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FLEX Launches New Carbon Fiber Drywall Sanders

FLEX debuts lightweight drywall sanders with carbon fiber shafts for comfort, visibility and speed.

W&C Staff

June 25, 2026

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New FLEX drywall sanders cut fatigue with carbon fiber design and optional LED light ring.

Reports and Studies

Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift

Kingspan report highlights carbon cuts, circularity gains and roofing innovation for contractors.

W&C Staff

June 25, 2026

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New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.

BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar

Learn how tile roofing improves energy efficiency, durability, and solar-ready building design.

W&C Staff

June 23, 2026

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Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.

Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26

Submit SFIA-certified steel framing projects and products for the 2026 awards by June 26.

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association

Mark L. Johnson

June 23, 2026

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SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.

If Walls Could Talk

SkillsUSA Champ Builds Thriving Business, Makes Team USA

Tristan Coates' journey from student competitor to business owner highlights the opportunities available in today's skilled trades.

Tanja Kern

June 23, 2026

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Tristan Coates turned a high school carpentry program into a thriving construction company and a chance to represent the U.S. at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Robotics

Construction Robots Advance Frankfurt Office Build

Robots drilling 16,000 ceiling anchors boost safety, accuracy and speed on Frankfurt project.

Tanja Kern

John Wyatt

June 21, 2026

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Autonomous drilling robots improve safety, precision and productivity on a major office build.

Contractors Who Win Trust Win More Business

Dear Anna

Build Trust That Wins More Contracts Now

Anna Anderson explains how awards, certifications and media exposure build contractor trust online.

Anna Anderson

Jill Bloom

June 19, 2026

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On the “If Walls Could Talk” podcast, A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson talks about why referrals, certifications and media coverage remain critical trust signals today for contractors.

Safety First

Safety Standards Must Hold Across Every Jobsite

Consistent safety practices reduce risk, protect crews, and improve performance across all job types.

Joseph Goley

Fiore Belmonte

June 19, 2026

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Safety isn’t just compliance. By building consistent habits and quick risk checks into daily work, contractors can reduce incidents and keep crews protected without slowing production.

Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors

Legal Insights

Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.

June 19, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.

Crime Blotter

D.C. Drywall Contractors to Pay $302K in Worker Case

Settlements resolve worker misclassification claims.

W&C Staff

June 18, 2026

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Two construction firms will pay more than $302,000 after a D.C. investigation found over 100 workers were improperly classified as independent contractors.