2026 June

June 2026 Cover Story

Steady Growth, Strong Field Execution: Inside GK Knutson’s Institutional Project

Firm focuses on execution, workforce development and institutional project expertise as competition intensifies and schedules compress

John Wyatt

June 1, 2026

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GK Knutson navigates tighter margins and complex institutional work by prioritizing disciplined growth, field execution and team development in the Pacific Northwest interiors market.

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED A.P., Executive Director, Steel Framing Industry Association

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Booming data center builds sustain steel framing, MEP density and interior system demand.

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.

May 29, 2026

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Many argue that the current pace of data center construction is not sustainable, but the question is: when will this slow or end? And how will data center construction change over the next few months and years?

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America Unveils Headquarters

The renovated and expanded DeLand, Fla., facility showcases Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative in action through low-energy design, circularity strategies and Kingspan products used throughout the building.

W&C Staff

April 15, 2026

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METALCON 2026

METALCON Launches 40 Under 40 Program

Nominations open through July 21

W&C Staff

May 7, 2026

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METALCON launched a new 40 Under 40 program recognizing emerging leaders in metal construction ahead of the trade show’s 35th anniversary event.

Sustainability Data

New Industry EPDs Outline Polyiso Environmental Impact

PIMA reports detail cradle-to-grave impacts

W&C Staff

April 17, 2026

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Updated, third-party verified reports provide environmental impact data for polyiso insulation products, supporting material selection and green building certification efforts.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Targets Growth in Insulation and New Construction With TopBuild Deal

$17B acquisition expands QXO into insulation installation and contractor networks, highlighting growing convergence across insulation and waterproofing

Tanja Kern

April 24, 2026

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Analysts say the deal is less about scale and more about access to installers, jobsite data and a more connected approach to the building envelope.

Top 50 Contractors

Submit Now For W&C Top 50 Contractors 2026!

Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.

John Wyatt

April 30, 2026

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Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.

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.

Credits 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

This course will explore the pivotal role architects and lighting design play in creating safer, more sustainable spaces. Learn how to avoid common lighting mistakes and make informed decisions that create the best visual environment for occupants.

Walls & Ceilings Magazine

Cover Story

Steady Growth, Strong Field Execution: Inside GK Knutson’s Institutional Project

Columns

Data Centers Drive Steel Framing Demand Surge

Trade News

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America Unveils Headquarters

METALCON Launches 40 Under 40 Program

New Industry EPDs Outline Polyiso Environmental Impact

QXO Targets Growth in Insulation and New Construction With TopBuild Deal

Submit Now For W&C Top 50 Contractors 2026!

Contractors Eye Growth at CISCA Summit 2026

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