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All Things Gypsum

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 is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
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.
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Screw Guns from Grabber

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.
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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
If Walls Could Talk

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.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
December 15, 2025
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.


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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
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.
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A man applying flashings to a house

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, senior product manager at TYPAR Construction Products
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.
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A Close Look at CBU Installation and Joint Treatment

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
Gabriel Quintana
December 8, 2025
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Using Expansion Beads in Residential Construction

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 is the content marketing specialist for Trim-Tex Inc.
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.
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A young construction worker

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
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.
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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.
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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
If Walls Could Talk

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.
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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.


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