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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.

Editor's Note

Building Safety Month Puts Wall and Ceiling Contractors on Notice

ICC campaign spotlighted codes, resilience and access shaping interior systems, inspections.

John Wyatt

July 3, 2026

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Codes, resilience and accessibility pressures are raising the bar for gypsum and ceiling contractors.

BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar

Learn how tile roofing improves energy efficiency, durability, and solar-ready building design.

W&C Staff

June 23, 2026

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Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.

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.

Metal Siding Drives High-Performance Wall Systems

Practical overview of how metal cladding enhances durability, moisture management, constructability, and code compliance in modern wall assemblies.

Mark Fowler

June 15, 2026

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Metal cladding boosts durability, moisture control, and install speed in modern wall systems.

Air, Water, Vapor Barriers: What Matters Most

Field guidance on barrier roles, testing, and install details that drive airtightness and durability.

Laverne Dalgleish

June 8, 2026

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Understanding air, water and vapor barriers is essential for airtight, durable wall and ceiling assemblies that meet modern code and performance demands.

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.

GA Corner

Tile Backer Rules for Showers and Baths

GA-216-2024 explains approved gypsum panels, fastening, and tile substrate rules.

Brooke Fishel

May 28, 2026

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Learn which gypsum panels are code-approved behind tile in wet bath and shower areas.

An illustration of ClarkDietrich's Rigid Connect

ClarkDietrich Rigid Connectors Earn Certification

The manufacturer gains IAPMO certification for rigid connectors, expanding seismic and blast design data.

May 5, 2026

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ClarkDietrich obtains third-party certification for rigid connectors, expanding design data for blast and seismic applications.

Editor's Note

Wall and Ceiling Trade Shows Focus on Building Envelope

As the IECC and IBC tighten requirements, interior assemblies are under greater scrutiny—and so is the contractor installing them

John Wyatt

May 1, 2026

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Three major industry events this spring put a spotlight on airtightness, fire resistance and moisture control—scope that now lands squarely on the wall and ceiling contractor.