Energy remained high on Day 2 of BUILD26 as more than 1,400 wall and ceiling industry professionals continued gathering in New Orleans for AWCI’s annual convention. The day was marked by recognition, reflection and a strong focus on the industry’s future.
From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.
From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.
Muddskip’s rehydration technology turns standard joint compound into a wet-on-wet, no-sanding finishing system that can cut wall-finishing time by 50% or more.
At IBS 2026 in Orlando, Muddskip captured Best in Show, Most Innovative Tool and Best Construction Product honors for its rehydration technology that converts standard joint compound into a high-performance, no-sanding finishing system designed to cut cycle times by 50 percent or more.
The Copper Development Association is now accepting submissions from architects, designers, contractors, and other construction industry professionals for the 2026 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).