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The circular ceiling inside the rotunda at the Minneapolis American Indian Center is the winner of the 2025 CISCA Construction Excellence Award.

Circular Ceiling Design Ceremony

The circular ceiling inside the rotunda at the Minneapolis American Indian Center is the winner of the 2025 CISCA Construction Excellence Award.
Eric Herr, senior manager of sales and operations, ProjectWorks, Armstrong World Industries.
Eric Herr
February 13, 2026
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A Minneapolis ceiling design at an American Indian Center incorporates elements of native culture and quiets ceremonial space.
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Spray Foam Insulation applied to a ceiling

Choosing Between Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
Maxime Duzyk is senior global director of building science and engineering for Huntsman Building Solutions
Maxime Duzyk
February 11, 2026
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A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open-and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
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Connect, Learn and Lead at IBEC 2026

Connect, Learn and Lead at IIBEC 2026

IIBEC EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch previews the 2026 International Building Enclosure Conference, from keynote storytelling and education sessions to scholarships and networking opportunities
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 10, 2026
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IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 12-15, in Sacramento, Calif. Recently, W&C’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.
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Christopher Griffin
Leadership

Christopher Griffin on Three Decades at USG

As USG prepares for a planned CEO transition, outgoing President and CEO Christopher Griffin reflects on nearly 30 years at the company, the meaning of leadership, and stewarding a 125-year legacy.
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John Wyatt
February 9, 2026
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In an exclusive conversation with Walls & Ceilings, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.


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Legal Insights
Legal Insights

Software Agreement Clauses Wall and Ceiling Contractors Should Revisit

As construction operations become increasingly digital, wall and ceiling contractors must carefully review and negotiate software agreements to protect their data, control costs, and reduce legal and operational risk.
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
February 6, 2026
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As construction operations become increasingly digital, wall and ceiling contractors must carefully review and negotiate software agreements to protect their data, control costs, and reduce legal and operational risk.
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Interior view of The Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI)

Avoiding the Dual Vapor Barrier Trap—Why Mineral Wool Is a Smart Choice for Commercial Walls

Why understanding vapor permeability—not just R-value—can make or break the long-term performance of commercial wall assemblies.
Todd Shear
Todd Shear
February 4, 2026
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Whether you’re a specifying architect, general contractor or facility manager, virtually everyone in commercial construction is under pressure to meet energy codes and build tighter envelopes. But without careful consideration, that approach can unintentionally create a dual vapor barrier.
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