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The Attic Queen spraying insulation

Attic Queen Azarelo’s Rise Through Resilience

From job-site injury to industry advocate, Azarelo builds impact beyond attics.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 2, 2026
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After a life-altering injury ended her time in the attic, Jessica Azarelo rebuilt her role—growing Attic Queen LLC and becoming a powerful advocate for the home performance industry.
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From the Attic to Advocacy: The Attic Queen
If Walls Could Talk

From the Attic to Advocacy: The Attic Queen

In this “If Walls Could Talk” Episode, W&C’s Strategic Content Editor Tanja Kern speaks with Florida’s Attic Queen Founder Jessica Azarelo and how she’s redefining home performance and chasing a bigger mission as an independent insulation subcontractor.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 30, 2026
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In this “If Walls Could Talk” Episode, W&C’s Strategic Content Editor Tanja Kern speaks with Florida’s Attic Queen Founder Jessica Azarelo and how she’s redefining home performance and chasing a bigger mission as an independent insulation subcontractor.


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Benjamin Scales: From Jobsite Tools to Courtroom Expertise

Not your typical building enclosure consultant
Lindsay Lewis
Lindsay Lewis
January 30, 2026
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When you meet Benjamin Scales, you quickly realize he’s not your typical building enclosure consultant. With more than 22 years of experience, Benjamin’s career has been a steady climb through nearly every corner of the industry. 


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Al in Construction: Transforming Client Acquisition
Dear Anna

AI In Construction—Transforming Client Acquisition

As decision-makers turn to AI instead of Google, contractors must rethink their websites and trust signals to stay visible and competitive.
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Anna Anderson
January 28, 2026
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In the latest “Dear Anna” podcast, marketing expert Anna Anderson reviews how decision-makers turn to AI instead of Google, and how contractors must rethink their websites and trust signals to stay visible and competitive.
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Stucco Stop with Albert Carrillo

Mastering Water-Resistive Barriers: Essential Guide for Framed Wall Construction and Building Code Compliance

Water-resistive barriers’ role, building code requirements, ASTM standards and installation best practices for framed wall construction.
Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
January 26, 2026
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Water-resistive barriers’ role, building code requirements, ASTM standards and installation best practices for framed wall construction.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

How Modern Building Science Is Creating “Frankenstein Walls” — And How to Stop Them

Modern exterior walls have become so complex that mix-and-match components often create untested, unreliable “Frankenstein assemblies,” highlighting the need for coordinated, proven, manufacturer-backed systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
January 23, 2026
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Modern exterior walls have become so complex that mix-and-match components often create untested, unreliable “Frankenstein assemblies,” highlighting the need for coordinated, proven, manufacturer-backed systems.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Write It Down: Why 2026 Starts with Your Pen

Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 22, 2026
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Why writing down your goals (and holding yourself accountable) is the simplest, most powerful leadership move you can make heading into 2026.
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Industry Voices - Fabien Cros

Beyond the Blueprint: Six AI Solutions Revolutionizing Walls and Ceilings

How six rapidly deployable AI solutions—from automated quoting and intelligent data search to AI-driven proposals, lead generation, financial automation and admin support—are transforming efficiency and profitability across the walls and ceilings industry.
Fabien Cros is the chief data/AI officer and founder of SparkWise Solutions
Fabien Cros
January 21, 2026
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Tighter margins, rising material costs and an array of other factors are creating mounting pressure on the walls and ceilings industry to optimize operations to stay competitive.


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Photo courtesy of BuildBlock Building Systems LLC - Oklaho Purcell Elementary School in Oklahoma is constructing a new ICC-500 compliant, ICF-based storm shelterma City, Okla.

ICF Storm Shelters: Transforming K-12 School Safety and Resilience Against Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Insulating concrete forms are changing K-12 school construction by providing ICC-500 compliant storm shelters that combine safety, durability, energy efficiency, and multipurpose functionality.
Frank Gordon, BuildBlock Building Systems LLC
Frank Gordon
January 19, 2026
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Insulating concrete forms are changing K-12 school construction by providing ICC-500 compliant storm shelters that combine safety, durability, energy efficiency, and multipurpose functionality.
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INsulation being added to the wooden frame of a building
Building Better Enclosures

How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Contractors are pushed toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes. making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
Daniel Darling, Director of Engineering at OX Engineered Products
Daniel Darling
Smitha Jayaraman is a product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Smitha Jayaraman
Ed Klonowski is a senior product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Ed Klonowski
January 16, 2026
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Modern updates to the IECC 2024 and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 push contractors toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes, making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
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