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Top 25 Ceiling Contractors of 2026

The firms leading on installation quality, workforce discipline and above-ceiling coordination in an increasingly complex market.
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John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
May 12, 2026
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Suspended ceilings demand precision, code compliance and tight field coordination. Our Top 25 Ceiling Contractors are leading the way—delivering high-quality installations while managing labor, materials and complex project schedules across diverse markets. See which firms are setting the standard for efficiency, safety and consistent performance.
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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, BuildBlock Building Systems LLC
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.
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Fire-rated, butt-glazed assemblies support compartmentation without inhibiting sightlines

Unlocking Design Creativity with Fire-Rated Glass

How modern fire-rated glass innovations—ranging from butt-glazed assemblies and curtain walls to floors and stairwell enclosures—enable architects to meet fire and life safety codes while achieving transparent, occupant-centered, and visually connected designs.
Devin Bowman is general manager of Technical Glass Products and AD Systems
Devin Bowman
November 17, 2025
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How modern fire-rated glass innovations—ranging from butt-glazed assemblies and curtain walls to floors and stairwell enclosures—enable architects to meet fire and life safety codes while achieving transparent, occupant-centered, and visually connected designs.
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Registration is Open for the 2025 ICC’s Annual Conference

The agenda includes a variety of opportunities to advance your skills, network and get more involved in industry activities
September 9, 2025
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Registration is now open for the can't-miss building safety event of the year. Learn, connect and make an impact at the 2025 International Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings in Cleveland.


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

The Importance of Access Doors

Access doors serve practical and life-saving purposes when understood in context.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
May 20, 2025
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Access doors play a crucial role in building maintenance and safety, and while building codes governing them may seem complex or overly strict, they ultimately serve practical and life-saving purposes when understood in context.
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2023 Building Safety Month Celebration Begins

Week One highlights how building safety starts at home and impacts everyday lives
May 3, 2023
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On May 1, the International Code Council kicked off the 43rd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign raises awareness about the importance of building codes and the role that building safety professionals play in keeping our communities safe.


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