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]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2651 en-us Lawrence Group Names Elizabeth Baumgartner Director webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Industry veteran Elizabeth Baumgartner joins Lawrence Group as Director of Procurement.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98387 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98387-lawrence-group-names-elizabeth-baumgartner-director Virginia Tech Tests Wool as Green Insulation wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Could sheep's wool replace fiberglass? Virginia Tech researchers are putting it to the test.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98374 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98374-virginia-tech-tests-wool-as-green-insulation Registration is Now Open for the 2026 IIBEC BES lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) Registration for the 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium (BES) is now open! Join more than 300 building enclosure professionals for an engaging, in-person experience focused on the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions shaping our industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98376 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98376-registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-iibec-bes MasterWall Expands Production With Georgia Plant wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New Georgia facility expands Master Wall capacity and strengthens support across the Southeast.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98378 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:15:46 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98378-masterwall-expands-production-with-georgia-plant Master Wall DSC_0752 780 x 439.jpg East Austin Mass Timber Project Opens Workbench webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Workbench opens in East Austin, blending mass timber construction with sustainable design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98381 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:49:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98381-east-austin-mass-timber-project-opens-workbench Lawrence Group Names Katlyn Garcia Controller webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Former accounting manager rejoins Lawrence Group to lead financial operations and reporting.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98373 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98373-lawrence-group-names-katlyn-garcia-controller 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 FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Highlights Key Trends heather@heathewestpr.com (Heather West) Explore EPR laws, black vinyl trends, blast resistance and code updates at FGIA's summit.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98363 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:26:01 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98363-fgia-virtual-summer-summit-highlights-key-trends 1RachelBond 780 x 439.jpg FGIA Western Window Systems Supports Navy SEAL Families webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) More than 40 donated products will help double C4 Ranch capacity for Navy SEAL families.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98362 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98362-western-window-systems-supports-navy-seal-families Knauf Launches AIA Webinars on Healthier IAQ Focus webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New Knauf AIA webinars explore IAQ, material transparency and healthier building design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98353 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:14:20 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98353-knauf-launches-aia-webinars-on-healthier-iaq-focus Knauf(3).png Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98354 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98354-architects-contractors-unite-to-strengthen-collaboration-and-improve-project-outcomes Apogee Names Northwest Regional Sales Manager heather@heathewestpr.com (Heather West) Peter Dyer to oversee Apogee’s newly formed Northwest region.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98347 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98347-apogee-names-northwest-regional-sales-manager Sto Names Gosselin General Manager for Canada Unit webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction veteran Nick Gosselin joins Sto to lead Canada operations and drive growth nationwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98336 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98336-sto-names-gosselin-general-manager-for-canada-unit Healing Art Shapes Gold Coast Mental Health Hub Custom healing art and durable design redefine secure mental healthcare in Gold Coast.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98340 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:23 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98340-healing-art-shapes-gold-coast-mental-health-hub GCMH 14 780 x 439.jpg GCMH 11 780 x 439.jpg MFM Building Products Ultra HT Earns WUI Class A Fire Rating webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) MFM adds WUI fire rating for Ultra HT roof.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98334 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:27:29 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98334-mfm-building-products-ultra-ht-earns-wui-class-a-fire-rating 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 SPF Market Pushes Toward Measurable Quality tom@letstalkpur.com (Tom Harris) Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98323 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98323-spf-market-pushes-toward-measurable-quality Huntsman Assembly for Use as Fire-Rated Wall Solution Now UL Certified Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98320 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98320-huntsman-assembly-for-use-as-fire-rated-wall-solution-now-ul-certified Aligning Performance, Speed and Design with Metal Panels Facing labor, cost and carbon pressures, builders turn to insulated metal panels to streamline construction, boost performance and deliver faster, more predictable, high-efficiency building envelopes.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98321 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:25:33 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98321-aligning-performance-speed-and-design-with-metal-panels ABAA Conference Sets Attendance Record in 2026 ldalgleish@airbarrier.org (Laverne Dalgleish) Record attendance and hands-on training drove momentum at the 2026 ABAA conference event nationwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98317 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:38:22 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98317-abaa-conference-sets-attendance-record-in-2026 Andre Desjarlais receives Board of Directors Years of Service Award 780 x 439.jpg Board Meet Greet crowd 2 780 x 439.jpg SOPREMA Opens Building Industry Scholarships Now webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Students pursuing architecture and construction careers can apply for SOPREMA scholarships by May 31.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98313 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98313-soprema-opens-building-industry-scholarships-now QXO Maps TopBuild Growth, Tech Integration Plan wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) QXO targets growth through TopBuild synergies, digital tools and bundled contractor services.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98307 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98307-qxo-maps-topbuild-growth-tech-integration-plan SAF C4000 Rainscreen Earns AAMA 509-22 Test wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) SAF C4000 rainscreen system earns AAMA 509-22 classification for drainage and ventilation.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98306 Sun, 10 May 2026 09:19:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98306-saf-c4000-rainscreen-earns-aama-509-22-test 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 NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference This May, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host the 2026 Building Innovation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va., featuring a strong lineup of respected leaders from across the built environment.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98283 Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98283-nibs-announces-speaker-lineup-for-2026-building-innovation-conference AD Reports 16 Percent Q1 Sales Growth, Member Gains Leads wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)

AD’s Q1 growth signals strong interior build-out demand, with rising supplier purchases potentially tightening availability of gypsum, framing and ceiling systems if momentum continues.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98287 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98287-ad-reports-16-percent-q1-sales-growth-member-gains-leads 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 Sto HVHZ Systems Add Level E Impact Assembly Sto adds Level E impact-rated HVHZ wall systems for critical buildings in extreme weather zones.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98277 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98277-sto-hvhz-systems-add-level-e-impact-assembly Sto HVHZ - StoTherm_ci_780 x 439.jpg 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