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Awards News

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026

The bureau recognized outstanding wall and ceiling projects during the 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

John Wyatt

June 11, 2026

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Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.

Manufacturer News

USG Opens Alberta Wallboard Plant, Expands Capacity

CAD$210M facility boosts Western Canada supply

W&C Staff

June 10, 2026

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USG has opened a new Alberta manufacturing plant that will produce Sheetrock wallboard, expanding capacity and strengthening supply across Western Canada.

Manufacturer News

ATAS Employees Complete Manufacturing Leadership Program

Two leaders finish six-month institute

W&C Staff

June 10, 2026

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Two ATAS International employees completed a regional manufacturing leadership program to develop management and business skills.

Ontario Wins 38 Medals at Skills Canada Nationals

Team Ontario earned 38 medals at Skills Canada 2026, showcasing top trade and tech talent.

W&C Staff

June 10, 2026

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Team Ontario captured 38 medals at Skills Canada 2026, highlighting skilled youth excellence.

Obituary

Cold-Formed Steel Pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu Dies at 102

Renowned engineer, educator and author leaves a lasting legacy through decades of research, standards development and industry mentorship

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Cold-formed steel pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu, whose research and leadership helped shape modern steel design, died June 2 at age 102.

Association News

Polyglass Joins Polyiso Insulation Trade Group

Company approved as a member of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Polyglass U.S.A. has joined the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, expanding the trade group's roster of North American polyiso insulation manufacturers.

Fatalities

OSHA Opens Investigation Into Fatal Okan Tower Column Collapse

Worker was killed and several others injured after a structural column fell at the 902-foot project in downtown Miami

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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A worker died and several others were injured after a structural column collapsed during construction of Miami’s Okan Tower.

Rendering of Vancouver's Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheater showing a large crowd beneath the sweeping mass-timber roof with mountains visible beyond the stage.

Project Profile

Mass Timber Takes Center Stage at Vancouver's New Amphitheater

The Freedom Mobile Arch combines glulam arches, CLT panels and steel supports to create a landmark public venue showcasing the potential of mass timber construction

Bryan Gottlieb

June 9, 2026

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Vancouver's new amphitheater highlights how mass timber fabrication, engineering and installation are expanding into large-scale civic and assembly projects.

Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May

Nonresidential construction gained 15,700 jobs in May as demand and public projects drive hiring.

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

Branding

ICE Stucco Repair Changes Name to Monterra Stucco

Houston stucco specialist ICE Stucco Repair rebrands as Monterra Stucco with same team.

John Wyatt

June 8, 2026

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ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.

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Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026

USG Opens Alberta Wallboard Plant, Expands Capacity

ATAS Employees Complete Manufacturing Leadership Program

Ontario Wins 38 Medals at Skills Canada Nationals

Cold-Formed Steel Pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu Dies at 102

Polyglass Joins Polyiso Insulation Trade Group

OSHA Opens Investigation Into Fatal Okan Tower Column Collapse

Mass Timber Takes Center Stage at Vancouver's New Amphitheater

Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May

ICE Stucco Repair Changes Name to Monterra Stucco

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