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Strengthen your building’s performance with in-depth insights on air barriers, moisture control, and energy efficiency. Learn about the latest advancements in materials and construction techniques that safeguard structures from the elements.

]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2651-building-envelope en-us Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98445 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98445-kingspan-sustainability-report-signals-building-shift TYPAR Expands Colorado Reach with WS Partnership webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) TYPAR grows its Colorado footprint through an expanded partnership with WS Building Materials.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98443 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98443-typar-expands-colorado-reach-with-ws-partnership Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in Eastern Canada.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98438 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98438-amrize-to-modernize-montreal-area-cement-plant-to-be-most-advanced-in-eastern-canada BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98442 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98442-be-webinar-tile-roofing-cuts-energy-costs-supports-solar ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98436 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:17:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98436-aca-launches-inaugural-blended-cement-awards-program METALCON Expands Design District for Architects METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98434 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:50:30 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98434-metalcon-expands-design-district-for-architects Baker_Kermit 780 x 439.jpg Nichiha Reflects on 70 Years of Cladding Success webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Global cladding leader celebrates 70 years while advancing wall system performance and design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98427 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98427-nichiha-reflects-on-70-years-of-cladding-success Westlake Royal Expands TruExterior Distribution webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) BlueLinx adds TruExterior siding and trim in key East Coast and Southeast distribution hubs.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98428 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:40:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98428-westlake-royal-expands-truexterior-distribution Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Amrize has appointed Konrad Wernthaler president of Gaco and Enverge, bringing more than 30 years of experience in construction materials and specialty chemicals.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98424 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98424-konrad-wernthaler-named-president-of-gaco-enverge AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) 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.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98419 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98419-aia-launches-disaster-risk-reduction-and-resilience-commitment Air, Vapor & WRB Barriers: Thermal Bridging 101, a Webinar from ABAA webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Air barriers, vapor barriers and water-resistive barriers are often treated as straightforward concepts, yet confusion persists throughout the construction industry. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98412 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98412-air-vapor-and-wrb-barriers-thermal-bridging-101-a-webinar-from-abaa 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 When Designing for Health, Don’t Forget to Look Up Material choices are health decisions—improving air quality, acoustics, and daylight while supporting sustainability, safety, and circularity through smarter ceiling specifications like stone wool.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98409 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98409-when-designing-for-health-dont-forget-to-look-up Lawrence Group Adds Three to Operations Team lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) New hires bring expertise in permitting, project coordination and procurement operations.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98405 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:12:05 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98405-lawrence-group-adds-three-to-operations-team Kimberly Pickett 780 x 439.jpg Kimberly Pickett 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 Air, Water, Vapor Barriers: What Matters Most ldalgleish@airbarrier.org (Laverne Dalgleish) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98392 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98392-air-water-vapor-barriers-what-matters-most Saint-Gobain Completes HKO Insulation Business Sale webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Saint-Gobain completes HKO sale, transferring insulation textile operations to DUBAG.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98375 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98375-saint-gobain-completes-hko-insulation-business-sale Poettker Construction Awards Grants and Scholarships through NextGen webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Poettker Construction Company has awarded six grants and four scholarships to local schools and students through its NextGen program. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98391 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98391-poettker-construction-awards-grants-and-scholarships-through-nextgen Lawrence Group Names Elizabeth Baumgartner Director webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) In her new role, she will oversee Lawrence Group's furniture procurement service line, focusing on operational excellence, client engagement and team leadership.


]]> 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) Join more than 300 building enclosure professionals in Indianapolis, October 18-20, 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