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Awards News

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026

The bureau recognized outstanding wall and ceiling projects during the 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

John Wyatt

June 11, 2026

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Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.

Event News

Registration is Now Open for the 2026 IIBEC BES

BES brings together consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals, and specialists in roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, cladding, exterior wall systems, and building enclosure commissioning for two days of expert-led education, and networking.

Lindsay Lewis

June 6, 2026

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Join more than 300 building enclosure professionals in Indianapolis, October 18-20, for an engaging, in-person experience focused on the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions shaping our industry.

Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.

NEST Supports SkillsUSA Facilithon Finalists

NEST helps students attend SkillsUSA Facilithon finals and explore FM careers nationwide.

John Wyatt

May 22, 2026

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NEST funds student travel to SkillsUSA Facilithon finals, expanding FM career awareness.

Editor's Note

Wall and Ceiling Trade Shows Focus on Building Envelope

As the IECC and IBC tighten requirements, interior assemblies are under greater scrutiny—and so is the contractor installing them

John Wyatt

May 1, 2026

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Three major industry events this spring put a spotlight on airtightness, fire resistance and moisture control—scope that now lands squarely on the wall and ceiling contractor.

2026 CISCA Summit

Contractors Eye Growth at CISCA Summit 2026

Ceiling contractors gathered in Grapevine, Texas, pointing to steady demand, rising data center work and a focus on education, technology and workforce development.

Tanja Kern

April 27, 2026

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Read highlights of the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit, which emphasized education, technology and cautious optimism amid steady demand and evolving market conditions.

A picture of a student at the Carpenters Training Facility in Vegas

NWCB 2026

NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center

NWCB’s 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.

John Wyatt

April 23, 2026

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The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.

NWCB's Annual Wall and Ceiling Conference Banks on Sunshine, Higher Learning

If Walls Could Talk

NWCB 2026 Conference to Emphasize Contractor Coordination, Education and Peer Exchange

W&C speaks with the bureau’s Executive Director Gabriel Quintana about this year’s show.

John Wyatt

April 9, 2026

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W&C speaks with the bureau’s Executive Director Gabriel Quintana about this year’s show.

EIMA 2026 Annual Meeting

EIMA Meeting Highlights Housing Policy Shifts, Growing Advocacy Push

For policymakers and contractors alike, the message is straightforward: there has never been a better time to consider what EIFS can do.

Tanja Kern

March 31, 2026

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From regulatory reform to Capitol Hill meetings, EIMA members left Washington with a clear message: more opportunity ahead but only for those actively shaping policy.

Publisher's Post

Own Your 2026: The Ultimate Trade Show Playbook

Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.

Jill Bloom

March 27, 2026

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Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.