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2026 March

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Liddle Brothers Contractors

Building a Legacy in Plaster and Stucco

Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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John Wyatt
March 2, 2026
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Third-generation CEO Mike Taylor has helped guide Liddle Brothers Contractors Inc. into a new era of growth by blending family legacy, niche craftsmanship, and relationship-driven leadership in one of the South’s strongest construction markets.
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Abercrombie & Fitch

EIFS in 2026: How Specialty Finishes Are Redefining Exterior Wall Systems

As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.
Regi Mendoza, CEP, is southeast regional sales manager at Master Wall Inc.
Regi Mendoza
March 20, 2026
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As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.
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Blowing-wool

Fiberglass Insulation: Clearing the Air

For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.
Mickey Chastain, director of the Knauf Academy
Mickey Chastain
March 16, 2026
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For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.
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Dynamic real-world exposure testing (funded by DuPont)

Rethinking Magnesium Oxide (MgO): A Fresh Look at a Proven Building Material

Once known primarily for fire resistance and durability, modern magnesium oxide (MgO) sheathing is now emerging as a reliable, system-level solution that improves thermal performance, reduces thermal bridging and supports today’s high-performance wall designs.
Tim Wilson is solutions development leader at DuPont.
Tim Wilson
March 9, 2026
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Magnesium oxide panels are drawing renewed interest as a durable, fire-resistant alternative to traditional board materials. Advances in manufacturing and performance are prompting contractors and designers to reconsider where MgO fits in modern wall assemblies.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
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 is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Gypsum Sheathing Explained: Capabilities, Limits, and Common Misconceptions

Gypsum sheathing is a reliable, code-recognized exterior substrate when used as intended, but misunderstandings about exposure limits and construction sequencing continue to drive preventable jobsite problems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
March 25, 2026
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Gypsum sheathing is a reliable, code-recognized exterior substrate when used as intended, but misunderstandings about exposure limits and construction sequencing continue to drive preventable jobsite problems.


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Trade News

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American Spray Technologies Acquires Desco Manufacturing

American Spray Technologies has acquired Desco Manufacturing, uniting two legacy construction equipment brands to expand nationwide expertise, integrate Desco’s rugged piston pump line, and deliver the most durable, contractor-trusted drywall equipment in the industry.
December 19, 2025
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American Spray Technologies has acquired Desco Manufacturing, uniting two legacy construction equipment brands to expand nationwide expertise, integrate Desco’s rugged piston pump line, and deliver the most durable, contractor-trusted drywall equipment in the industry.


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Christopher Griffin
Leadership

Christopher Griffin on Three Decades at USG

As USG prepares for a planned CEO transition, outgoing President and CEO Christopher Griffin reflects on nearly 30 years at the company, the meaning of leadership, and stewarding a 125-year legacy.
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John Wyatt
February 9, 2026
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In an exclusive conversation with Walls & Ceilings, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.


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Rhino Lining

March 2026 Product Focus: Insulation

Advanced insulation solutions that are reshaping building performance, code compliance, and jobsite efficiency
March 24, 2026
See the latest innovations in insulation, improving fire safety, energy performance, and long-term durability in modern wall assemblies.
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