John Wyatt

Walls & Ceilings is proud to reveal that Western Partitions Inc.  has been named its "2025 Contractor of the Year." From their roots in Wilsonville, Ore., to an expansive footprint across 11 offices nationwide, WPI continues to set the benchmark for excellence, resilience, and leadership in the wall and ceiling industry.

Ware Industries has promoted longtime industry leader Jim DesLaurier to Executive Vice President and appointed him to its Board of Directors, recognizing his decades of expertise and continued contributions to innovation in cold-formed steel framing.

U.S. construction input prices rose modestly in September—marking five consecutive months of increases—while year-over-year costs remain significantly higher amid uncertainty over the impact of new material tariffs.

Vandalism by a group of teenagers has delayed completion of a Habitat for Humanity home in Toledo, prompting the organization to call for community support as repairs move forward.

Thomas “Murph” Murphy, VP of Power & Construction Group, has been elected chair of the ABC National Board of Directors for 2026, leading the association in advancing merit shop principles, workforce development, and industry excellence.

The September 2025 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer crediting strong private-sector growth and the administration’s economic policies for the better-than-expected results.

Tom Harris discusses the applications of air barriers

A National Audit Office report reveals that nearly all homes insulated under two major UK government schemes suffer from severe defects, leaving thousands of households facing damp, mold and safety hazards.

Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.