Fireproofing .taxonomy-header__description {max-width:670px!important;} Stay protected with essential fireproofing strategies and solutions. Explore passive fire protection, fire-resistant coatings, and compliance insights to ensure safety and structural integrity in modern construction.]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2649 en-us TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98411 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98411-tlpca-annual-convention-celebrates-industry-leaders USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) USG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering have formed an alliance to provide integrated containment systems for data center construction projects.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98377 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98377-usg-subzero-engineering-form-data-center-alliance Nichiha Wins 2026 Sustainable Product webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Green Builder honors Nichiha Blackwood for sustainability, durability, and wood-like appeal.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98368 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98368-nichiha-wins-2026-sustainable-product 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 ICAA Webinar to Break Down 2024 IECC Rules wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) ICAA webinar explores 2024 IECC updates, insulation rules and air leakage standards.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98345 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98345-icaa-webinar-to-break-down-2024-iecc-rules ACA Names Diane Tomb President, CEO for 2026 Term webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) ACA selects Diane Tomb as next CEO June 1.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98328 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:07:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98328-aca-names-diane-tomb-president-ceo-for-2026-term 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 Worker Stabbed at Nassau Insulation Job Site webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff)

Police say an argument between insulation workers at a Long Island residential jobsite ended in a stabbing that sent one employee to the hospital.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98312 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:17:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98312-worker-stabbed-at-nassau-insulation-job-site 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 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 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 CPKC to Serve New Alberta Gypsum Board Plant wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Rail access set to boost CGC wallboard supply, cut logistics costs across Western Canada.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98291 Sun, 03 May 2026 09:41:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98291-cpkc-to-serve-new-alberta-gypsum-board-plant 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 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 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 ACC Announces OSHA Ambassadorship CPI, DII, ADI panels continue to lead the partnership for ACC.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98207 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98207-acc-announces-osha-ambassadorship Incoming USG CEO Macey Signals Continuity, Innovation wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98186 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98186-usg-ceo-macey-signals-continuity-innovation BUILD26: A Review from New Orleans kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)

From education to the expo floor, BUILD26 showcased an emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation and professional development.



]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98168 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:24:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98168-build26-a-review-from-new-orleans BUILD26 Seminars: Skills, AI, Strategy wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Seminars tackle AI, labor, safety and steel framing performance for contractors at BUILD26.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98115 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98115-build26-seminars-skills-ai-strategy CEMCO Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Commerce City, Colo. webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The company has opened a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Colorado, expanding regional production capacity to support growing demand across the Western U.S. interior construction market.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98068 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98068-cemco-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-in-commerce-city-colo WWCCA Marks 125 Years Serving Contractors and Builders webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The association marks 125 years advancing wall and ceiling contractors’ standards in the West.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98143 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98143-wwcca-marks-125-years-serving-contractors-and-builders Rethinking Magnesium Oxide (MgO): A Fresh Look at a Proven Building Material http://www.wconline.com/articles/98140 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98140-rethinking-magnesium-oxide-mgo-a-fresh-look-at-a-proven-building-material Carol Schary’s (Global) Industry Legacy wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The president and owner of Nathan Kimmel leads a generational wall and ceiling supplier serving contractors worldwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98095 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98095-carol-scharys-global-industry-legacy ABC Calls for Change: PLA Reversal Ahead webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The association backs pro-growth policies, seeks project labor agreement repeal and workforce visa reform amid labor shortages, cost pressures and federal contracting changes.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98078 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:23:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98078-abc-calls-for-change-pla-reversal-ahead What's New at the 2026 Slag Cement School The Slag Cement Association will host its fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Dela., April 21-22,offering technical education on slag cement fundamentals, ASTM C595 blended cement applications, performance case studies and a Heidelberg Materials plant tour as the industry shifts toward more sustainable concrete mixtures.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98074 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98074-whats-new-at-the-2026-slag-cement-school Expert Drywall Passes to New Principals, Stays Local wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The company has transitioned ownership to four internal leaders, positioning the Pacific Northwest framing and drywall contractor for continuity in project delivery, estimating, and field operations without changing its regional focus or market strategy.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98071 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98071-expert-drywall-passes-to-new-principals-stays-local Expert Drywall Josh OConnor 780 x 439.jpg Expert Drywall Alec_McDade 780 x 439.jpg MCA Publishes 2025 Annual Report: Member Growth, Metal Demand Initiatives and Training Resources The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 annual report, outlining initiatives aimed at expanding demand for metal, strengthening industry education, growing membership and supporting field-led industry leadership.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98056 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98056-mca-publishes-2025-annual-report-member-growth-metal-demand-initiatives-and-training-resources NFPA Unveils LiNK 3.0, Advancing Digital Transformation in Fire and Life Safety The latest version of NFPA LiNK introduces powerful new tools and an AI assistant, helping professionals apply safety standards with confidence and speed.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97963 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97963-nfpa-unveils-link-30-advancing-digital-transformation-in-fire-and-life-safety Protective Eyewear Safety Glasses from Brass Knuckle For workers with vision problems, Brass Knuckle Read glasses helps correct the issue. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97936 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:32:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97936-protective-eyewear-safety-glasses-from-brass-knuckle