for two days of expert-led education, and networking.

Lindsay Lewis

June 6, 2026

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Join more than 300 building enclosure professionals in Indianapolis, October 18-20, for an engaging, in-person experience focused on the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions shaping our industry.

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.

Steel Bridge Webinar Focuses on Infrastructure ROI

Free May 20 webinar examines steel bridge resilience and long-term transportation investment trends.

John Wyatt

May 11, 2026

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AISI webinar explores steel bridge durability, Buy America policy and infrastructure funding needs.

The Quintana's at last year's NWCB 2025 event in Coeur d'Alene

NWCB 2026 Seminars Target Field, Business Gaps

NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.

John Wyatt

April 25, 2026

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NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Show News

ABC Supply Interiors to Present at CISCA 2026

Session to address data center demands

W&C Staff

April 20, 2026

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ABC Supply Interiors will present a contractor education session at CISCA 2026, focusing on structural grid solutions for data center projects and jobsite coordination challenges.

Equip Academy Helps Contractors Grow Business

The show, scheduled in October, provides dealers, contractors and others a platform to learn from each other through dedicated peer-to-peer networking events.

April 14, 2026

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The show, scheduled in October, provides dealers, contractors and others a platform to learn from each other through dedicated peer-to-peer networking events.