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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.

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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.

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Apogee Names Northwest Regional Sales Manager

Apogee expands western sales leadership structure.

Heather West

May 26, 2026

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Peter Dyer to oversee Apogee’s newly formed Northwest region.

Cupertino Library in Cupertino, California

Innovative Donor Wall at Cupertino Library

Translucent panels and integrated lighting redefine donor walls in a civic courtyard installation.

Aubrie Nader

May 18, 2026

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Cupertino Library’s courtyard transforms donor recognition into an architectural feature, using light, color and material to create an engaging, community-focused public space.

USG Advances High-NRC Ceiling Panel Solutions

The company expands high-NRC ceiling panels for quieter, durable commercial interior spaces.

W&C Staff

May 13, 2026

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Mars 95/30 and Juno panels deliver balanced acoustics, durability and clean ceiling design.

Engineering Color That Lasts, High-Performance Pigments in Modern Coatings

High-performance colorant systems—built around UV-stable organic and inorganic pigments, proper dispersion, and validated accelerated weathering tests—deliver measurably better fade resistance, color uniformity, and long-term exterior coating durability than standard “universal” architectural tinting colorants.

Lynea Rivera

April 20, 2026

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Color in architecture goes beyond aesthetics—advanced pigment technologies enhance durability, fade resistance, and long-term performance, making colorant selection critical for resilient, high-performing coatings.

Trombley Joins Lawrence Group as Design Professional

Sean Trombley joins the firm as a design professional at its New York office.

March 21, 2026

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Sean Trombley joins the firm as a design professional at its New York office.

EIFS in 2026: How Specialty Finishes Are Redefining Exterior Wall Systems

As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.

Regi Mendoza

March 20, 2026

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As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.