News https://www.wconline.com/rss/3424-news en-us Keene Launches Contractor Certification Center 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 Gypsum Association Updates Gypsum Board EPDs 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 USG to Close Oklahoma Plant, 250 Jobs Affected 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 Amrize to Acquire Rapid Redi-Mix 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 Top Exterior Plasterers List Returns This November 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 J.J. Keller SPOTY Award Deadline Nears 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 NanaWall Marks 40 Years of Glass Wall Innovation 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 Multifamily Starts Surge, Expanding Pipeline for Interior Contractors 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 CEMCO Announces Three Key Leadership Promotions 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 ABC Supply Announces 2026 Managing Partners 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 Lowe’s Renews Habitat Partnership to Fund 200 Home Repair Projects 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 ICAA 2026 Heads to Dallas With Sold-Out Expo 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 Tina Cannedy Makes TLPCA History as President 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 ATAS’ Brookley Flats Wins 2026 Metal Architecture Design Award 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 Ginny Cameron, Insulation Leader, Dies at 73 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 Benjamin Obdyke Names New CEO After Retirement 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 Construction Backlog Falls as Contractor Profit Outlook Weakens 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 NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Wall and Ceiling Contractors 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 CGC Opens Advanced Alberta Wallboard Plant 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.  Spackle Cartoonist Dave Coverly Unleashes New Canine Comic Book 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 Templok Ceilings Deliver Energy Tax Credit Wins webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Swinerton's Spokane office earned tax credits with Armstrong Templok energy-saving ceiling systems. Swinerton's Spokane office earned tax credits with Armstrong Templok energy-saving ceiling systems.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98484 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98484-templok-ceilings-deliver-energy-tax-credit-wins Catalyst Acoustics Names James Hou President 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 CEMCO CEO Tom Porter to Retire After 39 Years webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) After 39 years, CEMCO CEO Tom Porter will retire as Eric Larson prepares to lead the company. After 39 years, CEMCO CEO Tom Porter will retire as Eric Larson prepares to lead the company.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98483 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98483-cemco-ceo-tom-porter-to-retire-after-39-years USG's Diane Earll Named Red Cross Chicago Board Chair wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service. USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98478 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98478-usgs-diane-earll-named-red-cross-chicago-board-chair Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers. Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98482 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:38 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98482-buckled-columns-leave-nyc-pfizer-hq-conversion-unstable Synchrony Adds Free Trade Degree Path for Employees webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The company said tuition coverage is available for up to $24,000 per year for degrees in high-demand fields, including skilled trades, education and healthcare. The company said tuition coverage is available for up to $24,000 per year for degrees in high-demand fields, including skilled trades, education and healthcare. 

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98480 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98480-synchrony-adds-free-trade-degree-path-for-employees Ware Malcomb Names SF Interior Design Director webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio. Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98477 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98477-ware-malcomb-names-sf-interior-design-director Washington Law Puts Finishing Contractors Under Misclassification Spotlight kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Washington’s new public works law gives agencies, unions, workers and competitors a clearer path to trigger L&I misclassification reviews. http://www.wconline.com/articles/98476 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98476-washington-law-puts-finishing-contractors-under-misclassification-spotlight CISCA TECH to Debut with Events in Virginia and Arizona webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) CISCA’s new TECH event offers ceiling contractors field-focused education on acoustics, specs, seismic requirements and project challenges.

CISCA’s new TECH event offers ceiling contractors field-focused education on acoustics, specs, seismic requirements and project challenges.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98474 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98474-cisca-tech-to-debut-with-events-in-virginia-and-arizona CISCA Announces 2026-2027 Board Of Directors webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association announced its 2026-2027 board of directors, naming Beau Johnson of Specified as president and Kevin Miller of ABC Supply Interiors as president-elect. The Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association announced its 2026-2027 board of directors, naming Beau Johnson of Specified as president and Kevin Miller of ABC Supply Interiors as president-elect.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98473 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98473-cisca-announces-2026-2027-board-of-directors