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A shot of Armstrong's Templok in Spokane, Wash.

Templok Ceilings Deliver Energy Tax Credit Wins

Armstrong Templok ceilings helped Swinerton secure federal tax credits while improving energy use.

W&C Staff

July 11, 2026

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Swinerton's Spokane office earned tax credits with Armstrong Templok energy-saving ceiling systems.

The former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment at 219 and 235 E. 42nd St. in Midtown Manhattan.

Adaptive Reuse

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

City officials are monitoring structural movement while preparing to shore the damaged 21st floor

Bryan Gottlieb

July 8, 2026

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Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

Ware Malcomb Names SF Interior Design Director

Ware Malcomb appoints Marian Morioka to lead interior architecture and design in San Francisco.

W&C Staff

July 8, 2026

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Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio.

Armstrong Expands WoodWorks DesignFlex Ceiling Line

Armstrong adds WoodWorks Shapes panels with custom wood visuals, acoustics, and easy installation.

W&C Staff

July 7, 2026

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New WoodWorks Shapes panels deliver geometric wood ceilings with standard lead times and acoustics.

The Power of Soft Architecture: Managing Noise Through Visual and Acoustic Zoning

How acoustic textiles and PET screens improve zoning, comfort and flexibility in open plans.

Dana Pucillo

July 6, 2026

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Soft architecture uses drapery and PET screens to manage noise in open-plan interiors efficiently.

METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

New Design District sessions address carbon, codes, resilience and metal construction trends.

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

June 20, 2026

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METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.

Lawrence Group Completes ARC South Specialty Clinic in Austin, Texas

Lawrence Group Completes ARC Specialty Clinic

Lawrence Group completes ARC South Specialty, a 63,000-square-foot healthcare campus in Austin.

W&C Staff

June 17, 2026

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New Austin specialty clinic expands access to primary, specialty and surgical care services.

Lawrence Group Names Katlyn Garcia Controller

Katlyn Garcia returns to Lawrence Group as controller, bringing extensive accounting leadership.

W&C Staff

June 4, 2026

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Former accounting manager rejoins Lawrence Group to lead financial operations and reporting.

construction industry workers in hard hats stand around a city scape

Technology News

CSI Faces Growing Pushback Over New Standards Licensing Model

Contractors, architects and manufacturers are raising concerns over a proposed subscription-based licensing model that could alter access to MasterFormat and other widely used construction standards.

Lindsay Lewis

May 29, 2026

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The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.