The most up-to-date industry news releases from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more. https://www.wconline.com/rss/2667 en-us webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New programs for women, Latino professionals and future leaders highlight METALCON 2026 in Orlando. New programs for women, Latino professionals and future leaders highlight METALCON 2026 in Orlando.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98528 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98528-metalcon-2026-builds-the-industrys-future-today kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) New tariffs on selected Canadian cement, gypsum panels, coatings and other materials could affect wall and ceiling contractors’ costs, bids and contracts. New tariffs on selected Canadian cement, gypsum panels, coatings and other materials could affect wall and ceiling contractors’ costs, bids and contracts.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98527 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98527-new-canadian-tariffs-could-affect-wall-and-ceiling-materials webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges. RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98524 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98524-rima-to-lead-insulation-workshop-at-metalcon-2026 webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry. Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98523 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98523-iibec-is-hosting-an-education-day-at-western-roofing-expo webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98521 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98521-case-engineering-completes-25-million-renovation-to-mississippi-camp-shelby-equipment-concentration-site kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) PAC International celebrates 50 years of family ownership, innovation and growth, evolving into a leading supplier of acoustical construction products across the Americas. PAC International celebrates 50 years of family ownership, innovation and growth, evolving into a leading supplier of acoustical construction products across the Americas.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98520 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98520-pac-international-celebrates-50-years-of-acoustical-innovation webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South. New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98522 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98522-abc-supply-interiors-expands-in-mississippi webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses. Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98518 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98518-keene-launches-contractor-certification-center webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) New EPDs help designers meet LEED goals with updated gypsum board sustainability data. New EPDs help designers meet LEED goals with updated gypsum board sustainability data.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98517 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98517-gypsum-association-updates-gypsum-board-epds webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) WVH and the Property Brothers expand their product collaboration with flexible wood panels designed for curved architectural surfaces. WVH and the Property Brothers expand their product collaboration with flexible wood panels designed for curved architectural surfaces.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98515 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98515-property-brothers-partner-on-new-flexible-wood-panels wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The manufacturer will shutter its Southard, Okla., plant as leaders, USG work to support 250 displaced employees. The manufacturer will shutter its Southard, Okla., plant as leaders, USG work to support 250 displaced employees.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98512 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:21 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98512-usg-to-close-oklahoma-plant-250-jobs-affected webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) With a network of modern batch plants and mixer fleet, Rapid Redi-Mix brings synergies with Amrize’s aggregates operations and cement network in the region. With a network of modern batch plants and mixer fleet, Rapid Redi-Mix brings synergies with Amrize’s aggregates operations and cement network in the region. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98513 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98513-amrize-to-acquire-rapid-redi-mix wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The industry's top EIFS and stucco contractors return in W&C's annual November feature. The industry's top EIFS and stucco contractors return in W&C's annual November feature.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98511 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:15:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98511-top-exterior-plasterers-list-returns-this-november webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Applications close July 31 for J.J. Keller's 2026 SPOTY Awards honoring safety professionals. Applications close July 31 for J.J. Keller's 2026 SPOTY Awards honoring safety professionals.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98506 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98506-jj-keller-spoty-award-deadline-nears webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Family-owned NanaWall marks 40 years of pioneering opening glass wall systems worldwide. Family-owned NanaWall marks 40 years of pioneering opening glass wall systems worldwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98504 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98504-nanawall-marks-40-years-of-glass-wall-innovation kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Apartment and condominium construction rebounded sharply in June, but falling permits and persistent cost pressures cloud the longer-term outlook. Apartment and condominium construction rebounded sharply in June, but falling permits and persistent cost pressures cloud the longer-term outlook.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98509 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98509-multifamily-starts-surge-expanding-pipeline-for-interior-contractors lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98507 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:12:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98507-csi-licensing-controversy-continues-as-members-press-for-answers-on-governance-transparency webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) CEMCO names three leaders to expanded roles supporting sales growth and strategic initiatives. CEMCO names three leaders to expanded roles supporting sales growth and strategic initiatives.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98505 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98505-cemco-announces-three-key-leadership-promotions webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success. The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98501 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:20:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98501-abc-supply-announces-2026-managing-partners webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Lowe’s will fund energy-efficiency, roofing, HVAC and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary. Lowe’s will fund energy-efficiency, roofing, HVAC and accessibility upgrades while helping Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 50th anniversary.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98500 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98500-lowes-renews-habitat-partnership-to-fund-200-home-repair-projects wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Join Walls & Ceilings at ICAA 2026 in Dallas for education, networking and industry innovation. Join Walls & Ceilings at ICAA 2026 in Dallas for education, networking and industry innovation.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98495 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98495-icaa-2026-heads-to-dallas-with-sold-out-expo webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Walls & Ceilings was on hand as Tina Cannedy made history at the TLPCA annual convention. Walls & Ceilings was on hand as Tina Cannedy made history at the TLPCA annual convention.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98498 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:08:58 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98498-tina-cannedy-makes-tlpca-history-as-president webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Brookley Flats pairs six-color ATAS International metal panels with affordable housing, sustainable design and live-work studios for Boston’s artist community. Brookley Flats pairs six-color ATAS International metal panels with affordable housing, sustainable design and live-work studios for Boston’s artist community.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98497 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98497-atas-brookley-flats-wins-2026-metal-architecture-design-award wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Industry mourns Ginny Cameron, whose leadership shaped insulation contracting for generations. Industry mourns Ginny Cameron, whose leadership shaped insulation contracting for generations.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98491 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:41 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98491-ginny-cameron-insulation-leader-dies-at-73 webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Leadership changes at Benjamin Obdyke as George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell. Leadership changes at Benjamin Obdyke as George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98496 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98496-benjamin-obdyke-names-new-ceo-after-retirement DaveCampbell_Professional 780 x 439.jpg webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction backlog slipped in June as sales and staffing confidence improved, but rising costs weighed on contractors’ profit expectations. Construction backlog slipped in June as sales and staffing confidence improved, but rising costs weighed on contractors’ profit expectations.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98494 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:20:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98494-construction-backlog-falls-as-contractor-profit-outlook-weakens kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability. After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98490 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98490-nyc-tower-failure-offers-warning-for-wall-and-ceiling-contractors wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) CGC's new Alberta plant boosts Sheetrock supply, sustainability and Western Canada growth. CGC's new Alberta plant boosts Sheetrock supply, sustainability and Western Canada growth.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98488 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:04:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98488-cgc-opens-advanced-alberta-wallboard-plant USG Wallboard Manufacturing Alberta.jpg USG Corporation announced that its Canadian division, CGC Inc., has opened a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta.  wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Dave Coverly's latest canine comic collection brings decades of laughs to dog lovers everywhere. Dave Coverly's latest canine comic collection brings decades of laughs to dog lovers everywhere.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98486 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98486-spackle-cartoonist-dave-coverly-unleashes-new-canine-comic-book webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) James Hou joins Catalyst Acoustics Group to lead growth, operations and customer experience. James Hou joins Catalyst Acoustics Group to lead growth, operations and customer experience.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98481 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98481-catalyst-acoustics-names-james-hou-president