Walls & Ceilings reports on drywall, plaster, ceilings, steel framing, fireproofing, insulation, EIFS/stucco, ICFs/SIPs, the building envelope & more. https://www.wconline.com/rss/articles Philadelphia girls gain hands-on construction experience through free MyWIC summer camps.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:46:07 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98417-free-girls-construction-camps-return-to-philly-2026 http://www.wconline.com/articles/98417 MyWIC camp2 780 x 439.jpg The Polyglass marketing executive will help advance education, advocacy and adoption of polyiso insulation in high-performance building envelope applications.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98415-polyglass-lynn-connors-appointed-to-pima-board-of-directors http://www.wconline.com/articles/98415 New USG facility in Orange, Texas, will create jobs and expand North American production.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:06 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98414-usg-invests-12b-in-texas-plant-adding-200-jobs http://www.wconline.com/articles/98414 Metal cladding boosts durability, moisture control, and install speed in modern wall systems.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98416-metal-siding-drives-high-performance-wall-systems http://www.wconline.com/articles/98416 Air barriers, vapor barriers and water-resistive barriers are often treated as straightforward concepts, yet confusion persists throughout the construction industry. 

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98412-air-vapor-and-wrb-barriers-thermal-bridging-101-a-webinar-from-abaa http://www.wconline.com/articles/98412 Construction material costs climbed in May, driven by energy, steel and copper price gains.

]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98403-construction-material-prices-jump-26-percent-in-may http://www.wconline.com/articles/98403 Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98411-tlpca-annual-convention-celebrates-industry-leaders http://www.wconline.com/articles/98411 MBCI is celebrating its 50th anniversary while expanding architectural panel offerings and project support capabilities through the integration of Metal Sales assets.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98410-mbci-marks-50-years-expands-commercial-metal-reach http://www.wconline.com/articles/98410 Material choices are health decisions—improving air quality, acoustics, and daylight while supporting sustainability, safety, and circularity through smarter ceiling specifications like stone wool.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98409-when-designing-for-health-dont-forget-to-look-up http://www.wconline.com/articles/98409 The acquisition expands ABC Supply Interiors’ presence in the Milwaukee metro area and strengthens its ability to support local contractors and builders.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98408-abc-supply-interiors-acquires-wallboard-inc http://www.wconline.com/articles/98408 Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98406-materials-costs-hit-nearly-10-annual-growth http://www.wconline.com/articles/98406 New hires bring expertise in permitting, project coordination and procurement operations.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:12:05 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98405-lawrence-group-adds-three-to-operations-team http://www.wconline.com/articles/98405 Kimberly Pickett 780 x 439.jpg Kimberly Pickett Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98407-spf-success-starts-with-a-strong-team-approach http://www.wconline.com/articles/98407 Knauf Insulation expands its Performance+ basement wall insulation line with a new R-19 product designed for residential construction projects.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98400-knauf-adds-r-19-option-to-basement-wall-insulation http://www.wconline.com/articles/98400 The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting entries for its 2027 IDEAS Awards, recognizing excellence in structural steel design and innovation.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98399-aisc-opens-entries-for-2027-steel-design-awards http://www.wconline.com/articles/98399 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98386-northwest-wall-and-ceiling-bureau-project-of-the-year-awards-2026 http://www.wconline.com/articles/98386 USG has opened a new Alberta manufacturing plant that will produce Sheetrock wallboard, expanding capacity and strengthening supply across Western Canada.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98398-usg-opens-alberta-wallboard-plant-expands-capacity http://www.wconline.com/articles/98398 Two ATAS International employees completed a regional manufacturing leadership program to develop management and business skills.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98397-atas-employees-complete-manufacturing-leadership-program http://www.wconline.com/articles/98397 Team Ontario captured 38 medals at Skills Canada 2026, highlighting skilled youth excellence.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98390-ontario-wins-38-medals-at-skills-canada-nationals http://www.wconline.com/articles/98390 Cold-formed steel pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu, whose research and leadership helped shape modern steel design, died June 2 at age 102.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98396-cold-formed-steel-pioneer-dr-wei-wen-yu-dies-at-102 http://www.wconline.com/articles/98396 Polyglass U.S.A. has joined the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, expanding the trade group's roster of North American polyiso insulation manufacturers.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98395-polyglass-joins-polyiso-insulation-trade-group http://www.wconline.com/articles/98395 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98393-osha-opens-investigation-into-fatal-okan-tower-column-collapse http://www.wconline.com/articles/98393 Vancouver's new amphitheater highlights how mass timber fabrication, engineering and installation are expanding into large-scale civic and assembly projects.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:19:18 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98394-massive-timber-roof-crowns-vancouvers-new-amphitheater http://www.wconline.com/articles/98394 Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98389-nonresidential-construction-adds-15-700-jobs-in-may http://www.wconline.com/articles/98389 Jobs_Table_6.5.26 780 x 439.jpg ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98382-ice-stucco-repair-changes-name-to-monterra-stucco http://www.wconline.com/articles/98382 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98392-air-water-vapor-barriers-what-matters-most http://www.wconline.com/articles/98392 Saint-Gobain completes HKO sale, transferring insulation textile operations to DUBAG.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98375-saint-gobain-completes-hko-insulation-business-sale http://www.wconline.com/articles/98375 Poettker Construction Company has awarded six grants and four scholarships to local schools and students through its NextGen program. 

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98391-poettker-construction-awards-grants-and-scholarships-through-nextgen http://www.wconline.com/articles/98391 In her new role, she will oversee Lawrence Group's furniture procurement service line, focusing on operational excellence, client engagement and team leadership.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98387-lawrence-group-names-elizabeth-baumgartner-director http://www.wconline.com/articles/98387 Could sheep's wool replace fiberglass? Virginia Tech researchers are putting it to the test.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98374-virginia-tech-tests-wool-as-green-insulation http://www.wconline.com/articles/98374