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Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

Knauf Insulation is investing in its Shelbyville, Ind., facility with new production lines, upgraded technology, and expanded capacity to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.

The manufacturer has received third-party certification (IAPMO ER-729) confirming its drift and deflection connectors meet major building code requirements, enabling their use on California state-funded projects and reinforcing their role in enhancing structural safety, seismic resilience, and sustainability.

Leap now brings ABC Supply’s real-time pricing and ordering directly into Leap CRM, giving contractors one-click access to accurate materials and faster, error-free projects.

Walls & Ceilings is once again preparing its highly anticipated annual round-up of the nation’s top EIFS/Stucco contractors.

The construction industry shed 7,000 jobs in August—its third consecutive monthly decline—though unemployment fell to a record-tying low of 3.2 percent as labor shortages persist.

The Trump Administration’s new Unified Agenda outlines changes at the Department of Labor, from heat safety requirements to independent contractor classification. For walls and ceilings professionals, the proposals may bring both opportunities and challenges—impacting project costs, workforce management, and day-to-day operations.

The rebrand reflects the company’s legacy of innovation in FRP while positioning it for future growth.

AD and The Commonwealth Group announced their intent to merge, uniting 325 independent PHCP distributors under the AD network to strengthen member services, streamline operations, and expand representation across the U.S. industry.

ABC Supply adds its fourth Mississippi branch with the acquisition of Exterior Home Products, preserving local expertise while strengthening its Southeast regional footprint.