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      <title>Global Insulation Demand to Top 660 Million Cubic Meters
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      <description>New Ceresana study highlights renovation, efficiency and regional growth through 2035.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Happy 250th Fourth of July from Walls &amp; Ceilings
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      <description>Celebrating 250 years of freedom, innovation, and the readers who build America's future together.</description>
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      <title>SOPREMA U.S. CEO Transition Takes Effect July 1</title>
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      <description>Greg Morgan officially becomes SOPREMA U.S. CEO, advancing growth, operations and customer success.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Greg Morgan officially becomes SOPREMA U.S. CEO, advancing growth, operations and customer success.</p>]]>
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      <title>Is Drywall a WUI-Approved Product? Find Out Today
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      <author>bfishel@gypsum.org (Brooke Fishel)</author>
      <description>Drywall isn't WUI approved by itself. Learn why tested assemblies determine wildfire code compliance.</description>
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      <title>Construction Hiring Slows Despite More Open Jobs
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      <description>Hiring slows even as construction jobs increase now.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:35 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>QXO Closes TopBuild Deal, Expands Insulation Reach</title>
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      <description>QXO completed its $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, strengthening its insulation, wallboard, millwork, and broader building-products platform.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>QXO completed its $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, strengthening its insulation, wallboard, millwork, and broader building-products platform.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sika Names Laurie Hill VP of Technical Roofing/Insulation</title>
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      <description>Laurie Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Laurie Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescue Teams Race Against Time in Venezuela After Devastating Twin Earthquakes</title>
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      <description>Twin earthquakes kill over 1,450 in Venezuela. International rescue teams, including U.S. personnel, search collapsed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Metro Walls Adds Juan Lopez as Project Manager</title>
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      <description>Metro Walls expands its operations team with veteran project manager Juan Lopez.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Metro Walls expands its operations team with veteran project manager Juan Lopez.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Integrate Adds Two Construction Leaders
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      <description>Integrate strengthens its leadership team with the addition of a project manager and superintendent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Woodpecker Damage Surges as EIFS Subcontractors Fight Back
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      <description>Northern flickers are causing costly siding damage, prompting new solutions from manufacturers.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Northern flickers are causing costly siding damage, prompting new solutions from manufacturers.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ServiceTitan Max Boosts Contractor Performance</title>
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      <description>New data shows Max helps contractors book more calls, close more jobs and streamline operations with AI.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New data shows Max helps contractors book more calls, close more jobs and streamline operations with AI.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ABC Urges Full Repeal of Davis-Bacon Rule Changes
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      <description>ABC says DOL's move is progress but calls for full repeal of Biden-era Davis-Bacon regulations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How Ford Drywall &amp; Stucco Reduces Risk with Dusty</title>
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      <description>John Ford explains why Dusty improves quality, cuts rework, and transforms project coordination.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Ford explains why Dusty improves quality, cuts rework, and transforms project coordination.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ClarkDietrich Launches ASTM F2322 Barrier Mesh Walls
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      <description>New barrier mesh wall systems deliver ASTM F2322 Grade 3 and Grade 4 impact-tested performance.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>FLEX Launches New Carbon Fiber Drywall Sanders
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      <description>New FLEX drywall sanders cut fatigue with carbon fiber design and optional LED light ring.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New FLEX drywall sanders cut fatigue with carbon fiber design and optional LED light ring.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift</title>
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      <description>New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TYPAR Expands Colorado Reach with WS Partnership</title>
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      <description>TYPAR grows its Colorado footprint through an expanded partnership with WS Building Materials.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada</title>
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      <description>Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in Eastern Canada.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>BE Webinar: Tile Roofing Cuts Energy Costs, Supports Solar</title>
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      <description>Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Discover how tile roofs reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and support solar integration.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26
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      <description>SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Strongman Finals Feature KNAACK Flip-and-Carry Event</title>
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      <description>A new World's Strongest Man finals event featured athletes flipping and carrying KNAACK storage boxes, testing strength and product durability.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A new World's Strongest Man finals event featured athletes flipping and carrying KNAACK storage boxes, testing strength and product durability.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program
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      <description>New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>METALCON Expands Design District for Architects
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      <description>METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:50:30 -0400</pubDate>
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