State of the Industry https://www.wconline.com/rss/5382 en-us 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 Corey Hill Named Controller at Telling Industries webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Former educator Corey Hill advances to Controller, leading Telling's accounting operations.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98384 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98384-corey-hill-named-controller-at-telling-industries Construction Job Openings Rise by 25,000 in April kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98372 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98372-construction-job-openings-rise-by-25-000-in-april ABC Jolts_Table_6.2.26 780 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 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 Bluebeam Launches AI-Powered Capabilities for AEC Teams lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) Bluebeam announced that Bluebeam Max is now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription that delivers AI-powered automation and next generation review tools.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98333 Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98333-bluebeam-launches-ai-powered-capabilities-for-aec-teams Steel Spending Wave Supports Construction Jobs webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Steel expansion drives construction activity.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98329 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:54 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98329-steel-spending-wave-supports-construction-jobs 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 Maps TopBuild Growth, Tech Integration Plan wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) QXO targets growth through TopBuild synergies, digital tools and bundled contractor services.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98307 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98307-qxo-maps-topbuild-growth-tech-integration-plan 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 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 Submit Now For W&C Top 50 Contractors 2026! wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98285 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98285-submit-now-for-w-and-c-top-50-contractors-2026 NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98260 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98260-nwcb-hosts-exclusive-tour-of-carpenters-training-center Eagleview Launches AI Engine Powered by 25+ Years of Verified Property Intelligence webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Eagleview’s new Horizon platform combines AI agents with high-resolution property intelligence to help contractors, insurers and property managers identify opportunities, assess damage and prioritize projects faster.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98254 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98254-eagleview-launches-ai-engine-powered-by-25-years-of-verified-property-intelligence Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98244 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98244-construction-labor-gap-is-a-pipeline-failure USG Highlights Market Trends at BUILD26 Event wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98239 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98239-usg-highlights-market-trends-at-build26-event Equip Academy Helps Contractors Grow Business The show, scheduled in October, provides dealers, contractors and others a platform to learn from each other through dedicated peer-to-peer networking events.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98230 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98230-equip-academy-helps-contractors-grow-business FMI: 2026 Construction Outlook Shows Uneven Gains wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt)

FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting firm, warns of a fragmented 2026: modest growth, weak core sectors and rising data center demand reshaping contractors’ strategies.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98222 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98222-fmi-2026-construction-outlook-shows-uneven-gains ABC Reports Historic Slowdown in Construction Hiring, Minimal Workforce Turnover webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98199 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98199-abc-reports-historic-slowdown-in-construction-hiring-minimal-workforce-turnover ABC Jolts_Table_3.31.26 780 x 439.jpg Incoming USG CEO Macey Signals Continuity, Innovation wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) New CEO Chris Macey outlines strategy, labor risks and innovation focus for wall, ceiling pros.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98186 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98186-usg-ceo-macey-signals-continuity-innovation BUILD26: A Review from New Orleans kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)

From education to the expo floor, BUILD26 showcased an emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation and professional development.



]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98168 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:24:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98168-build26-a-review-from-new-orleans BUILD26 Seminars: Skills, AI, Strategy wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Seminars tackle AI, labor, safety and steel framing performance for contractors at BUILD26.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98115 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98115-build26-seminars-skills-ai-strategy Scott Casabona Wins AWCI Pinnacle Award wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) Mountain Lakes, N.J.-based contractor of Sloan & Co. wins AWCI’s top honor at this year’s BUILD26 in New Orleans.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98093 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98093-scott-casabona-wins-awci-pinnacle-award SFIA 2026 Annual Meeting Featured Newly Approved Certification Program, Industry Awards and More The Steel Framing Industry Association announced the approval by membership of its updated Code Compliance Certification Program.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98158 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98158-sfia-2026-annual-meeting-featured-newly-approved-certification-program-industry-awards-and-more WWCCA Marks 125 Years Serving Contractors and Builders webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The association marks 125 years advancing wall and ceiling contractors’ standards in the West.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98143 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98143-wwcca-marks-125-years-serving-contractors-and-builders QXO Push Into Building Materials Expands Contractor Supply kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) QXO’s earnings matched expectations, but analysts say the real story is the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy and its growing role in the construction supply chain.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98131 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98131-qxo-push-into-building-materials-expands-contractor-supply Jackson Professional Tools Celebrates 150 Years of the Iconic Blue Wheelbarrow Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98100 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98100-jackson-professional-tools-celebrates-150-years-of-the-iconic-blue-wheelbarrow FMI Releases 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98087 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:50:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98087-fmi-releases-2026-north-american-engineering-and-construction-industry-overview ABC Calls for Change: PLA Reversal Ahead webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) The association backs pro-growth policies, seeks project labor agreement repeal and workforce visa reform amid labor shortages, cost pressures and federal contracting changes.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98078 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:23:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98078-abc-calls-for-change-pla-reversal-ahead Christopher Griffin on Three Decades at USG wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) In an exclusive conversation with Walls & Ceilings, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/98029 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.wconline.com/articles/98029-christopher-griffin-on-three-decades-at-usg