Mergers & Acquisitions QXO Closes TopBuild Deal, Expands Insulation Reach Deal adds installation platform Tanja Kern July 1, 2026 No Comments QXO completed its $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, strengthening its insulation, wallboard, millwork, and broader building-products platform.Read More
People on the Move Sika Names Laurie Hill VP of Technical Roofing/Insulation Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit. Tanja Kern July 1, 2026 No Comments Laurie Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit.Read More
METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships METALCON celebrates 35 years, uniting industry associations for education, innovation and networking. W&C Staff June 30, 2026 No Comments METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.Read More
Disaster Response Rescue Teams Race Against Time in Venezuela After Devastating Twin Earthquakes Strategic Response Partners deploys additional personnel as death toll climbs past 1,450 Tanja Kern June 29, 2026 No Comments Twin earthquakes kill over 1,450 in Venezuela. International rescue teams, including U.S. personnel, search collapsed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens.Read More
Hires and Promotions Metro Walls Adds Juan Lopez as Project Manager Metro Walls names Juan Lopez project manager to strengthen operations and project delivery. W&C Staff June 29, 2026 No Comments Metro Walls expands its operations team with veteran project manager Juan Lopez.Read More
Integrate Adds Two Construction Leaders Integrate Construction Partners welcomes Andrew Piskulich and Gene Scholes to its growing team. W&C Staff June 28, 2026 No Comments Integrate strengthens its leadership team with the addition of a project manager and superintendent.Read More
Woodpecker Damage Surges as EIFS Subcontractors Fight Back Rising flicker populations damage siding as builders deploy coatings and deterrents to protect homes. John Wyatt June 28, 2026 No Comments Northern flickers are causing costly siding damage, prompting new solutions from manufacturers.Read More
ServiceTitan Max Boosts Contractor Performance ServiceTitan says Max improves booking, close rates and revenue with AI-powered workflow automation. W&C Staff June 28, 2026 No Comments New data shows Max helps contractors book more calls, close more jobs and streamline operations with AI.Read More
ABC Urges Full Repeal of Davis-Bacon Rule Changes ABC welcomes DOL's legal retreat but urges repeal of the 2023 Davis-Bacon rule reforms. W&C Staff June 27, 2026 No Comments ABC says DOL's move is progress but calls for full repeal of Biden-era Davis-Bacon regulations.Read More
How Ford Drywall & Stucco Reduces Risk with Dusty See how Ford Drywall uses Dusty to reduce rework, improve quality and streamline layout. Zachary Reiss-Davis June 26, 2026 No Comments John Ford explains why Dusty improves quality, cuts rework, and transforms project coordination. Read More