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<p>Optimize thermal efficiency and indoor comfort with expert insights on insulation materials, installation techniques, and code compliance. From spray foam to rigid board, stay ahead with energy-saving solutions for every project.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Waco Family Medicine, located in Waco, Texas, underwent a significant 25,000-square-foot expansion.&nbsp;Through close collaboration with specialty subcontractor Baker Triangle, the team turned to a novel solution: combining Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) with prefabricated resin cast wood planks
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      <title>Copy of - The National Institute of Building Sciences Co-Hosts High-Impact Workforce Summit
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        <![CDATA[<p>The NIBS hosts an important meeting with ICC and the National Building Museum in early September.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The NIBS hosts an important meeting with ICC and the National Building Museum in early September.</p>]]>
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      <title>A Cutting‑Edge Glass Rainscreen Makeover</title>
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        <![CDATA[A new system delivers a thermally efficient modern façade to an existing structure while modernizing the exterior aesthetic to blend seamlessly with a new building.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:38:51 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Evolution of Ratio Monitoring in Spray Foam Insulation</title>
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        <![CDATA[In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Tom Harris discusses ratio monitoring in spray foam insulation and how it's reshaping quality control in the industry.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:59 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Cornerstone Building Names Industry Veteran Gunner Smith as CEO</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Appointment further strengthens company’s focus on delivering for its customers.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Huntsman Building Solutions Launches Digital Daily Work Record System for U.S. Spray Foam Contractors
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        <![CDATA[<p>Easy-to-use platform with QR code access makes recording jobsite details simple, quick and storable.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mark Fowler to Address New Stucco Drainage Codes at FWCCA Conference</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>W&C's Editorial Director will give a presentation on code requirements for water drainage of stucco.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Building Insulation Is Key to Fighting Climate Change</title>
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        <![CDATA[Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is more than insulation—it’s a climate strategy]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:53:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>G-P Outfits Englehart OSB Mill With Massive Investment
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        <![CDATA[<p>State-of-the-art facility improvements will reduce costs and downtime.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Insulation Matters: Superl Inc.’s Expertise in Northern State Energy Efficiency</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A Minnesota insulation subcontractor grows from its roots to become a major power player.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ICAA Trade Show is Selling Out in Orlando!
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        <![CDATA[<p>The association's annual show focuses on top-notch seminars.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Insulation Market Set to Surge by 2032 Amid Sustainable Building Trends and Construction Expansion
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        <![CDATA[<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;">Rising demand for sustainable insulation solutions is driving robust growth across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors worldwide.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>LAST CALL: Enter Now for W&amp;C Top 50 Contractors</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries. &nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97188</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Rainscreens Come of Age in North America </title>
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        <![CDATA[Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>RIDGID “We Love STEM Day”: 60 Students Explore STEM’s Role in Manufacturing
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        <![CDATA[<p>The day-long event included group projects and interactive activities for students.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:15:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>GMS Enters Into Agreement With The Home Depot to Be Acquired by SRS Distribution
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        <![CDATA[<p>The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>A Slideshow of NWCB’s Wall and Ceiling Conference &amp; Trade Show</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The bureau’s show returned to Coeur d'Alene for a hotbed of education sessions. Here are some pictures from the event.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Home Depot Competes in GMS Acquisition </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:31:14 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Legal Guidance Offered on Sustainability Topics at FGIA Virtual Summer Summit</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>“Green” Claims: Understanding benefits and risk in the U.S.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>SOPREMA US Celebrates Expansion and Rebranding of Schoolcraft Facility</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Multi-million-dollar investment signals growth, sustainability and the evolution of the SOPREMA brand.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ROCKWOOL's Build for Greater Resilience in Wildfire-prone Areas  </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Holistic approach includes specifying noncombustible materials such as stone wool insulation.</p>]]>
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      <title>QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:35:43 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft Your Acoustic Team</title>
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        <![CDATA[How picking the right players keeps your walls winning.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>AEC Industry Pushes Forward on Climate Goals at AIA '25</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In June, EIMA caught up with several members at AIA's Annual Conference in Boston.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>PasFiPro '25 CANADA Takes Place in Beautiful Montreal</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The event, an arm of FCIA and NFCA, goes to the classic Canadian city this September.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TYPAR Launches Liquid Flashing for Superior Weather Protection</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TYPAR<sup></sup> announced the launch of its latest innovation, TYPAR Liquid Flashing, an advanced, gun-grade elastomeric liquid flashing designed for superior air and water sealing in a variety of applications.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ware Malcomb Announces CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective Team Will Join Firm</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The company announced that CBRE’s U.S. Design Collective team will join the firm in July.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Where Job Corps Stands as of June 2025</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A national pause of Job Corps centers has sparked legal battles and uncertainty, threatening key training pathways in wall and ceiling trades critical to the construction workforce.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>EIMA Welcomes Five New Associate Members, Signaling Strong Industry Momentum</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The additions bring EIMA’s Associate membership to a record 17, reflecting growing interest and engagement across the industry.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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