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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Air Barriers: Code Beats Spec Sheet Myths in Field

Air barrier performance depends on continuity, not materials. Codes reward execution, not specs.

July 10, 2026

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Codes prioritize system continuity over product choice. Contractors who build assemblies right win.

Editor's Note

Building Safety Month Puts Wall and Ceiling Contractors on Notice

ICC campaign spotlighted codes, resilience and access shaping interior systems, inspections.

John Wyatt

July 3, 2026

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Codes, resilience and accessibility pressures are raising the bar for gypsum and ceiling contractors.

Huntsman Assembly for Use as Fire-Rated Wall Solution Now UL Certified

Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall.

Julie Fornaro

May 15, 2026

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Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall.

NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference

The annual conference brings together influential voices from government, the AEC industry, technology, research, and academia to drive timely discussions that advance innovation, strengthen coordination, and improve outcomes nationwide.

May 2, 2026

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This May, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host the 2026 Building Innovation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va., featuring a strong lineup of respected leaders from across the built environment.

Code Isn’t Stone — It’s Process and Judgment

How approved drawings, not just code books, define compliance — and what contractors must document.

Mark Fowler

April 22, 2026

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A real-world dispute reveals a key truth: building code compliance isn’t absolute—approved plans, professional judgment and process ultimately define what meets code on a project.

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Regional Design Trends: Leveraging the ROI of Stone Across the U.S.

How geography and architectural tradition are influencing masonry design.

Sarah Lograsso

April 16, 2026

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Regional design trends are shaping homes nationwide, with manufactured stone veneer offering versatile, high-value solutions that reflect local landscapes, climates, and architectural traditions.

Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

Steve Farkas

March 11, 2026

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Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

ROCKWOOL Smartrock in a pile with a glove on top

ROCKWOOL Smartrock Now Available Nationwide in U.S.

An innovative commercial and residential solution for mass wall insulations.

February 16, 2026

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Smartrock is available in thicknesses ranging from 2 to 6 inch to meet residential and commercial energy code requirements in all regions of the United States.

Photo courtesy of BuildBlock Building Systems LLC - Oklaho Purcell Elementary School in Oklahoma is constructing a new ICC-500 compliant, ICF-based storm shelterma City, Okla.

ICF Storm Shelters: Transforming K-12 School Safety and Resilience Against Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Insulating concrete forms are changing K-12 school construction by providing ICC-500 compliant storm shelters that combine safety, durability, energy efficiency, and multipurpose functionality.

Frank Gordon

January 19, 2026

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Insulating concrete forms are changing K-12 school construction by providing ICC-500 compliant storm shelters that combine safety, durability, energy efficiency, and multipurpose functionality.

IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation

This prestigious accreditation confirms that the CBECxP program meets rigorous requirements for fairness, impartiality, and competency-based assessment

W&C Staff

October 20, 2025

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IIBEC announced that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.

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ARTICLES

Air Barriers: Code Beats Spec Sheet Myths in Field

Building Safety Month Puts Wall and Ceiling Contractors on Notice

Huntsman Assembly for Use as Fire-Rated Wall Solution Now UL Certified

NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference

Code Isn’t Stone — It’s Process and Judgment

Regional Design Trends: Leveraging the ROI of Stone Across the U.S.

Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

ROCKWOOL Smartrock Now Available Nationwide in U.S.

ICF Storm Shelters: Transforming K-12 School Safety and Resilience Against Tornadoes and Hurricanes

IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation

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