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Manufacturing

USG Invests $1.2B in Texas Plant, Adding 200 Jobs

USG will invest $1.2 billion in a new Texas plant, creating nearly 200 jobs in Orange.

W&C Staff

June 15, 2026

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New USG facility in Orange, Texas, will create jobs and expand North American production.

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.

A PPI Table from Associated Builders and Contractors

Construction Material Prices Jump 2.6 Percent in May

Construction input prices rose 2.6 percent in May and are up nearly 10 percent year over year.

W&C Staff

June 13, 2026

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Construction material costs climbed in May, driven by energy, steel and copper price gains.

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TLPCA 2026

TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders

TLPCA members gathered in Horseshoe Bay for education, networking, awards and industry updates.

John Wyatt

June 12, 2026

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Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.

Golden Anniversary

MBCI Marks 50 Years, Expands Commercial Metal Reach

Metal Sales integration broadens services

W&C Staff

June 12, 2026

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MBCI is celebrating its 50th anniversary while expanding architectural panel offerings and project support capabilities through the integration of Metal Sales assets.

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.

Construction Data

Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.

Tanja Kern

June 11, 2026

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Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

A portrait of Lawrence Group's Katelyn Adams

Lawrence Group Adds Three to Operations Team

Lawrence Group hires two permitting specialists and a procurement coordinator to support growth.

W&C Staff

Lindsay Lewis

June 11, 2026

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New hires bring expertise in permitting, project coordination and procurement operations.

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.