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May 2026 Product Focus: Drywall & Accessories

From structural performance to installation efficiency, steel framing remains a critical component in modern wall and ceiling construction.

May 26, 2026

Steel framing continues to evolve with new technologies, improved performance standards, and growing demand across commercial and residential construction. This month, Walls & Ceilings highlights the trends, products, and project insights driving the future of steel framing.

An illustration of ClarkDietrich's Rigid Connect

ClarkDietrich Rigid Connectors Earn Certification

The manufacturer gains IAPMO certification for rigid connectors, expanding seismic and blast design data.

May 5, 2026

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ClarkDietrich obtains third-party certification for rigid connectors, expanding design data for blast and seismic applications.

Continuous insulation Rainscreen Framing system

BUILD26

ClarkDietrich Showcases Framing, Finishing Tech at BUILD26

Company highlights framing connector, digital tools and fire-rated wall systems at AWCI expo.

W&C Staff

March 9, 2026

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ClarkDietrich will feature framing connectors, digital design tools, fire-rated exterior systems and sustainable drywall finishing products at AWCI BUILD26 in New Orleans.

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Shaping the Future of Steel Framing: Women Leading the Way

From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.

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

March 3, 2026

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From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.

Man installing Typar drainable wrap on a building wall.

February 2026 Product Focus: WRBs/Rainscreen/Waterproofing

Designed for long-term protection and code compliance, these solutions deliver reliable defense against water, wind, and weather exposure.

February 27, 2026

High-performance waterproofing, rainscreen and WRB systems protect building envelopes by blocking moisture, improving energy efficiency and delivering durable defense against wind, water and harsh weather.

ClarkDietrich Launches Next Generation of iTools App for Architects

ClarkDietrich iTools is a free online resource for architects and contractors who are evaluating purchasing decisions and product selection for steel framing projects

February 19, 2026

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ClarkDietrich unveiled a new version if its iTools app, featuring design and navigation improvements.

STI speakers at its Interior Finish Summit

Interior Finish Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together at STI Headquarters

Specified Technologies Inc. hosted a summit this December at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Somerville, N.J.

December 10, 2025

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Specified Technologies Inc. hosted a summit this December at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Somerville, N.J.

SFIA Announces its 2025 Excellence Awards

The association's Don Allen announced the winners in a live broadcast this November.

Mark L. Johnson

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.

November 21, 2025

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The Steel Framing Industry Association announces the 2025 SFIA Award winners—projects that showcase exceptional innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable design in cold-formed steel construction.

ClarkDietrich's ProChannel Ci with Grip-Deck TubeSeal

Continuous Insulation with Benefits from ClarkDietrich

ProChannel Ci with Grip-Deck TubeSeal delivers a true continuous insulation system, offering enhanced thermal performance, structural capacity, air and water resistance, and now NFPA 285 compliance.

November 20, 2025

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ProChannel Ci with Grip-Deck TubeSeal delivers a true continuous insulation system, offering enhanced thermal performance, structural capacity, air and water resistance, and now NFPA 285 compliance.

ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci Achieves NFPA 285 Fire-Rating Compliance

ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has been independently verified to meet NFPA 285 fire-testing standards, ensuring its approved use in compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.

November 20, 2025

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ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has been independently verified to meet NFPA 285 fire-testing standards, ensuring its approved use in compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.