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ABC Jolts Graph June

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

Open jobs rise but contractors stay cautious today.
W&C Staff
July 2, 2026
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Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.


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SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality

SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality

From Diesel to Data: Spray Foam Equipment and Training Reset Contractor Risk
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
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John Wyatt
May 15, 2026
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Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.


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QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking

QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking

Trent Cotney explains contract leverage, data risks, and consolidation impacts on contractors.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
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John Wyatt
May 13, 2026
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Consolidation and vertical integration are reshaping the construction landscape—and wall and ceiling contractors should be evaluating the risk now.
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An interior drywalling work in progress

Boost Profits with AI Scheduling

AI scheduling cuts idle time, labor risk and hidden costs for wall and ceiling contractors.
Mohamed Yousuf, CEO and founder of Smart Workforce AI
Mohamed Yousuf
May 7, 2026
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AI scheduling tools help contractors quickly adapt to delays, reduce idle time and hidden costs, and keep crews productive, safe and compliant.
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A bird's eye view of the The Barn Project in Saline, Mich.

Walbridge Builds Michigan’s Largest Data Center

Walbridge leads $16 billion Michigan data center with union labor, complex systems and scale.
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John Wyatt
May 6, 2026
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Gigawatt AI campus drives union work, prefab systems and high-performance builds in Michigan.


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Bob Treadway speaking at CISCA Summit
CISCA 2026

5 Risks and Trends Facing Ceiling Contractors Now

Economic uncertainty, labor constraints and AI-driven disruption are reshaping the outlook for specialty contractors, with potential impacts on pricing, hiring and project demand.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.


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Top Insulation Contractors 2026
Sponsored by Johns Manville

Who Are Walls & Ceilings' Top 25 Insulation Contractors?

National consolidators and sharp regional players are reshaping the insulation industry. Here's who's leading the market in 2026.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
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John Wyatt
April 2, 2026
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National consolidators and sharp regional players are reshaping the insulation industry. Here's who's leading the market in 2026.
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Women in Construction

New Report Finds Women in Construction Continue to Face Bias, Workplace Barriers

Survey highlights safety, advancement gaps
W&C Staff
March 26, 2026
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A new report finds that persistent bias, safety concerns, and limited advancement opportunities continue to hinder women in construction despite growing industry demand for workers.


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Industry Voices, Dave Lemont

The Blueprint for Innovation Begins with a Universal Language for Building Materials

To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
Dave Lemont
Dave Lemont
March 23, 2026
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To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
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A man working in a data center

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
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.
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