ABC Reports Historic Slowdown in Construction Hiring, Minimal Workforce Turnover Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined. W&C Staff April 1, 2026 No Comments Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined.Read More
Incoming USG CEO Macey Signals Continuity, Innovation New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros. John Wyatt March 31, 2026 No Comments New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros.Read More
BUILD26 BUILD26: A Review from New Orleans A recap of the largest annual convention highlights education, innovation and collaboration across the wall and ceiling industry in New Orleans. Tanja Kern March 18, 2026 One Comment From education to the expo floor, BUILD26 showcased an emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation and professional development.Read More
From education to the expo floor, BUILD26 showcased an emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation and professional development.
BUILD26 BUILD26 Seminars: Skills, AI, Strategy Seminars tackle AI, labor, safety and steel framing performance for contractors at BUILD26. John Wyatt March 17, 2026 No Comments Seminars tackle AI, labor, safety and steel framing performance for contractors at BUILD26.Read More
Awards News Scott Casabona Wins AWCI Pinnacle Award Mountain Lakes, N.J.-based subcontractor of Sloan & Co. wins AWCI’s top honor at this year’s BUILD26 in New Orleans. John Wyatt March 17, 2026 No Comments Mountain Lakes, N.J.-based contractor of Sloan & Co. wins AWCI’s top honor at this year’s BUILD26 in New Orleans.Read More
SFIA 2026 Annual Meeting Featured Newly Approved Certification Program, Industry Awards and More The Steel Framing Industry Association announced the approval by membership of its updated Code Compliance Certification Program. Mark L. Johnson March 16, 2026 No Comments The Steel Framing Industry Association announced the approval by membership of its updated Code Compliance Certification Program.Read More
WWCCA Marks 125 Years Serving Contractors and Builders The association marks 125 years advancing wall and ceiling contractors’ standards in the West. W&C Staff March 13, 2026 No Comments The association marks 125 years advancing wall and ceiling contractors’ standards in the West.Read More
Distribution Shift QXO Push Into Building Materials Expands Contractor Supply Distributor continues acquisition push as industry consolidation reshapes construction supply channels. Tanja Kern March 5, 2026 No Comments QXO’s earnings matched expectations, but analysts say the real story is the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy and its growing role in the construction supply chain.Read More
Jackson Professional Tools Celebrates 150 Years of the Iconic Blue Wheelbarrow Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals. March 4, 2026 No Comments Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals.Read More
FMI Releases 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada. February 26, 2026 No Comments Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.Read More