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Gypsum Recycling: Opportunities and Challenges in a Circular Economy

Practical barriers make large-scale circular gypsum recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.

Brooke Fishel

December 19, 2025

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While recycling gypsum drywall can significantly reduce landfill waste practical barriers make large-scale circular recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.

Driving Drywall with Precision: The Best Screw Guns from Eight Leading Brands

From collated systems to pro-grade tools, drywall screw guns from leading manufacturers bring unique blends of precision, speed and comfort to drywall installers at every level.

John Wyatt

December 17, 2025

From collated systems to pro-grade tools, drywall screw guns from leading manufacturers bring unique blends of precision, speed and comfort to drywall installers at every level.

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I-9 Raids Are Rising - Don't Get Caught Off Guard

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.

December 15, 2025

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.

Interior view of Southbridge High School in Massachusetts, featuring steel framing

Optimizing Energy Efficiency with Steel-Framed Curtainwalls

Steel-framed curtainwalls combine exceptional strength, slender aesthetics, and superior thermal performance to help architects design energy-efficient, airtight building envelopes that meet modern sustainability standards.

Chuck Knickerbocker

December 12, 2025

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Steel-framed curtainwalls combine exceptional strength, slender aesthetics, and superior thermal performance to help architects design energy-efficient, airtight building envelopes that meet modern sustainability standards.

Flashing Forward: How Innovation is Changing the Game in Wall Protection

Advancements in flashing materials—particularly clear acrylic and liquid flashings—are transforming building envelope performance by improving moisture protection, inspection efficiency, and installation speed, helping contractors meet stricter codes and tighter project timelines with greater durability and precision.

Andrew Irvine

December 10, 2025

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Advancements in flashing materials—particularly clear acrylic and liquid flashings—are transforming building envelope performance by improving moisture protection, inspection efficiency, and installation speed, helping contractors meet stricter codes and tighter project timelines with greater durability and precision.

Ensuring Compliance: A Close Look at CBU Installation and Joint Treatment

The importance of strict compliance with ANSI standards and manufacturer guidelines during cementitious backer unit (CBU) installation, highlighting that meticulous framing, fastening, and especially proper joint treatment are essential for achieving durable, high-quality wall systems in construction projects.

Gabriel Quintana

December 8, 2025

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Using Expansion Beads in Residential Construction

While expansion beads are commonly used in commercial construction, strategically installing them in long or transitional walls and ceilings of residential homes can prevent cracks, accommodate structural movement, and even enhance fire safety, despite creating visible lines in the finish.

J. Michael Osborne

December 5, 2025

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While expansion beads are commonly used in commercial construction, strategically installing them in long or transitional walls and ceilings of residential homes can prevent cracks, accommodate structural movement, and even enhance fire safety, despite creating visible lines in the finish.

Bridging the Trade Gap: Can Gen Z Save America’s Skilled Workforce?

As baby boomers retire and construction demand soars, the next generation holds the key — if it can overcome stigma and outdated perceptions.

Tanja Kern

December 3, 2025

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As baby boomers retire and construction demand soars, the next generation holds the key — if it can overcome stigma and outdated perceptions.

The leadership team at Western Partitions Inc.

W&C's 2025 Contractor of the Year: Western Partitions Inc.

Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.

John Wyatt

December 1, 2025

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Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.

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Western Partitions Inc: Contractor of 2025

From their roots in Wilsonville, Ore., to an expansive footprint across 11 offices nationwide, Western Partitions continues to set the benchmark for excellence, resilience, and leadership in the wall and ceiling industry.

John Wyatt

December 1, 2025

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Walls & Ceilings is proud to reveal that Western Partitions Inc. has been named its "2025 Contractor of the Year." From their roots in Wilsonville, Ore., to an expansive footprint across 11 offices nationwide, WPI continues to set the benchmark for excellence, resilience, and leadership in the wall and ceiling industry.