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Walls & Ceilings July 2026 Cover

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The staff at Insul-Techs
July 2026 Cover Story

Insul-Techs Adapts to Shifting Market Demands

California insulation contractor adapts to price hikes, delays, and energy code demands with SPF expertise.
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John Wyatt
July 2, 2026
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Rising costs and delays test contractors, but SPF demand and planning keep projects on track.
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Oakland Nursery Retrofit
On the Job

Oakland Nursery Retrofit Highlights the Value of SPF

An Oakland, Calif., project demonstrates how careful planning, quality installation and high-performance spray foam systems can improve building efficiency in existing facilities.
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John Wyatt
July 2, 2026
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An Oakland, Calif., project demonstrates how careful planning, quality installation and high-performance spray foam systems can improve building efficiency in existing facilities.
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Editor's Note - John Wyatt
Editor's Note

Building Safety Month Puts Wall and Ceiling Contractors on Notice

ICC campaign spotlighted codes, resilience and access shaping interior systems, inspections.
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John Wyatt
July 3, 2026
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Codes, resilience and accessibility pressures are raising the bar for gypsum and ceiling contractors.
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Keynote speakers Mary Kilnay and Brian Callaghan

ABAA Conference Sets Attendance Record in 2026

ABAA conference in Minneapolis highlighted air barrier training, WUFI research and standards workup.
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Laverne Dalgleish
May 13, 2026
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Record attendance and hands-on training drove momentum at the 2026 ABAA conference event nationwide.


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Anna Anderson-A Squared

Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing

The agency launches new AI-driven search optimization services designed to help contractors improve visibility, engagement and lead generation.
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Anna Anderson
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
May 18, 2026
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A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.


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Technology News

CSI Faces Growing Pushback Over New Standards Licensing Model

Contractors, architects and manufacturers are raising concerns over a proposed subscription-based licensing model that could alter access to MasterFormat and other widely used construction standards.
Lindsay Lewis
Lindsay Lewis
May 29, 2026
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The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.


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A worker underneath steel framing

Steel Spending Wave Supports Construction Jobs

Steel spending wave boosts U.S. mill demand.
W&C Staff
May 20, 2026
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Steel expansion drives construction activity.


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Lincoln Technical Institute's Linda McMachon

Trump Expands Pell Grants for Workforce Training

Trump's Workforce Pell plan expands aid for short-term career training and trade programs.
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John Wyatt
May 21, 2026
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New Workforce Pell Grants could reshape career training and fast-track skilled worker hiring.


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