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EnviroSeal Insulation Products Earn A.I.R. Seal of Excellence

Quadrant Performance Materials announced that its EnviroSeal insulation products have received the A.I.R. Seal of Excellence, recognizing the company’s commitment to quality, performance, and industry best practices.
January 13, 2026
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Quadrant Performance Materials announced that its EnviroSeal insulation products have received the A.I.R. Seal of Excellence, recognizing the company’s commitment to quality, performance and industry best practices.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Boosts Funding to $3B as M&A Pipeline Accelerates

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.


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Construction Employment

Specialty Trades Drive December Losses; 2026 Outlook Cools

Construction employment slipped in December as contractors tempered growth expectations for 2026, even as wages rose and many firms still plan to hire amid ongoing labor shortages.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.


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AWCI Unveils 2026 Update to Steel—Doing It Right Training Program

AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.
January 11, 2026
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AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.


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Enter Now for W&C's "Women Who Build": Elevating the Leaders Shaping the Future

This feature, which will appear in the March 2026 issue, will highlight women in the industry.
W&C Staff
January 8, 2026
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Women Who Build celebrates the women transforming the industry through leadership, innovation, and expertise. From executives to skilled tradeswomen, this feature spotlights the changemakers strengthening companies, mentoring future leaders, and shaping the built environment.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Goley Companies Announces Acquisition of EC Insulation & Exteriors

The Goley Companies has acquired EC Insulation & Exteriors of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, expanding its upper Midwest footprint while allowing the company to continue operating locally under its existing name with added resources and support.
January 8, 2026
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The Goley Companies has acquired EC Insulation & Exteriors of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, expanding its upper Midwest footprint while allowing the company to continue operating locally under its existing name with added resources and support.


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Holcim Acquires Alkern to Expand High-value Building Solutions

The acquisition strengthens Holcim’s presence in precast concrete and accelerates its strategy to grow building solutions to half of group net sales by 2030.
January 8, 2026
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The acquisition strengthens Holcim’s presence in precast concrete and accelerates its strategy to grow building solutions to half of group net sales by 2030.


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Armstrong Acquires Parallel Architectural Products

Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is a growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications.
January 8, 2026
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Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is a growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications.



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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO in Advanced Acquisition Talks After Apollo’s $1.2B Investment

Sources say the roofing distribution giant is pursuing multiple deal opportunities as analysts see the Apollo-backed capital raise as a signal that a major transaction could be near.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 7, 2026
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Fresh off a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment, QXO is already in talks on another significant acquisition—and pursuing seven additional targets across multiple deal sizes.


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Mergers and Acquisitions

JLG Advances "Job Site of the Future" Vision Through Canvas Acquisition

Investment in construction robotics accelerates shift from enabling jobs to executing jobs.
W&C Staff
January 7, 2026
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Investment in construction robotics accelerates shift from enabling jobs to executing jobs.


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