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Structural Safety

NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Wall and Ceiling Contractors

Buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters show how structural movement can damage interior assemblies—and draw specialty contractors into investigation

Tanja Kern

July 13, 2026

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After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.

The Power of Soft Architecture: Managing Noise Through Visual and Acoustic Zoning

How acoustic textiles and PET screens improve zoning, comfort and flexibility in open plans.

Dana Pucillo

July 6, 2026

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Soft architecture uses drapery and PET screens to manage noise in open-plan interiors efficiently.

Technology News

USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance

Companies launch integrated solutions.

W&C Staff

June 3, 2026

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USG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering have formed an alliance to provide integrated containment systems for data center construction projects.

June 2026 Cover Story

Steady Growth, Strong Field Execution: Inside GK Knutson’s Institutional Project

Firm focuses on execution, workforce development and institutional project expertise as competition intensifies and schedules compress

John Wyatt

June 1, 2026

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GK Knutson navigates tighter margins and complex institutional work by prioritizing disciplined growth, field execution and team development in the Pacific Northwest interiors market.

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED A.P., Executive Director, Steel Framing Industry Association

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Booming data center builds sustain steel framing, MEP density and interior system demand.

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.

May 29, 2026

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Many argue that the current pace of data center construction is not sustainable, but the question is: when will this slow or end? And how will data center construction change over the next few months and years?

The crew at Precision Acoustical Sound Solutions in Seattle

May 2026 Cover Story

Seattle Ceiling Contractor Builds with Purpose

Precision Acoustical blends craft, speed and mentorship in Seattle’s competitive market.

John Wyatt

May 5, 2026

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Seattle contractor delivers precise suspended ceilings, complex geometry and on-time execution.

BinMaster Promotes Scott Hudson to CEO Role

Leadership shift signals continued growth in sensing, IIoT, and inventory systems across sectors.

W&C Staff

April 21, 2026

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Leadership shift signals continued growth in sensing, IIoT, and inventory systems across sectors.

QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17 Billion Distribution Deal

Deal creates distributor, expanding insulation scale and cross-trade scope in North America.

W&C Staff

April 19, 2026

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Acquisition expands insulation install capacity, impacting pricing, sequencing and supply for interior trades

EIFS in 2026: How Specialty Finishes Are Redefining Exterior Wall Systems

As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.

Regi Mendoza

March 20, 2026

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As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.

March 2026 Cover Story

Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.

John Wyatt

March 2, 2026

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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.