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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
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.


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The former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment at 219 and 235 E. 42nd St. in Midtown Manhattan.
Adaptive Reuse

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

City officials are monitoring structural movement while preparing to shore the damaged 21st floor
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
July 8, 2026
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Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.


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Worker Stabbed at Nassau Insulation Job Site

A worker was injured in a stabbing during a dispute at a New York insulation installation job site in late April
W&C Staff
May 12, 2026
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Police say an argument between insulation workers at a Long Island residential jobsite ended in a stabbing that sent one employee to the hospital.


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Trombley Joins Lawrence Group as Design Professional

Sean Trombley joins the firm as a design professional at its New York office.
March 21, 2026
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Sean Trombley joins the firm as a design professional at its New York office. 


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Armstrong Announces Acquisition of Eventscape

Expands architectural specialties design and fabrication capabilities
February 21, 2026
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Armstrong announced it has acquired Eventscape, a globally recognized design and fabrication company known for delivering complex, design-driven architectural environments.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

RAF Equity Acquires Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Private equity firm acquires façade manufacturer
W&C Staff
February 15, 2026
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RAF Equity has acquired Boston Valley Terra Cotta from NewSpring and Spring Capital Partners. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


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ATAS Metal Panels Featured in Award-Winning Catherine Commons at Cornell University

Using vibrant, sustainable metal wall and roof panels, the Catherine Commons project reimagines college town living with community-focused design, architectural harmony, and long-lasting visual impact.
December 26, 2025
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Using vibrant, sustainable metal wall and roof panels, the Catherine Commons project reimagines college town living with community-focused design, architectural harmony, and long-lasting visual impact.


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Owners Say Cracked Walls and Ceilings Plague Billionaires’ Row Tower

Owners at a luxury skyscraper on NYC's Billionaires' Row say their multi-million-dollar apartments are riddled with defects.
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John Wyatt
December 14, 2025
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Owners at a luxury skyscraper on NYC's Billionaires' Row say their multi-million-dollar apartments are riddled with defects.


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Long Island Family Left Homeless After Unlicensed Contractor Allegedly Takes $96K and Abandons Renovation

A Shoreham family says an unlicensed contractor took their $96,200 payment, gutted their home, and vanished—leaving them living in a backyard camper while facing major debt and costly repair delays.
W&C Staff
November 30, 2025
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A Shoreham family says an unlicensed contractor took their $96,200 payment, gutted their home, and vanished—leaving them living in a backyard camper while facing major debt and costly repair delays.


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Thomas “Murph” Murphy Named 2026 Chair of ABC National Board of Directors

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.
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John Wyatt
November 21, 2025
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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.


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