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Elevate your ceiling projects with insights on acoustics, materials, and design trends. From suspended ceilings to specialty finishes, find expert guidance on installation techniques, fire-rated assemblies, and innovative ceiling solutions.

]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2646 en-us Mass Timber Takes Center Stage at Vancouver's New Amphitheater gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Vancouver's new amphitheater highlights how mass timber fabrication, engineering and installation are expanding into large-scale civic and assembly projects.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98394 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:19:18 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98394-massive-timber-roof-crowns-vancouvers-new-amphitheater Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98389 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98389-nonresidential-construction-adds-15-700-jobs-in-may Jobs_Table_6.5.26 780 x 439.jpg Simpson Strong-Tie Marks Habitat Milestone with Support of 2026 Carter Work Project wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Employees joined thousands of volunteers helping build homes during Habitat's Atlanta event.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98383 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98383-simpson-strong-tie-marks-habitat-milestone-with-support-of-2026-carter-work-project Construction Job Openings Rise by 25,000 in April kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) 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.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98372 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98372-construction-job-openings-rise-by-25-000-in-april ABC Jolts_Table_6.2.26 780 x 439.jpg Steady Growth, Strong Field Execution: Inside GK Knutson’s Institutional Project wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98366 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98366-steady-growth-strong-field-execution-inside-gk-knutsons-institutional-project Specialty Gypsum Panels Expand Building Uses Explore how specialty gypsum panels improve durability, acoustics, fire safety and design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98352 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:39:10 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98352-specialty-gypsum-panels-expand-building-uses Glass Mat Gypsum Panel.jpeg Finished Curved Drywall.jpeg Joint Compound Market to Reach $9.7B by 2033 wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Urbanization and remodeling trends fuel strong growth in the global joint compound market worldwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98346 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:52:48 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98346-joint-compound-market-to-reach-97b-by-2033 Metro Walls Adds PM to Strengthen Operations webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Metro Walls expands operations team with Jamie Gibbs joining as Project Manager in New England.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98344 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98344-metro-walls-adds-pm-to-strengthen-operations PCG Selects Track3D for Drywall Tracking webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) PCG deploys platform to automate drywall and ceiling progress tracking across U.S. jobs.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98324 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98324-pcg-selects-track3d-for-drywall-tracking AGC of New Hampshire Honors 2026 Construction Excellence wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) AGC of NH recognized leading projects, contractors and safety excellence at 2026 awards gala, Optiline recognized among the winners.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98322 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:11 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98322-agc-of-new-hampshire-honors-2026-construction-excellence 2026 Achievements Submissions - Graphic 780 x 439.jpg USG Advances High-NRC Ceiling Panel Solutions webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Mars 95/30 and Juno panels deliver balanced acoustics, durability and clean ceiling design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98311 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98311-usg-advances-high-nrc-ceiling-panel-solutions USG Mars 95-30 High-NRC Acoustical Ceiling Panel 780 x 439.jpg Top 25 Ceiling Contractors of 2026 kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98255 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98255-top-25-ceiling-contractors-of-2026 BILCO Expands Rep Coverage Into Arkansas wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Rep expansion boosts specification and distribution of roof hatches, vents and access systems.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98302 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:31 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98302-bilco-expands-rep-coverage-into-arkansas Walbridge Builds Michigan’s Largest Data Center wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Gigawatt AI campus drives union work, prefab systems and high-performance builds in Michigan.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98296 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98296-walbridge-builds-michigans-largest-data-center WalbridgeLOGO_Black_RGB 780 x 439.jpg SFIA Presents Free Webinar on Fire Resistance and Sound Control in Steel-Framed Construction This one-hour webinar covers the principles of fire resistance and acoustics, and the importance of balancing fire and sound performance in steel-framed construction.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98298 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98298-sfia-presents-free-webinar-on-fire-resistance-and-sound-control-in-steel-framed-construction Seattle Ceiling Contractor Builds with Purpose wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98297 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98297-seattle-ceiling-contractor-builds-with-purpose ClarkDietrich Rigid Connectors Earn Certification ClarkDietrich obtains third-party certification for rigid connectors, expanding design data for blast and seismic applications.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98294 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98294-clarkdietrich-rigid-connectors-earn-certification Ceiling Panel System Targets Seamless Acoustics and Design Continuity from Turf New ceiling system delivers seamless coverage and acoustic control for calm, cohesive interiors.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98292 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98292-ceiling-panel-system-targets-seamless-acoustics-and-design-continuity-from-turf Submit Now For W&C Top 50 Contractors 2026! wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98285 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98285-submit-now-for-w-and-c-top-50-contractors-2026 Armstrong's Leader Earns STEP Ahead Honors 2026 wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Armstrong World Industries Director of Energy Saving Ceilings earns national recognition for innovative contributions, exceptional leadership by the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education arm of the National Association of Manufacturers. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98274 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98274-armstrongs-leader-earns-step-ahead-honors-2026 Contractors Eye Growth at CISCA Summit 2026 kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Read highlights of the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit, which emphasized education, technology and cautious optimism amid steady demand and evolving market conditions.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98272 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98272-contractors-eye-growth-at-cisca-summit-2026 T-P Acoustics Wins 2026 Contractor Challenge kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge crown at the 2026 CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98271 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98271-t-p-acoustics-wins-2026-contractor-challenge Women Who Build: NWCB’s Freeman is a Person Who Knows How to Run a Tight Industry Event wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98270 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98270-women-who-build-nwcbs-freeman-is-a-person-who-knows-how-to-run-a-tight-industry-event NWCB 2026 Seminars Target Field, Business Gaps wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) NWCB 2026 seminars in Las Vegas emphasize risk management, training tactics and labor challenges.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98269 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:53:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98269-nwcb-2026-seminars-target-field-business-gaps Armstrong Wins CISCA Award for Phillips Hall webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) GRG ceiling ribbons deliver acoustics at Phillips Academy hall, earning Armstrong CISCA award.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98266 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98266-armstrong-wins-cisca-award-for-phillips-hall 5 Risks and Trends Facing Ceiling Contractors Now kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)

At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98268 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98268-5-risks-and-trends-facing-ceiling-contractors-now NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98260 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98260-nwcb-hosts-exclusive-tour-of-carpenters-training-center ABC Supply Interiors to Present at CISCA 2026 webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) ABC Supply Interiors will present a contractor education session at CISCA 2026, focusing on structural grid solutions for data center projects and jobsite coordination challenges.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98249 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98249-abc-supply-interiors-to-present-at-cisca-2026 QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17 Billion Distribution Deal webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Acquisition expands insulation install capacity, impacting pricing, sequencing and supply for interior trades

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98247 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:43:29 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98247-qxo-to-acquire-topbuild-in-17-billion-distribution-deal Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98244 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98244-construction-labor-gap-is-a-pipeline-failure