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Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift

Kingspan report highlights carbon cuts, circularity gains and roofing innovation for contractors.

John Wyatt

June 25, 2026

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New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.

Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May

Nonresidential construction gained 15,700 jobs in May as demand and public projects drive hiring.

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

New AIA-AGC framework highlights best practices for communication, risk management and team performance.

Lindsay Lewis

May 27, 2026

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The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.

ABC: STEP Cuts Jobsite Incidents by 85 Percent Rate

A report ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.

W&C Staff

May 4, 2026

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A report from the associated group ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.

Quarterly Report

AD Reports 16 Percent Q1 Sales Growth, Member Gains Leads

AD posts strong Q1 gains as member expansion and supplier purchases accelerate across U.S. divisions.

John Wyatt

May 1, 2026

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AD’s Q1 growth signals strong interior build-out demand, with rising supplier purchases potentially tightening availability of gypsum, framing and ceiling systems if momentum continues.

Who Are Walls & Ceilings' Top 25 Insulation Contractors?

National consolidators and sharp regional players are reshaping the insulation industry. Here's who's leading the market in 2026.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

April 2, 2026

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National consolidators and sharp regional players are reshaping the insulation industry. Here's who's leading the market in 2026.

Fiberglass Insulation: Clearing the Air

For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.

Mickey Chastain

March 16, 2026

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For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.

What R-Value Really Means—and Why It Doesn’t Tell the Whole Insulation Story

Tom Harris breaks down the limitations of R-value

Tom Harris

John Wyatt

February 13, 2026

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Insulation expert Tom Harris explains why traditional R-value measurements fall short—and how the industry is working toward better ways to measure real-world insulation performance.

Publisher's Post

Write It Down: Why 2026 Starts with Your Pen

Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.

Jill Bloom

January 22, 2026

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Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.

Gypsum Recycling: Opportunities and Challenges in a Circular Economy

Practical barriers make large-scale circular gypsum recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.

Brooke Fishel

December 19, 2025

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While recycling gypsum drywall can significantly reduce landfill waste practical barriers make large-scale circular recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.