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      <title>Sika Names Laurie Hill VP of Technical Roofing/Insulation</title>
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      <description>Laurie Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>A History of Wall and Ceiling Systems in the U.S.</title>
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      <description>A history of the craftsmen, contractors and materials that built America's walls and ceilings.</description>
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      <title>Woodpecker Damage Surges as EIFS Subcontractors Fight Back
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      <description>Northern flickers are causing costly siding damage, prompting new solutions from manufacturers.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Northern flickers are causing costly siding damage, prompting new solutions from manufacturers.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program
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      <description>New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Nichiha Reflects on 70 Years of Cladding Success</title>
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      <description>Global cladding leader celebrates 70 years while advancing wall system performance and design.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>RONPARCO Navigates Delays While Staying Selective
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      <description>Flavio Ronzani discusses delays, backlog stability and quality-driven growth at RONPARCO.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Flavio Ronzani discusses delays, backlog stability and quality-driven growth at RONPARCO.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders</title>
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      <description>Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026</title>
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      <description>Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall &amp; Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>MasterWall Expands Production With Georgia Plant
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
      <description>New Georgia facility expands Master Wall capacity and strengthens support across the Southeast.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Georgia facility expands Master Wall capacity and strengthens support across the Southeast.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:15:46 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Historic Courthouse Restoration Begins on Cape Cod</title>
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      <description>Historic masonry, windows and woodwork restored in $7M Barnstable Courthouse project.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Historic masonry, windows and woodwork restored in $7M Barnstable Courthouse project.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
      <description>Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:19 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TLPCA Workforce Program Builds Texas Talent
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
      <description>Texas students gain a career roadmap through TLPCA’s new earn-while-you-learn workforce model.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texas students gain a career roadmap through TLPCA’s new earn-while-you-learn workforce model.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sto Names Gosselin General Manager for Canada Unit
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      <author>webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&amp;C Staff)</author>
      <description>Construction veteran Nick Gosselin joins Sto to lead Canada operations and drive growth nationwide.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Construction veteran Nick Gosselin joins Sto to lead Canada operations and drive growth nationwide.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump Expands Pell Grants for Workforce Training
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
      <description>New Workforce Pell Grants could reshape career training and fast-track skilled worker hiring.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Workforce Pell Grants could reshape career training and fast-track skilled worker hiring.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>MFM Building Products Ultra HT Earns WUI Class A Fire Rating
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      <description>MFM adds WUI fire rating for Ultra HT roof.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:27:29 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ACA Names Diane Tomb President, CEO for 2026 Term</title>
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      <description>ACA selects Diane Tomb as next CEO June 1.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>QXO Maps TopBuild Growth, Tech Integration Plan
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      <description>QXO targets growth through TopBuild synergies, digital tools and bundled contractor services.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>SAF C4000 Rainscreen Earns AAMA 509-22 Test
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      <description>SAF C4000 rainscreen system earns AAMA 509-22 classification for drainage and ventilation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Nonunion Trades Shaped 2024 GOP Gains, Reports ABC
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      <description>ABC/Harris Poll: nonunion crews dominate workforce and voter base; PLA mandates may limit bids and raise costs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ACA Backs TCC Surface Transport Reauthorization Bid
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      <description>Coalition principles target funding certainty, safety, and delivery speed ahead of 2026 deadline gap.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Submit Now For W&amp;C Top 50 Contractors 2026!</title>
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      <description>Enter W&amp;C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sto HVHZ Systems Add Level E Impact Assembly</title>
      <description>Sto adds Level E impact-rated HVHZ wall systems for critical buildings in extreme weather zones.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Women Who Build: NWCB’s Freeman is a Person Who Knows How to Run a Tight Industry Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>NWCB 2026 Seminars Target Field, Business Gaps
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      <author>wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)</author>
      <description>NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center </title>
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      <description>The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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