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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Air Barriers: Code Beats Spec Sheet Myths in Field

Air barrier performance depends on continuity, not materials. Codes reward execution, not specs.

July 10, 2026

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Codes prioritize system continuity over product choice. Contractors who build assemblies right win.

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.

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.

AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment

The AIA Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment provides architects with a foundation for action, encourages dialogue.

Lindsay Lewis

June 16, 2026

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The AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.

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.