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The Slag Cement Association will host its fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Dela., April 21-22,offering technical education on slag cement fundamentals, ASTM C595 blended cement applications, performance case studies and a Heidelberg Materials plant tour as the industry shifts toward more sustainable concrete mixtures.

The company has transitioned ownership to four internal leaders, positioning the Pacific Northwest framing and drywall contractor for continuity in project delivery, estimating, and field operations without changing its regional focus or market strategy.

At IBS 2026 in Orlando, Muddskip captured Best in Show, Most Innovative Tool and Best Construction Product honors for its rehydration technology that converts standard joint compound into a high-performance, no-sanding finishing system designed to cut cycle times by 50 percent or more.

Armstrong announced it has acquired Eventscape, a globally recognized design and fabrication company known for delivering complex, design-driven architectural environments.

The Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling invalidates the broad emergency tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imports from nearly all trading partners. For wall and ceiling contractors, the decision removes one major cost pressure — but Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum stay in place, and any pricing relief is likely to arrive slowly.

TRUFAST launched a newly redesigned website, merging its roofing and wall product portfolios together into a unified resource for all things related to building envelope attachment and accessories.

ClarkDietrich unveiled a new version if its iTools app, featuring design and navigation improvements. 

The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 annual report, outlining initiatives aimed at expanding demand for metal, strengthening industry education, growing membership and supporting field-led industry leadership.

The Copper Development Association is now accepting submissions from architects, designers, contractors, and other construction industry professionals for the 2026 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).