Walls & Ceilings

Curtainwalls Define Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:33:13 -0400

A system blends aesthetics, performance, sustainability with campus and community connection.

Professional Women in Construction Scholarship Awards

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual Scholarship Program, which recognizes six students pursuing a degree in the AEC industry.

EIMA is Accepting Project Submissions

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

EIMA is calling for entries for the prestigious 2025 EIFS Excellence Awards.

Call to Participate on EIFS PCR Committee

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is spearheading a comprehensive initiative to develop a Product Category Rule (PCR), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).

EIFS with Resin Cast Wood

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Waco Family Medicine, located in Waco, Texas, underwent a significant 25,000-square-foot expansion. 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

DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board from Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The company's latest addition to the DensDeck portfolio of gypsum board products is now commercially available nationwide.

Copy of - The National Institute of Building Sciences Co-Hosts High-Impact Workforce Summit

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:40:21 -0400

The NIBS hosts an important meeting with ICC and the National Building Museum in early September.

The National Institute of Building Sciences Co-Hosts High-Impact Workforce Summit

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:40:21 -0400

The NIBS hosts an important meeting with ICC and the National Building Museum in early September.

TopBuild Margins Hold Strong Despite Market Slowdown

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

TopBuild's Q2 shows residential weakness offset by commercial strength, while the Progressive acquisition boosts full-year guidance.

ASC Steel Deck Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ASC Steel Deck, a leading manufacturer of structural steel deck products in the Western U.S., announced the launch of its newly redesigned website.

Type-X Gypsum Panel for Area Separation from American Gypsum Co. LLC

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:46:00 -0400

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.

GA Corner

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400

Choosing the Right Fastener for Fire-Resistive Gypsum Systems

National Gypsum Introduces Fire & Sound Assembly Selector Tool

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:24:45 -0400

New interactive tool enhances project planning and estimating.

FBM Acquires Assets of KCG/REW Materials, Expanding National Footprint and Service Capabilities

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:14:05 -0400

The North American distributor announces the acquisition of the assets that strengthen FBM's foothold.

New Legislation and OSHA Reforms Offer Major Relief for Contractors

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.

A Cutting‑Edge Glass Rainscreen Makeover

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:38:51 -0400

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.

NanaWall Announces the 2025 NanaAwards Call for Submissions

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

NanaWall has opened submissions for the NanaAwards 2025 Project and Design Competition.

Historically Styled Windows with Modern Performance Revitalize a 110-year-old Public School in Pennsylvania

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:01:15 -0400

Steele Elementary School features Wausau Window and EFCO products finished by Linetec.

Labor Market Loses Momentum: July Adds 73K, Prior Months Slashed by 258K

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:20:38 -0400

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.

The Evolution of Ratio Monitoring in Spray Foam Insulation

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:59 -0400

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.

Evolution in Construction: USG Drywall and Suspension Systems

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Looking to reduce labor and elevate design? USG's ceiling systems have it covered.

Ware Malcomb Announces Groundbreaking on Shavers Center Lodge in Snowshoe, W. Va.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:51:00 -0400

The company has begun construction on the new 18,000-square-foot Shavers Center lodge at Snowshoe Mountain.

2025’s Top Wall and Ceiling Pros — See Who Made the List

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Legacy companies and new names alike share the spotlight in our annual Top 50.

AI for Impact: How to Harness Its Power Today

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:30:02 -0400

AI is revolutionizing the construction industry, and forward-thinking contractors like Josey Parks are proving that integrating smart tools into everyday operations can dramatically enhance customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

2027 IECC: New Process, New Challenges

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The recent process changes for the development of the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are welcomed by some and disliked by others.

Superior Iron Works Earns Washington Business Congress 2025 Craftsmanship Award

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Extreme Steel Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Superior Iron Works acquired in 2024, was recently recognized at the 2025 Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Awards for outstanding achievement in Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication and installation.

ACI Resources Ensure Quality and Durability in Hot Weather Concreting

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The American Concrete Institute announced a robust suite of resources to ensure contractors and professionals are well-equipped to overcome the challenges of hot weather concreting.

Knight Wall Systems' Core Product Range Now Backed by Third-Party EPDs

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Knight Wall Systems announced its core rainscreen-attachment product range is now backed by third-party Environmental Product Declarations.

Cornerstone Building Names Industry Veteran Gunner Smith as CEO

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:35:00 -0400

Appointment further strengthens company’s focus on delivering for its customers.

Construction Hiring Stalls Again in June, Signaling Industry Caution, ABC Reports

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -0400

Hiring in the U.S. construction sector remained sluggish in June, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and cautious sentiment across the industry.