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]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2669-exterior en-us 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 Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98327 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98327-art-unlimited-rebrands-as-a-squared-marketing Innovative Donor Wall at Cupertino Library http://www.wconline.com/articles/98326 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98326-innovative-donor-wall-at-cupertino-library AGC of New Hampshire Honors 2026 Construction Excellence wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) AGC of NH recognized leading projects, contractors and safety excellence at 2026 awards gala, Optiline recognized among the winners.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98322 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:11 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98322-agc-of-new-hampshire-honors-2026-construction-excellence 2026 Achievements Submissions - Graphic 780 x 439.jpg Walbridge Named 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company Award webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Walbridge secured Gold Honoree status after six straight years as a U.S. Best Managed Company.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98315 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98315-walbridge-named-2026-us-best-managed-company-award ABC: Construction Costs Up 6.2 Percent Since January 2026 webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Rising steel and energy costs may squeeze contractor margins and slow projects this year nationwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98316 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:07 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98316-abc-construction-costs-up-62-percent-since-january-2026 ABC PPI_Table_5.13.26 780 x 439.jpg QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Contractors Are Asking aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.wconline.com/articles/98319 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:45:32 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98319-qxo-just-changed-the-game-heres-what-contractors-are-asking SOPREMA Opens Building Industry Scholarships Now webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Students pursuing architecture and construction careers can apply for SOPREMA scholarships by May 31.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98313 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98313-soprema-opens-building-industry-scholarships-now Nonunion Trades Shaped 2024 GOP Gains, Reports ABC wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) ABC/Harris Poll: nonunion crews dominate workforce and voter base; PLA mandates may limit bids and raise costs.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98303 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98303-nonunion-trades-shaped-2024-gop-gains-reports-abc BILCO Expands Rep Coverage Into Arkansas wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Rep expansion boosts specification and distribution of roof hatches, vents and access systems.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98302 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:31 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98302-bilco-expands-rep-coverage-into-arkansas ACA Backs TCC Surface Transport Reauthorization Bid wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Coalition principles target funding certainty, safety, and delivery speed ahead of 2026 deadline gap.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98300 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98300-aca-backs-tcc-surface-transport-reauthorization-bid ABC: STEP Cuts Jobsite Incidents by 85 Percent Rate webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) A report from the associated group ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98293 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:11:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98293-abc-step-cuts-jobsite-incidents-by-85-percent-rate NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference This May, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host the 2026 Building Innovation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va., featuring a strong lineup of respected leaders from across the built environment.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98283 Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98283-nibs-announces-speaker-lineup-for-2026-building-innovation-conference AD Reports 16 Percent Q1 Sales Growth, Member Gains Leads wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)

AD’s Q1 growth signals strong interior build-out demand, with rising supplier purchases potentially tightening availability of gypsum, framing and ceiling systems if momentum continues.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98287 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98287-ad-reports-16-percent-q1-sales-growth-member-gains-leads