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A cover of the Ceresana Market Study on Insulation 2026

Global Insulation Demand to Top 660 Million Cubic Meters

Ceresana forecasts global insulation demand surpassing 660 million cubic meters by 2035.

W&C Staff

July 5, 2026

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New Ceresana study highlights renovation, efficiency and regional growth through 2035.

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

Open jobs rise but contractors stay cautious today.

W&C Staff

July 2, 2026

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Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.

Demoing products at NRCA's booth at METALCON

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

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METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.

Integrate Adds Two Construction Leaders

Integrate Construction Partners welcomes Andrew Piskulich and Gene Scholes to its growing team.

W&C Staff

June 28, 2026

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Integrate strengthens its leadership team with the addition of a project manager and superintendent.

Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada

The project will introduce state-of-the-art operational efficiency and enhanced sustainability, while expanding local manufacturing and production capacity

Lindsay Lewis

June 24, 2026

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Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in Eastern Canada.

Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26

Submit SFIA-certified steel framing projects and products for the 2026 awards by June 26.

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association

Mark L. Johnson

June 23, 2026

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SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.

METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

New Design District sessions address carbon, codes, resilience and metal construction trends.

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

June 20, 2026

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METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.

TLPCA 2026

RONPARCO Navigates Delays While Staying Selective

RONPARCO tackles scheduling delays, maintains backlog and focuses on quality plastering work.

John Wyatt

June 18, 2026

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Flavio Ronzani discusses delays, backlog stability and quality-driven growth at RONPARCO.

ABC's Combo Construction Backlog Indicator from June 2026

ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High

ABC reports construction backlog rose to 9.1 months in May as contractor confidence eased.

W&C Staff

June 16, 2026

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Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

Technology

Third Screen AI Habit Gives Contractors an Edge

A third monitor and daily AI use can help contractors build fluency and gain a lasting edge.

A portrait of Brandon Pipken of Autobahn Consultants

Brandon Pipkin

June 15, 2026

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Contractors who make AI a daily habit today may gain an advantage rivals cannot easily match.

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Global Insulation Demand to Top 660 Million Cubic Meters

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships

Integrate Adds Two Construction Leaders

Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada

Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26

METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

RONPARCO Navigates Delays While Staying Selective

ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High

Third Screen AI Habit Gives Contractors an Edge

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