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Happy 250th Fourth of July from Walls & Ceilings

Celebrating 250 years of freedom, innovation, and the readers who build America's future together.

W&C Staff

July 4, 2026

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Celebrating 250 years of freedom, innovation, and the readers who build America's future together.

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

Open jobs rise but contractors stay cautious today.

W&C Staff

July 2, 2026

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Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.

Demoing products at NRCA's booth at METALCON

METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships

METALCON celebrates 35 years, uniting industry associations for education, innovation and networking.

W&C Staff

June 30, 2026

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METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.

A picture of Ford Drywall & Stucco on a jobsite utilizing the Dusty product

How Ford Drywall & Stucco Reduces Risk with Dusty

See how Ford Drywall uses Dusty to reduce rework, improve quality and streamline layout.

Zachary Reiss-Davis

June 26, 2026

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John Ford explains why Dusty improves quality, cuts rework, and transforms project coordination.

ClarkDietrich Launches ASTM F2322 Barrier Mesh Walls

ClarkDietrich unveils ASTM F2322-tested barrier mesh wall systems with Grade 3 and Grade 4 ratings.

W&C Staff

June 25, 2026

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New barrier mesh wall systems deliver ASTM F2322 Grade 3 and Grade 4 impact-tested performance.

Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26

Submit SFIA-certified steel framing projects and products for the 2026 awards by June 26.

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association

Mark L. Johnson

June 23, 2026

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SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.

METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

New Design District sessions address carbon, codes, resilience and metal construction trends.

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

June 20, 2026

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METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc.

Acquisition expands support for contractors in the Milwaukee metro area.

W&C Staff

June 11, 2026

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The acquisition expands ABC Supply Interiors’ presence in the Milwaukee metro area and strengthens its ability to support local contractors and builders.

Awards

AISC Opens Entries for 2027 Steel Design Awards

Submissions due by Aug. 31

W&C Staff

June 11, 2026

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The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting entries for its 2027 IDEAS Awards, recognizing excellence in structural steel design and innovation.