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A shot of Armstrong's Templok in Spokane, Wash.

Templok Ceilings Deliver Energy Tax Credit Wins

Armstrong Templok ceilings helped Swinerton secure federal tax credits while improving energy use.

W&C Staff

July 11, 2026

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Swinerton's Spokane office earned tax credits with Armstrong Templok energy-saving ceiling systems.

Catalyst Acoustics Names James Hou President

Catalyst Acoustics Group appoints James Hou as president to lead growth and operations.

W&C Staff

July 10, 2026

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James Hou joins Catalyst Acoustics Group to lead growth, operations and customer experience.

A photo of Don Pilz (left) and Tom Porter of CEMCO at BUILD25 in Charlotte

CEMCO CEO Tom Porter to Retire After 39 Years

Tom Porter will retire in December, with Eric Larson succeeding him in January.

W&C Staff

July 9, 2026

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After 39 years, CEMCO CEO Tom Porter will retire as Eric Larson prepares to lead the company.

USG's Diane Earll Named Red Cross Chicago Board Chair

The company's Diane Earll becomes Red Cross Chicago board chair, expanding her longtime community leadership.

John Wyatt

July 9, 2026

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USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service.

The former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment at 219 and 235 E. 42nd St. in Midtown Manhattan.

Adaptive Reuse

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

City officials are monitoring structural movement while preparing to shore the damaged 21st floor

Bryan Gottlieb

July 8, 2026

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Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

Workforce Development

Synchrony Adds Free Trade Degree Path for Employees

Construction openings frame workforce push

W&C Staff

July 8, 2026

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The company said tuition coverage is available for up to $24,000 per year for degrees in high-demand fields, including skilled trades, education and healthcare.

Ware Malcomb Names SF Interior Design Director

Ware Malcomb appoints Marian Morioka to lead interior architecture and design in San Francisco.

W&C Staff

July 8, 2026

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Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio.

Labor Compliance

Washington Law Puts Finishing Contractors Under Misclassification Spotlight

New public works trigger requires L&I review when multiple independent contractors perform the same covered finishing work

Tanja Kern

July 7, 2026

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Washington’s new public works law gives agencies, unions, workers and competitors a clearer path to trigger L&I misclassification reviews.

Association News

CISCA TECH to Debut with Events in Virginia and Arizona

The new educational event is designed for estimators, project managers, foremen and supervisors in the ceilings and interior systems construction industry

W&C Staff

July 7, 2026

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CISCA’s new TECH event offers ceiling contractors field-focused education on acoustics, specs, seismic requirements and project challenges.

Association News

CISCA Announces 2026-2027 Board Of Directors

The 2026-2027 board includes executives from Specified., ABC Supply Interiors, Platinum Drywall and Valley Interior Systems

W&C Staff

July 6, 2026

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The Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association announced its 2026-2027 board of directors, naming Beau Johnson of Specified as president and Kevin Miller of ABC Supply Interiors as president-elect.