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Workforce Development

Lowe’s Foundation Expands Trades Training Investment

$250M plan targets workforce shortage
W&C Staff
April 7, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.


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ACC Announces OSHA Ambassadorship

CPI, DII, ADI panels continue to lead the partnership for ACC.
April 6, 2026
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CPI, DII, ADI panels continue to lead the partnership for ACC.


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Workplace Safety

OSHA To Host Webinar Ahead Of Safety Stand-Down

Event supports employer safety planning
W&C Staff
April 6, 2026
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OSHA will host an April 8 webinar to help employers prepare for safety stand-down events tied to national campaigns focused on preventing workplace injuries and fatalities.


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Seeks AI Expansion in Apprenticeships

Effort targets workforce training programs
W&C Staff
April 3, 2026
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The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.


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DBIA Engages FMI to Clarify Owner Advisor Role in Design-Build

Industry research will define competencies, address inconsistency and strengthen how Owners engage advisors across the project lifecycle.
April 2, 2026
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Industry research will define competencies, address inconsistency and strengthen how Owners engage advisors across the project lifecycle.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Completes $2.25B Acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners

Deal expands QXO into nearly every major building products category and is expected to boost earnings in 2026.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 1, 2026
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QXO closes its $2.25B Kodiak acquisition, betting on housing’s trough and unlocking cross-selling, lumber market entry and supplier overlap advantages.


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All Things Gypsum
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 is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
March 31, 2026
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Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices.


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EIMA 2026 Annual Meeting

EIMA Meeting Highlights Housing Policy Shifts, Growing Advocacy Push

For policymakers and contractors alike, the message is straightforward: there has never been a better time to consider what EIFS can do.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 31, 2026
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From regulatory reform to Capitol Hill meetings, EIMA members left Washington with a clear message: more opportunity ahead but only for those actively shaping policy.
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Incoming USG CEO Macey Signals Continuity, Innovation

New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros.
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John Wyatt
March 31, 2026
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New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros.


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Technology News

Contractor AI Adoption Surges in 2026, Report Finds

Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.
W&C Staff
March 30, 2026
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A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.


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