Fire-rated Sheathing Cuts Layers, Labor from Arclin Firepoint sheathing adds up to 90-min rating, larger panels cut seams, speed installs on site. W&C Staff April 23, 2026 No Comments The sheathing adds up to 90-min rating, larger panels cut seams, speed installs on site.Read More
NWCB 2026 NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center NWCB’s 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour. John Wyatt April 23, 2026 No Comments The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.Read More
QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17 Billion Distribution Deal Deal creates distributor, expanding insulation scale and cross-trade scope in North America. W&C Staff April 19, 2026 No Comments Acquisition expands insulation install capacity, impacting pricing, sequencing and supply for interior tradesRead More
Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure Labor shortages persist as fewer entrants join the trades, forcing contractors to rethink pipelines. John Dorer April 19, 2026 No Comments Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.Read More
USG Highlights Market Trends at BUILD26 Event The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors. John Wyatt April 16, 2026 No Comments The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.Read More
Construction Backlog Rises, Confidence Improves Construction backlog climbs in March as contractor confidence stays strong, ABC reports. John Wyatt April 14, 2026 No Comments Construction backlog climbs in March as contractor confidence stays strong, ABC reports.Read More
USG Taps Toole to Lead Ceilings Sales Growth, Plan Veteran returns to steer ceilings sales, with focus on systems, service and contractor demand. W&C Staff April 13, 2026 No Comments Veteran returns to steer ceilings sales, with focus on systems, service and contractor demand.Read More
FMI: 2026 Construction Outlook Shows Uneven Gains FMI forecasts flat construction activity with growth led by infrastructure and data centers. John Wyatt April 10, 2026 No Comments FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting firm, warns of a fragmented 2026: modest growth, weak core sectors and rising data center demand reshaping contractors’ strategies.Read More
Okibo and PCI Scale Construction Tech with New Robot Fleet Strategic deal inked after a year of successful pilots of the EG7 and EG7+ for mission-critical and commercial construction sites. March 31, 2026 No Comments Strategic deal inked after a year of successful pilots of the EG7 and EG7+ for mission-critical and commercial construction sites.Read More
GA Corner Flooded Drywall: Inspection and Replacement Best Practices Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices. Brooke Fishel March 31, 2026 One Comment Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices.Read More