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      <title>Healing Art Shapes Gold Coast Mental Health Hub
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        <![CDATA[<p>Custom healing art and durable design redefine secure mental healthcare in Gold Coast.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:23 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure
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        <![CDATA[<p>Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/98244</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>W&amp;C Top Insulation Contractor Says Jobsite Safety Must Stay Constant</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From start to finish, safety should never change with the job, says Top 25 Insulation Contractor.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/98242</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:38:43 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Canadian Taper Builds Career, Mentors Next Trades
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Drywall finisher Kayla Beckett built a company, mentors students and promotes women in trades.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/98132</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Shaping the Future of Steel Framing: Women Leading the Way
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        <![CDATA[<p>From seismic research to prefabrication leadership, these professionals are advancing cold-formed steel performance, standards and innovation across design, manufacturing and construction. BuildSteel salutes them.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/98107</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Selecting GA-600 Assemblies: A Practical Guide to STC Targets and Sound Control Tradeoffs
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      <author>bfishel@gypsum.org (Brooke Fishel)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A field-focused overview of how STC ratings are organized in GA-600 and how contractors can filter assemblies by fire rating, acoustic target and constructability to reduce risk and meet performance expectations.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Legal Support for Stucco Contractors Battling Homebuilder Liability Claims</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As a stucco contractor, you take pride in your craft, but when shoddy construction practices by homebuilders cause damage, attorneys can help protect your reputation and secure rightful compensation.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>'Green' on Paper, Underperforming in Reality: Why Buildings Still Miss Sustainability Targets</title>
      <author>webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&amp;C Staff)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stalled demand, unclear returns, and weak measurement keep buildings off track, yet experts argue AI-driven optimization can close all three gaps at once.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97908</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>JLG Marks Year of Growth in North America: New Facilities, Innovative Access Solutions and AUSA Anniversary</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>JLG highlights strategic progress and continued commitment to access industry leadership.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97907</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Balfour Beatty’s Federal Fraud Conviction: How a $65 Million Penalty Exposed Failures in Military Housing Oversight
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        <![CDATA[<p>Balfour Beatty’s guilty plea to federal fraud and its $65 million penalty reveal a pattern of deception in military housing that continues to raise urgent questions about accountability and public trust.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97897</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>JLG Invests in the Future of Skilled Trades: Building Talent, Growing Communities and Upskilling Craft Professionals
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        <![CDATA[<p>JLG is rebuilding the trades from the ground up.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97868</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing for Exterior Residential Use</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A resilient, code-compliant option for contemporary homes.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97828</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>METALCON Delivers Inspiration, Insight &amp; Industry Growth in Las Vegas</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97824</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A case study in how EIFS can empower architects to meet aesthetic goals, budget constraints, and sustainability targets without compromise.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97806</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>A Legacy of Partnership: FL Crane &amp; Sons and GMS Build the Future Together
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        <![CDATA[<p>For decades, FL Crane & Sons has relied on GMS as a trusted partner, forging a relationship built on service, reliability, and shared commitment to excellence across the South.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>EIMA profiles the strength of EIFS in facilitating imaginative designs without compromising performance or longevity.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Designing a Dream: How One Building Science Expert Built a Climate-Resilient Home in the Arizona Desert
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      <author>jwigboldy@trufast.com (Jason Wigboldy)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Smart building envelope design and the right fastening approach made this desert home efficient and resilient.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:34 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BLOK is more than a mountain retreat; it is proof of the transformative role EIFS plays in contemporary architecture. By addressing the challenges of site, climate, and design ambition, EIFS enabled a structure that unites sculptural creativity with high-performance building science.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Desert Sage Wall Systems Expands with Prefabricated Wall Panels as Construction Booms in the Northwest</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Idaho-based Desert Sage Wall Systems is embracing prefabrication technology and tackling larger projects while continuing its 34-year legacy as a trusted plastering and EIFS contractor.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Wall Panels from Bryer Contribute to Seattle’s "Living Building" Pilot Program
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