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]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2644-drywall en-us DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board from Georgia-Pacific Building Products The company's latest addition to the DensDeck portfolio of gypsum board products is now commercially available nationwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97517 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97517-densdeck-profast-prime-roof-board-from-georgia-pacific-building-products Type-X Gypsum Panel for Area Separation from American Gypsum Co. LLC The 1/2-inch M-Bloc Ekcel Type X gypsum panel is a fire-, mold- and moisture-resistant wallboard that is part of a patented area separation firewall system used in multi-family housing projects.  

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97510 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:46:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97510-type-x-gypsum-panel-for-area-separation-from-american-gypsum-co-llc GA Corner bfishel@gypsum.org (Brooke Fishel) Choosing the Right Fastener for Fire-Resistive Gypsum Systems

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97509 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97509-ga-corner GA Picture2 780 x 439.jpg Photo courtesy of Gypsum Association National Gypsum Introduces Fire & Sound Assembly Selector Tool New interactive tool enhances project planning and estimating.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97508 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:24:45 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97508-national-gypsum-introduces-fire-and-sound-assembly-selector-tool FBM Acquires Assets of KCG/REW Materials, Expanding National Footprint and Service Capabilities The North American distributor announces the acquisition of the assets that strengthen FBM's foothold.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97507 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:14:05 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97507-fbm-acquires-assets-of-kcg-rew-materials-expanding-national-footprint-and-service-capabilities Evolution in Construction: USG Drywall and Suspension Systems http://www.wconline.com/articles/97456 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97456-evolution-in-construction-usg-drywall-and-suspension-systems 2025’s Top Wall and Ceiling Pros — See Who Made the List webmaster@bnpmedia.com (W&C Staff) http://www.wconline.com/articles/97468 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97468-2025s-top-wall-and-ceiling-pros-see-who-made-the-list Construction Hiring Stalls Again in June, Signaling Industry Caution, ABC Reports Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97487 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97487-construction-hiring-stalls-again-in-june-signaling-industry-caution-abc-reports ABC Jolts_Table_7.29.25 780 x 439.jpg Graph courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors Revolutionizing Metal Framing: How Drywall & Ceiling Contractors Can Boost Profits Through Innovation and Prefabrication Modern metal framing techniques and early trade integration can help contractors expand scope, reduce risk, and maximize project profitability, reported Radius Track in a presentation at this year's FWCCA Annual Trade Show.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97471 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97471-revolutionizing-metal-framing-how-drywall-and-ceiling-contractors-can-boost-profits-through-innovation-and-prefabrication Valley Interior Systems Launches World’s Largest HP SitePrint Fleet to Revolutionize Construction Layout Efficiency The Ohio subcontractor has deployed the largest global fleet of HP SitePrint robots, boosting layout productivity by up to 10 times and setting a new standard for precision and efficiency in commercial construction.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97470 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:02 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97470-valley-interior-systems-launches-worlds-largest-hp-siteprint-fleet-to-revolutionize-construction-layout-efficiency HP SitePrint Interior Contractors - Lifestyle 2 780 x 439.jpg Photo courtesy of HP Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $30,000 for Texas Flood Relief The provider donates to flood relief fund that has claimed 120 lives in Texas.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97452 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:35:49 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97452-simpson-strong-tie-donates-30-000-for-texas-flood-relief Top International Walls and Ceilings Contractors Who are the best wall and ceiling contractors outside of North America? Here are 10 companies that are exhibiting quality work worldwide.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/91987 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:11:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/91987-top-international-walls-and-ceilings-contractors WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p1FT.jpg A compilation of some of the most impressive and hard-working contactors from across the globe. WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p2-India.jpg J.W. Marriott, Mumbai WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p3-United_Kingdom.jpg Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p4-France.jpg Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p5-Austria.jpg Raiffeisen Multi-Purpose Center, Raaba WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p6-Netherlands.jpg Theater De Stoep, Spijkenisse WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p7-Denmark.jpg Business Academy Aarhus, Viby WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p8-Belgium.jpg Ghelamco Football Arena, Gent WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p9-AbuDhabi.jpg Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p10-southafrica.jpg Cradlestone Mall, Johannesburg WC1118-FT5-InternationalContractors-p11-spain.jpg El Faro Shopping Mall, Extremadura ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor The manufacturer plays it part in helping attract Next Gen workforce.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97422 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:55:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97422-clarkdietrich-organizes-apprentice-training-event-to-promote-skilled-labor What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Wall and Ceiling Contractors The term “Big Beautiful Bill” has been used to describe comprehensive infrastructure or construction funding packages that promise significant investment in America’s built environment. For wall and ceiling contractors, these types of legislative packages aren't just political headlines, they signal opportunity, growth, and change within the construction industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97420 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:42:53 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97420-what-the-big-beautiful-bill-means-for-wall-and-ceiling-contractors Bridging Bar from Flex-Ability Concepts Snap Lock is designed to be installed as the wall is being framed. In essence, stud spacing is accomplished by the product. The bridging bar has a starter clip that can be used in the first stud of a run.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97416 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:16:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97416-bridging-bar-from-flex-ability-concepts LAST CALL: Enter Now for W&C Top 50 Contractors W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries.  

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97188 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97188-last-call-enter-now-for-w-and-c-top-50-contractors ABC: Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97413 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:10:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97413-abc-construction-adds-15k-jobs-in-june ABC June Starts Jobs_Table_780 x 439.jpg Photo courtesy of ABC Drywall Robots Can Be Your Competitive Edge in the Data Center Industry Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97403 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:26:55 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97403-drywall-robots-can-be-your-competitive-edge-in-the-data-center-industry Canvas Robots Canvas3 780 x 439.jpg Photo courtesy of Canvas Canvas Robots Photo courtesy of Canvas Sheathing-to-CFS Screw from Simpson Strong-Tie The Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw is a multi-purpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching drywall and sheathing to cold-formed steel framing.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97401 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:55:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97401-sheathing-to-cfs-screw-from-simpson-strong-tie ICE Raid in Massachusetts Detains Entire Drywall Company Staff in Targeted Immigration Sweep A targeted ICE operation in New Bedford led to the detention of an entire drywall company's workforce, raising concerns among community members.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97400 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:10:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97400-ice-raid-in-massachusetts-detains-entire-drywall-company-staff-in-targeted-immigration-sweep Can You Add Resilient Channels to Any GA-600 Listed Floor-Ceiling or Wall System? bfishel@gypsum.org (Brooke Fishel) http://www.wconline.com/articles/97398 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97398-can-you-add-resilient-channels-to-any-ga-600-listed-floor-ceiling-or-wall-system GMS Enters Into Agreement With The Home Depot to Be Acquired by SRS Distribution The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97396 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97396-gms-enters-into-agreement-with-the-home-depot-to-be-acquired-by-srs-distribution GMS Enters Into Agreement With Home Depot/SRS Distribution GMS Inc. announced the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired by its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97395 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97395-gms-enters-into-agreement-with-home-depot-srs-distribution A Slideshow of NWCB’s Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show The bureau’s show returned to Coeur d'Alene for a hotbed of education sessions. Here are some pictures from the event.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97274 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:05:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97274-a-slideshow-of-nwcbs-wall-and-ceiling-conference-and-trade-show ABC Supports Reintroduction of Employee Rights Act The legislation provides critical protections for workers in construction and other industries subject to unionization pressure campaigns.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97393 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:46:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97393-abc-supports-reintroduction-of-employee-rights-act AAADM Launches IBC Tracker Easily see which states have adopted automatic door accessibility standard (and which ones haven’t).

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97389 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97389-aaadm-launches-ibc-tracker Home Depot Competes in GMS Acquisition gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Home Depot has joined the race to acquire GMS, challenging QXO’s $5B bid and setting the stage for a potential bidding war among major building product players.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97378 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:31:14 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97378-home-depot-competes-in-gms-acquisition Reliance Interiors' Reputation of Reliability The Georgia subcontractor has earned a reputation of quality professionalism.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97377 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97377-reliance-interiors-reputation-of-reliability ABC Supply Announces 2025 Managing Partners Prestigious program spotlights leaders who consistently raise the bar at ABC Supply, L&W Supply and Town & Country Industries.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97371 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:48:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97371-abc-supply-announces-2025-managing-partners QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) QXO makes an unsolicited bid to buy specialty products distributor GMS for $5 billion, aiming to speed up deliveries, boost inventory and unify tech—potentially reshaping how contractors get drywall and building supplies.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97367 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:35:43 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97367-qxo-sets-its-sights-on-gms-in-5-billion-offer