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SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals
If Walls Could Talk

SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. W&C’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.


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Liddle Brothers Contractors
March 2026 Cover Story

Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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John Wyatt
March 2, 2026
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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Checking the Fluid Level

A reflection on personal ethics, everyday compromises, and the rare moral courage of those who risk everything to stand against injustice.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
February 25, 2026
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A reflection on personal ethics, everyday compromises, and the rare moral courage of those who risk everything to stand against injustice.


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Insulating Metal Clad Buildings

Insulating Metal Clad Buildings

Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
February 23, 2026
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Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
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Expanded Metal Ceilings

Expanded Metal Ceilings: Strength That Beautifies

Expanded metal ceilings combine strength, visual flexibility, and sustainability, giving architects and designers a high-performance material that elevates both form and function across a wide range of applications.
Manuel E. Menchaca, MBA, is the senior marketing manager for Wallner Expac
Manuel Menchaca
February 20, 2026
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Expanded metal ceilings combine strength, visual flexibility, and sustainability, giving architects and designers a high-performance material that elevates both form and function across a wide range of applications.
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CISCA Contractor Challenge
CISCA Contractor Challenge

CISCA Contractor Challenge Returns April 22 in Texas

Installers to compete for $5,000, Hilti tools and championship belt at the specialty ceiling systems showcase
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 17, 2026
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The Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) will host its second annual Contractor Challenge during the CISCA Summit in Grapevine, Texas, on April 22, featuring blind installations, a product showcase, and defending champions from Las Vegas ready to compete.


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