Building Envelope

AMS Expands HQ with Adaptive Reuse Project

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:31:00 -0400

Former LA Fitness becomes AMS Industries' new office, training hub and employee amenity space.

RIMA to Lead Insulation Workshop at METALCON 2026

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges.

Case Engineering Supports $25M Camp Shelby Renovation

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Working in collaboration with longtime partner DILLE POLLARD Architecture, Case Engineering was honored to provide engineering services for several recent projects at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in south Mississippi.

Keene Launches Contractor Certification Center

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses.

Top Exterior Plasterers List Returns This November

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:15:00 -0400

The industry's top EIFS and stucco contractors return in W&C's annual November feature.

StoCast Brick Delivers at Traverse City Project

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:05:00 -0400

Lightweight StoCast Brick delivered authentic looks, faster installation and lower project costs.

NanaWall Marks 40 Years of Glass Wall Innovation

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Family-owned NanaWall marks 40 years of pioneering opening glass wall systems worldwide.

CSI Licensing Controversy Continues as Members Press for Answers on Governance, Transparency

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:12:00 -0400

Months after the institute's overhaul of its licensing model sparked widespread concern among specifiers and design professionals, the conversation has shifted from pricing to questions surrounding transparency, governance and member trust.

Technoform Advances Thermal Barrier Bonding

heather@heathewestpr.com (Heather West) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Adhesion Prime technology streamlines glazing while improving thermal and structural performance.

Tina Cannedy Makes TLPCA History as President

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:08:58 -0400

Walls & Ceilings was on hand as Tina Cannedy made history at the TLPCA annual convention.

Benjamin Obdyke Names New CEO After Retirement

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:00 -0400

Leadership changes at Benjamin Obdyke as George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell.

Closing More Jobs with Data, Not Lower Prices

tom@letstalkpur.com (Tom Harris) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Tom Harris explains why transparency, code knowledge, and data help contractors beat low-price bids.

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.

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:38 -0400

Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

Ware Malcomb Names SF Interior Design Director

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio.

DAP Launches Water-Clean Polyurethane Foam Sealant

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

New DAP foam creates durable air seals and wipes clean with water within five minutes of use.

SOPREMA U.S. CEO Transition Takes Effect July 1

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Greg Morgan officially becomes SOPREMA U.S. CEO, advancing growth, operations and customer success.

METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:18:00 -0400

METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.

Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift

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

New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.

TYPAR Expands Colorado Reach with WS Partnership

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:00 -0400

TYPAR grows its Colorado footprint through an expanded partnership with WS Building Materials.

Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in Eastern Canada.

BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:00 -0400

Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.

ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:17:00 -0400

New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.

METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:50:30 -0400

METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.

Nichiha Reflects on 70 Years of Cladding Success

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Global cladding leader celebrates 70 years while advancing wall system performance and design.

Westlake Royal Expands TruExterior Distribution

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:40:00 -0400

BlueLinx adds TruExterior siding and trim in key East Coast and Southeast distribution hubs.

Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge

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

Amrize has appointed Konrad Wernthaler president of Gaco and Enverge, bringing more than 30 years of experience in construction materials and specialty chemicals.

AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.

Metal Siding Drives High-Performance Wall Systems

Mark@markfowler.org (Mark Fowler) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Metal cladding boosts durability, moisture control, and install speed in modern wall systems.

Air, Vapor & WRB Barriers: Thermal Bridging 101, a Webinar from ABAA

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

Air barriers, vapor barriers and water-resistive barriers are often treated as straightforward concepts, yet confusion persists throughout the construction industry.