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BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar

Learn how tile roofing improves energy efficiency, durability, and solar-ready building design.

W&C Staff

June 23, 2026

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Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.

ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program

ACA launches awards honoring construction projects using lower-carbon blended cement solutions.

W&C Staff

June 21, 2026

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New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.

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.

Nichiha kicked off its anniversary year at its national sales meeting in Macon this spring

Nichiha Reflects on 70 Years of Cladding Success

Nichiha marks 70 years of innovation, blending Japanese engineering with U.S. manufacturing.

W&C Staff

June 19, 2026

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Global cladding leader celebrates 70 years while advancing wall system performance and design.

A residential dwelling featuring Westlake Royal products

Westlake Royal Expands TruExterior Distribution

Westlake Royal expands TruExterior siding and trim through BlueLinx across key Eastern markets.

W&C Staff

June 18, 2026

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BlueLinx adds TruExterior siding and trim in key East Coast and Southeast distribution hubs.

Hiring News

Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge

Amrize taps industry veteran to lead brands

W&C Staff

June 17, 2026

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Amrize has appointed Konrad Wernthaler president of Gaco and Enverge, bringing more than 30 years of experience in construction materials and specialty chemicals.

AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment

The AIA Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment provides architects with a foundation for action, encourages dialogue.

Lindsay Lewis

June 16, 2026

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The AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.

Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Metal Siding Drives High-Performance Wall Systems

Practical overview of how metal cladding enhances durability, moisture management, constructability, and code compliance in modern wall assemblies.

Mark Fowler

June 15, 2026

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Metal cladding boosts durability, moisture control, and install speed in modern wall systems.

Air, Vapor & WRB Barriers: Thermal Bridging 101, a Webinar from ABAA

Learn air, vapor and WRB basics, plus thermal bridging impacts on building envelope performance.

W&C Staff

June 14, 2026

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Air barriers, vapor barriers and water-resistive barriers are often treated as straightforward concepts, yet confusion persists throughout the construction industry.