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Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

Jill Bloom
BUILD26

BUILD26: A Review from New Orleans

A recap of the largest annual convention highlights education, innovation and collaboration across the wall and ceiling industry in New Orleans.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 18, 2026
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From education to the expo floor, BUILD26 showcased an emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation and professional development.




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Technology News

Angi Launches Home Services App in ChatGPT

Tool connects AI questions to contractors
W&C Staff
March 11, 2026
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Angi has launched an app in ChatGPT that allows homeowners to move from asking project questions to connecting with local contractors and requesting quotes.


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Intellia Launches AI Framework for Construction Firms

Consultancy introduces AI checkpoints, agentic workflows and market signal analysis to help contractors improve marketing performance, identify buyers and streamline sales prospecting.
W&C Staff
March 11, 2026
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Intellia introduces an AI framework designed to help construction firms improve marketing, identify high-intent buyers and increase sales productivity.


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Ontario ICI Contractors Signal Cautious 2026 Outlook

OCS survey shows strong workloads but rising costs, financing gaps and labour pressures delaying projects.
March 9, 2026
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OCS survey shows strong workloads but rising costs, financing gaps and labour pressures delaying projects.


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Supplier News

The Home Depot to Launch Real-Time Tracking for Pro Deliveries

Tool aims to improve job-site delivery timing
W&C Staff
March 6, 2026
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The Home Depot plans a real-time delivery tracker for large building materials, giving professional contractors minute-by-minute updates on truck locations and delivery timing.


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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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CISCA Contractor Challenge
CISCA Summit 2026

CISCA Sets 2026 Contractor Challenge for April 22 in Texas

W&C Staff
January 21, 2026
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Teams of two installers will race the clock to install specialty ceiling systems for prizes, tools, and industry recognition.
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Construction Employment

Specialty Trades Drive December Losses; 2026 Outlook Cools

Construction employment slipped in December as contractors tempered growth expectations for 2026, even as wages rose and many firms still plan to hire amid ongoing labor shortages.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.


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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Why Jobsite Mock-Ups Are Still Essential—Even When Drawings Specify a Level of Finish

Even with GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish clearly defined in the drawings, jobsite mock-ups are critical for aligning expectations by showing how finishes actually look under real lighting, decoration, and viewing conditions—and for protecting contractors once work is approved.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
December 30, 2025
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Even with GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish clearly defined in the drawings, jobsite mock-ups are critical for aligning expectations by showing how finishes actually look under real lighting, decoration, and viewing conditions—and for protecting contractors once work is approved.


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Technology News

ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Rapidly Reshaping the Skilled Trades

First annual industry study shows contractors adopting AI to boost efficiency and performance
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
December 16, 2025
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A survey of more than 1,000 contractors reveals AI is already delivering measurable operational gains across the trades. 



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