Drywall

New Canadian Tariffs Could Affect Wall and Ceiling Materials

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

New tariffs on selected Canadian cement, gypsum panels, coatings and other materials could affect wall and ceiling contractors’ costs, bids and contracts.

PAC International Celebrates 50 Years of Acoustical Innovation

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

PAC International celebrates 50 years of family ownership, innovation and growth, evolving into a leading supplier of acoustical construction products across the Americas.

USG to Close Oklahoma Plant, 250 Jobs Affected

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:21 -0400

The manufacturer will shutter its Southard, Okla., plant as leaders, USG work to support 250 displaced employees.

CGC Opens Advanced Alberta Wallboard Plant

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:04:00 -0400

CGC's new Alberta plant boosts Sheetrock supply, sustainability and Western Canada growth.

Spackle Cartoonist Dave Coverly Unleashes New Canine Comic Book

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dave Coverly's latest canine comic collection brings decades of laughs to dog lovers everywhere.

Templok Ceilings Deliver Energy Tax Credit Wins

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Swinerton's Spokane office earned tax credits with Armstrong Templok energy-saving ceiling systems.

Catalyst Acoustics Names James Hou President

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

James Hou joins Catalyst Acoustics Group to lead growth, operations and customer experience.

USG's Diane Earll Named Red Cross Chicago Board Chair

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service.

Washington Law Puts Finishing Contractors Under Misclassification Spotlight

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Washington’s new public works law gives agencies, unions, workers and competitors a clearer path to trigger L&I misclassification reviews.

Happy 250th Fourth of July from Walls & Ceilings

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:29:00 -0400

Celebrating 250 years of freedom, innovation, and the readers who build America's future together.

Is Drywall a WUI-Approved Product? Find Out Today

bfishel@gypsum.org (Brooke Fishel) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:45:00 -0400

Drywall isn't WUI approved by itself. Learn why tested assemblies determine wildfire code compliance.

Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:35 -0400

Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.

A History of Wall and Ceiling Systems in the U.S.

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A history of the craftsmen, contractors and materials that built America's walls and ceilings.

Metro Walls Adds Juan Lopez as Project Manager

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:45:00 -0400

Metro Walls expands its operations team with veteran project manager Juan Lopez.

How Ford Drywall & Stucco Reduces Risk with Dusty

zreissdavis@dustyrobotics.com (Zachary Reiss-Davis) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:17 -0400

John Ford explains why Dusty improves quality, cuts rework, and transforms project coordination.

ClarkDietrich Launches ASTM F2322 Barrier Mesh Walls

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:00 -0400

New barrier mesh wall systems deliver ASTM F2322 Grade 3 and Grade 4 impact-tested performance.

FLEX Launches New Carbon Fiber Drywall Sanders

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

New FLEX drywall sanders cut fatigue with carbon fiber design and optional LED light ring.

Construction Robots Advance Frankfurt Office Build

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Autonomous drilling robots improve safety, precision and productivity on a major office build.

D.C. Drywall Contractors to Pay $302K in Worker Case

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Two construction firms will pay more than $302,000 after a D.C. investigation found over 100 workers were improperly classified as independent contractors.

Sawgrass Crash Spills Drywall, Closes Lanes Fast

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

A truck crash scattered drywall across Sawgrass Expressway, forcing lane closures on June 11.

USG Invests $1.2B in Texas Plant, Adding 200 Jobs

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:06 -0400

New USG facility in Orange, Texas, will create jobs and expand North American production.

ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc.

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The acquisition expands ABC Supply Interiors’ presence in the Milwaukee metro area and strengthens its ability to support local contractors and builders.

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.

USG Opens Alberta Wallboard Plant, Expands Capacity

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

USG has opened a new Alberta manufacturing plant that will produce Sheetrock wallboard, expanding capacity and strengthening supply across Western Canada.

Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

Simpson Strong-Tie Marks Habitat Milestone with Support of 2026 Carter Work Project

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Employees joined thousands of volunteers helping build homes during Habitat's Atlanta event.

Jason Bertoniere Inc. on Historic Renovation

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:19:09 -0400

Historic Benjamin Button home restoration showcases expert plastering and painting craftsmanship.

Construction Job Openings Rise by 25,000 in April

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.

Wichita Drywall Worker Dies After Scaffolding Fall

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

A Midwest Drywall employee died after falling about 60 feet from scaffolding at the Wichita Biomedical Campus project. Federal safety officials are investigating.

Gypsum Sales Hold Amid Market Shifts in the U.S.

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Major gypsum producers balance slower construction demand with expansion and sustainability.