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Innovative Donor Wall at Cupertino Library

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

May 18, 2026

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

Crime Blotter

Drywall Firm to Pay $790K in Wage Violations

Innovative Wall Systems to pay a penalty for the willful nature of violations

W&C Staff

March 23, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring an Escondido drywall construction contractor to pay $790,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties after a federal investigation found the employer failed to pay the federally required minimum wage and overtime to 580 workers.

IIBEC Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

IIBEC President Chris Dawkins, PE, passed the president’s gavel to new IIBEC President Jennifer Hogan, REWC, CBECxP, RRO, LEED AP, Certified Passive House Consultant

Lindsay Lewis

March 20, 2026

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The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants on March 15 announced the results of its recent board and officer elections.

Women Who Build

From Broadcasting to Construction Leadership

Carmen Valencia applied storytelling and strategic communication skills to strengthen the voice of the wall and ceiling industry.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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Carmen Valencia applied storytelling and strategic communication skills to strengthen the voice of the wall and ceiling industry.

Women Who Build

Building Trust Before the Bid

Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.

A picture of Nathan Kimmel's Carol Schary promoting Women in Construction week 2026

Carol Schary’s (Global) Industry Legacy

The president and owner of Nathan Kimmel leads a generational wall and ceiling supplier serving contractors worldwide.

John Wyatt

March 3, 2026

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The president and owner of Nathan Kimmel leads a generational wall and ceiling supplier serving contractors worldwide.

Thieves Punch Through Drywall to Steal Pokémon Cards

Thieves cut through drywall from neighboring business, stealing $20K in Pokémon cards in under 10 minutes.

W&C Staff

February 27, 2026

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Thieves cut through drywall from neighboring business, stealing $20K in Pokémon cards in under 10 minutes.

Connect, Learn and Lead at IIBEC 2026

IIBEC EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch previews the 2026 International Building Enclosure Conference, from keynote storytelling and education sessions to scholarships and networking opportunities

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

February 10, 2026

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IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 12-15, in Sacramento, Calif. Recently, W&C’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Business Expansion

ABC Supply Adds Three New U.S. Branches

New locations open in Ohio, California and North Carolina

W&C Staff

February 3, 2026

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ABC Supply has expanded its footprint with three new branch openings across the Midwest, West Coast and Southeast.

Architectural Beauty or Deadly Liability? Façades Spark Fierce Debate in Earthquake Safety

While earthquake preparedness often focuses on a building’s foundation, the real and often overlooked danger lies in aging or poorly anchored facades, urging property owners to invest in modern, discreet seismic retrofitting solutions that preserve architectural beauty while ensuring public safety and resilience.

Kyle Tourjé

November 11, 2025

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When we think of earthquake preparedness, we often visualize strengthening a building’s core foundation and frame, often overlooking the danger that hides in plain sight.