Walls and Ceilings News

Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — 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.

Enter SFIA's 2026 Steel Framing Awards by June 26

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:25:00 -0400

SFIA members can enter award-winning steel framing projects and products through June 26.

Strongman Finals Feature KNAACK Flip-and-Carry Event

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new World's Strongest Man finals event featured athletes flipping and carrying KNAACK storage boxes, testing strength and product durability.

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.

D.C. Drywall Contractors to Pay $302K in Worker Case

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Two construction firms will pay more than $302,000 after a D.C. investigation found over 100 workers were improperly classified as independent contractors.

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.

RONPARCO Navigates Delays While Staying Selective

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Flavio Ronzani discusses delays, backlog stability and quality-driven growth at RONPARCO.

Sawgrass Crash Spills Drywall, Closes Lanes Fast

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

A truck crash scattered drywall across Sawgrass Expressway, forcing lane closures on June 11.

ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:26:40 -0400

Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

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.

Free Girls Construction Camps Return to Philly 2026

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:46:07 -0400

Philadelphia girls gain hands-on construction experience through free MyWIC summer camps.

Polyglass' Lynn Connors Appointed to PIMA Board of Directors

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The Polyglass marketing executive will help advance education, advocacy and adoption of polyiso insulation in high-performance building envelope applications.

USG Invests $1.2B in Texas Plant, Adding 200 Jobs

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:06 -0400

New USG facility in Orange, Texas, will create jobs and expand North American production.

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.

Construction Material Prices Jump 2.6 Percent in May

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

Construction material costs climbed in May, driven by energy, steel and copper price gains.

TLPCA Annual Convention Celebrates Industry Leaders

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:00 -0400

Association honors David Mouton, names first female president and highlights workforce efforts.

MBCI Marks 50 Years, Expands Commercial Metal Reach

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

MBCI is celebrating its 50th anniversary while expanding architectural panel offerings and project support capabilities through the integration of Metal Sales assets.

ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc.

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The acquisition expands ABC Supply Interiors’ presence in the Milwaukee metro area and strengthens its ability to support local contractors and builders.

Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

Lawrence Group Adds Three to Operations Team

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:12:05 -0400

New hires bring expertise in permitting, project coordination and procurement operations.

AISC Opens Entries for 2027 Steel Design Awards

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

The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting entries for its 2027 IDEAS Awards, recognizing excellence in structural steel design and innovation.

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas.

USG Opens Alberta Wallboard Plant, Expands Capacity

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

USG has opened a new Alberta manufacturing plant that will produce Sheetrock wallboard, expanding capacity and strengthening supply across Western Canada.

ATAS Employees Complete Manufacturing Leadership Program

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Two ATAS International employees completed a regional manufacturing leadership program to develop management and business skills.

Ontario Wins 38 Medals at Skills Canada Nationals

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

Team Ontario captured 38 medals at Skills Canada 2026, highlighting skilled youth excellence.

Cold-Formed Steel Pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu Dies at 102

webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Cold-formed steel pioneer Dr. Wei-Wen Yu, whose research and leadership helped shape modern steel design, died June 2 at age 102.