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]]> https://www.wconline.com/rss/2654-technology en-us 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 The Evolution of Ratio Monitoring in Spray Foam Insulation http://www.wconline.com/articles/97501 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:59 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97501-the-evolution-of-ratio-monitoring-in-spray-foam-insulation AI for Impact: How to Harness Its Power Today http://www.wconline.com/articles/97498 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:30:02 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97498-ai-for-impact-how-to-harness-its-power-today Huntsman Building Solutions Launches Digital Daily Work Record System for U.S. Spray Foam Contractors Easy-to-use platform with QR code access makes recording jobsite details simple, quick and storable.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97473 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:29:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97473-huntsman-building-solutions-launches-digital-daily-work-record-system-for-us-spray-foam-contractors Dear Anna: How Do I Optimize for AI Overviews? http://www.wconline.com/articles/97448 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97448-dear-anna-how-do-i-optimize-for-ai-overviews The Job Site of the Future: From Equipment-Centric to Ecosystem Orchestration http://www.wconline.com/articles/97428 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:45:34 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97428-the-job-site-of-the-future-from-equipment-centric-to-ecosystem-orchestration 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 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 RIDGID “We Love STEM Day”: 60 Students Explore STEM’s Role in Manufacturing The day-long event included group projects and interactive activities for students.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97404 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:15:56 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97404-ridgid-we-love-stem-day-60-students-explore-stems-role-in-manufacturing RIDGID3 780 X 439.jpg Photo courtesy of RIDGID/Emerson RIDGID1 780 X 439.jpg Photo courtesy of RIDGID/Emerson 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 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 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 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 New JLG Whitepaper Marks 5th Anniversary of ANSI A92 Standards Update Aligning North American practices with global standards, elevating safety across the industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97364 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:50:33 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97364-new-jlg-whitepaper-marks-5th-anniversary-of-ansi-a92-standards-update Lightweight Waterproof Work Boot from KEEN Utility The company's Synchro is the brand's lightest waterproof work boot to date and evolves how waterproof work footwear fits, feels, and performs.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97363 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:50:42 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97363-lightweight-waterproof-work-boot-from-keen-utility Adrian Steel Changes Name to Adrian The company simplifies its name, updates it logo design.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97308 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:21 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97308-adrian-steel-changes-name-to-adrian LuminX Is Latest AI Seeking To "Revolutionize" Supply Ops LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97304 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97304-luminx-is-latest-ai-seeking-to-revolutionize-supply-ops J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open SPOTY Winners Receive Prize Packages Valued at Up to $47,200


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97305 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:08:30 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97305-j-j-keller-safety-professional-of-the-year-awards-now-open Buyers Products Partners with Local Nonprofit to Support Greater Cleveland’s Homeless Community The company took part of a local BVU in support of the annual fight against homelessness event.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97292 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:07:47 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97292-buyers-products-partners-with-local-nonprofit-to-support-greater-clevelands-homeless-community Battery-Powered Paint Sprayer from Titan Titan has announced availability of the new Elite 3500 72V, a battery-powered paint sprayer that combines the durability of the Titan Elite Series with performance that closely matches a Honda GX120 gas engine.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97301 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97301-battery-powered-paint-sprayer-from-titan Orbital Drywall Sander by Festool USA The Planex LHS 2 225 Drywall Sander features a LED light ring that ensures detailed visibility of the sanding path and the sander enables the user to see any unevenness on the surface during sanding.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97289 Wed, 28 May 2025 11:10:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97289-orbital-drywall-sander-by-festool-usa GMS Announces its 2025 Expo in Southern California The supply company will host its annual event in San Diego.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97281 Tue, 27 May 2025 09:47:13 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97281-gms-announces-its-2025-expo-in-southern-california Walmart’s Tariff Remarks Make Impact Clear, Raising Trump’s Ire gottliebb@bnpmedia.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Walmart’s tariff warning underscores how U.S. businesses—not foreign exporters—absorb costs, driving up prices and straining construction and roofing supply chains.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97268 Mon, 19 May 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97268-walmarts-tariff-remarks-make-impact-clear-raising-trumps-ire Milwaukee Tool Reaches 100K+ Workers During 2025 Construction Safety Week The company is investing $10 million annually in jobsite safety.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97254 Wed, 14 May 2025 11:19:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97254-milwaukee-tool-reaches-100k-workers-during-2025-construction-safety-week New Onsite Safety Training Service Designed to Improve Construction Safety and OSHA & DOT Compliance J. J. Keller training service introduced for construction equipment operators and drivers.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97227 Tue, 06 May 2025 11:15:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97227-new-onsite-safety-training-service-designed-to-improve-construction-safety-and-osha-and-dot-compliance Change Order Software for Drywall Contractors Clearstory is a Change Order Communication Tool purpose-built to align drywall contractors and GCs on out-of-contract work in real-time to reduce risk for all stakeholders.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97225 Tue, 06 May 2025 09:48:08 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97225-change-order-software-for-drywall-contractors HERO CS 780 x 439.jpg CISCA Honors Ron Rice its Prestigious DeGelleke Award The association named CertainTeed’s Rice this honor in recognition of his contributions to many industry advocacies.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97214 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:26:10 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97214-cisca-honors-ron-rice-its-prestigious-degelleke-award Okibo, Provider in Drywall Finishing Robotics, Launches U.S. Headquarters Company's anticipated robot now available in the American market.


]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97197 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:50:00 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97197-okibo-provider-in-drywall-finishing-robotics-launches-us-headquarters JLG Whitepaper Unveils Vision for the Future of Job Sites Exploring how automation and connectivity are transforming the equipment industry.

]]> http://www.wconline.com/articles/97181 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:31:01 -0400 https://www.wconline.com/articles/97181-jlg-whitepaper-unveils-vision-for-the-future-of-job-sites