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]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2669 en-us 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 Construction Material Prices Jump 2.6 Percent in May webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction material costs climbed in May, driven by energy, steel and copper price gains.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98403 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98403-construction-material-prices-jump-26-percent-in-may 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 MBCI Marks 50 Years, Expands Commercial Metal Reach webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) MBCI is celebrating its 50th anniversary while expanding architectural panel offerings and project support capabilities through the integration of Metal Sales assets.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98410 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98410-mbci-marks-50-years-expands-commercial-metal-reach 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 Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Awards 2026 wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98386 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98386-northwest-wall-and-ceiling-bureau-project-of-the-year-awards-2026 Ontario Wins 38 Medals at Skills Canada Nationals webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Team Ontario captured 38 medals at Skills Canada 2026, highlighting skilled youth excellence.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98390 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98390-ontario-wins-38-medals-at-skills-canada-nationals Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98389 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98389-nonresidential-construction-adds-15-700-jobs-in-may Jobs_Table_6.5.26 780 x 439.jpg ICE Stucco Repair Changes Name to Monterra Stucco wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) ICE Stucco Repair becomes Monterra Stucco, aligning its brand with premium home expertise.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98382 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98382-ice-stucco-repair-changes-name-to-monterra-stucco 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 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 Simpson Strong-Tie Marks Habitat Milestone with Support of 2026 Carter Work Project wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Employees joined thousands of volunteers helping build homes during Habitat's Atlanta event.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98383 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98383-simpson-strong-tie-marks-habitat-milestone-with-support-of-2026-carter-work-project 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 Historic Courthouse Restoration Begins on Cape Cod wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Historic masonry, windows and woodwork restored in $7M Barnstable Courthouse project.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98371 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:49:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98371-historic-courthouse-restoration-begins-on-cape-cod Barnstable Courthouse 780 x 439.jpg Barnstable Courthouse 2 780 x 439.jpg TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98369 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:19 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98369-tlpca-convention-continues-texas-industry-tradition 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 SPOTY Awards Open for 2026 Safety Leaders Now webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Applications open for J. J. Keller's 2026 SPOTY Awards with prize packages worth up to $47,200.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98364 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98364-spoty-awards-open-for-2026-safety-leaders-now TLPCA Workforce Program Builds Texas Talent wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Texas students gain a career roadmap through TLPCA’s new earn-while-you-learn workforce model.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98365 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:26:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98365-tlpca-workforce-program-builds-texas-talent TLPCA Workforce Picture 1 780 x 439.jpg 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 Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98355 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:25:32 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98355-data-center-risks-amid-oil-price-volatility-issues 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 Sto Names Gosselin General Manager for Canada Unit webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction veteran Nick Gosselin joins Sto to lead Canada operations and drive growth nationwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98336 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98336-sto-names-gosselin-general-manager-for-canada-unit NEST Supports SkillsUSA Facilithon Finalists wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) NEST funds student travel to SkillsUSA Facilithon finals, expanding FM career awareness.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98341 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98341-nest-supports-skillsusa-facilithon-finalists Trump Expands Pell Grants for Workforce Training wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New Workforce Pell Grants could reshape career training and fast-track skilled worker hiring.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98343 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:29:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98343-trump-expands-pell-grants-for-workforce-training MFM Building Products Ultra HT Earns WUI Class A Fire Rating webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) MFM adds WUI fire rating for Ultra HT roof.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98334 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:27:29 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98334-mfm-building-products-ultra-ht-earns-wui-class-a-fire-rating ACA Names Diane Tomb President, CEO for 2026 Term webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) ACA selects Diane Tomb as next CEO June 1.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98328 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:07:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98328-aca-names-diane-tomb-president-ceo-for-2026-term