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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:40:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>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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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:40:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>National Gypsum Introduces Fire &amp; Sound Assembly Selector Tool</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New interactive tool enhances project planning and estimating.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:24:45 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>FBM Acquires Assets of KCG/REW Materials, Expanding National Footprint and Service Capabilities 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The North American distributor announces the acquisition of the assets that strengthen FBM's foothold.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:14:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Labor Market Loses Momentum: July Adds 73K, Prior Months Slashed by 258K</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>July’s payrolls grew by a meager 73,000, falling short of expectations; May and June numbers were each revised downward, while earnings remained flat.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:20:38 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ware Malcomb Announces Groundbreaking on Shavers Center Lodge in Snowshoe, W. Va.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The company has begun construction on the new 18,000-square-foot Shavers Center lodge at Snowshoe Mountain.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:51:00 -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>Construction Hiring Stalls Again in June, Signaling Industry Caution, ABC Reports</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.</p><br>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97487</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -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>Revolutionizing Metal Framing: How Drywall &amp; Ceiling Contractors Can Boost Profits Through Innovation and Prefabrication</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Valley Interior Systems Launches World’s Largest HP SitePrint Fleet to Revolutionize Construction Layout Efficiency</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:02 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Brookdale Students Win First Place in National Architecture Competition
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        <![CDATA[<p>Brookdale Community College students win first place in the prestigious national Community College Challenge for Architectural Practice.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -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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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97464</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>S.A.F.E. Structure Designs Achieves AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certification</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The company is advancing strategic readiness as a key U.S. defense contractor.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97463</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Exciting Team Updates at Walls &amp; Ceilings</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The team expands with new positions and returned friends.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97462</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>FWCCA Annual Convention and Trade Show Seminar Schedule 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Southeastern Wall & Ceiling Annual Convention and Trade Show has an exciting program of quality seminars. Here is the agenda.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97457</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $30,000 for Texas Flood Relief
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        <![CDATA[<p>The provider donates to flood relief fund that has claimed 120 lives in Texas.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97452</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:35:49 -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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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97446</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.wconline.com/articles/97446-copy-of-georgia-pacific-announces-140-million-usd-capital-investment-in-englehart-osb-mill</link>
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      <title>Home Genius Exteriors Appoints Josh Coffey to Lead Western Expansion</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The home improvement company taps a 20-year industry veteran to spearhead western expansion with a new Denver flagship office opening in early 2026.<br>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ABC: Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June
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        <![CDATA[<p>The associated group reports its CBI rose in June.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97440</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What Contractors Need to Know About Workforce Grant Requirements </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Contractors will need to update internal policies regarding&nbsp;work authorization verification for grant programs administered by the Employment and Training Administration.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97436</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Fire Safety Experts to Gather in Philadelphia</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>NAMBA to meet downtown Philly in September.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:54:00 -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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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97433</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ABC Economist Hosts Mid-Year Construction Outlook Webinar July 16</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Construction executive’s 2025 mid-year construction economic update and forecast webinar.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>MCA Releases 2025 Market Study
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        <![CDATA[<p>The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor
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        <![CDATA[<p>The manufacturer plays it part in helping attract Next Gen workforce.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Wall and Ceiling Contractors</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.wconline.com/articles/97420</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:42:53 -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>
      <link>https://www.wconline.com/articles/97188-last-call-enter-now-for-w-and-c-top-50-contractors</link>
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      <title>ABC: Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Gen Z, Workforce of Tomorrow, Gathers at SkillsUSA </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A record crowd turned out for SkillsUSA’s 61st National Conference, where commercial contracting saw peak participation—signaling Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:24:51 -0400</pubDate>
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