
Walls & Ceilings
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http://www.wconline.com/ 22-04-2009 14:05:27
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The construction industry had 245,000 job openings on the last day of May, according to an ABC National analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. wconline.com/articles/97406… #construction #builders #contractors

The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year. A total of 48 annual awards are available in this award cycle. wconline.com/articles/97409… #scholarships #fellowships #concrete


Using ATAS International, Inc's metal materials and plywood, the ATAS team built lean-to shelters and reconstructed the existing pig shed at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center. wconline.com/articles/97410… #volunteering #manufacturers #nonprofit




The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an ABC National analysis of data. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 121,000 jobs, or 1.5 percent. wconline.com/articles/97413… #construction #labor #building #contractors

Rainscreen wall assemblies offer numerous benefits, such as improved water management and better insulative abilities, which help reduce energy consumption. - Knight Wall Systems wconline.com/articles/97412… #buildingenvelope #rainscreens #design #cladding


What many architects do not realize is that steel has many sustainable attributes, and that steel is on a path to carbon neutrality. Telling Industries continuingeducation.bnpmedia.com/architect/cour… #steelframing #webinar #sustainability #CEU


In response to the growing demand for spaces that offer both excellent #acoustics, Armstrong Ceilings has expanded its SoundScapes Blades and SoundScapes Shapes acoustical ceiling panels to include seven standard wood-look visuals. wconline.com/articles/97415… #ceilings #design



Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings. - ABAA Air Barrier Association of America wconline.com/articles/97418… #airbarriers #building #construction


On average, #contractors expect their prefabrication labor hours to double in the next five years, according to FMI Corporation’s 2024 Labor Productivity Study Part 2: Prefabrication. wconline.com/articles/97421… #prefab #construction #building




For decades, #worksites have operated on a simple premise: workers use machines to complete tasks. A mobile elevating work platform positions workers at height, and a telehandler lifts and moves materials across #construction sites. - JLG Industries wconline.com/articles/97428…



