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April 2026 | Volume 89 | Issue 4
April 2026
Volume 89 | Issue 4
Features
Leed Insulation & Spray Foam: Building a Legacy with Integrity, Innovation, and People First
For nearly two decades, Leed Insulation & Spray Foam has blended technical expertise, ethical business practices, and a genuine care for its employees and customers.
Top 25 Insulation Contractors
Walls & Ceilings’ annual roster of this country’s top insulation contractors.
High-Performance Colorants: Changing the Way
High-performance colorant systems—built around UV-stable organic and inorganic pigments, proper dispersion, and validated accelerated weathering tests—deliver measurably better fade resistance, color uniformity, and long-term exterior coating durability than standard “universal” architectural tinting colorants.
Outdated Engineering Standards Are Putting Lives at Risk Behind Retaining Walls
As extreme rainfall increases hydrostatic pressure on older retaining walls built to outdated drainage and geotechnical standards, the author argues property owners and project teams should shift to proactive pre- and post-storm inspections and advanced diagnostics to catch hidden distress before it becomes a life-safety failure.
Regional Design Trends: Leveraging the ROI of Stone Across the U.S.
How geography and architectural tradition are influencing masonry design.
From Jobsite to Tech Powerhouse
How AI is rewriting the rules for building and construction.
Revitalizing a Landmark
Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center features curtainwalls and entrances, plus glass and thermal spacers.
Five Strategies to Improve Curtainwall Glazing Efficiency on Complex Projects
Five practical strategies for coordinating curtain wall glazing—from delivery logistics to anchor tolerances.
About The Cover
Leed Insulation’s Edward and Michelle Richards snapped at last year’s ICAA Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., October 2025. Picture by Alinda Hernandez Photography
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Drywall & Accessories
Influencers
This issue's authors
If Walls Could Talk
Video/Podcasts Round Up
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Publisher's Post
AI Isn’t Taking Jobs, It’s Creating More Work! | Jill Bloom
Up Front
Code Isn’t Stone — It’s Process and Judgment | Mark Fowler
Advertiser Index
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This Month Online
Online Exclusives
New Data Reframes U.S. Housing Shortage
The U.S. housing shortage might not be as large as many in the industry thought—a shift that could influence how wall and ceiling contractors think about future growth. A recent blog post, "The U.S. Housing Shortage is Smaller Than Commonly Claimed," written by Lilli Tillman Smith, industry analyst at Principia Consulting, and Eric Gaus, Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network, examines how this new view affects labor planning, material procurement, and equipment investment.
QXO Push Into Building Materials Expands Contractor Supply
QXO Inc.’s latest earnings report is drawing attention across the construction supply chain as the distributor expands beyond roofing and deeper into lumber and building materials through its planned $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners.
The Home Depot to Launch Real-Time Tracking for Pro Deliveries
The Home Depot said it plans to launch a real-time delivery tracking tool for large building materials by the end of the first quarter, aimed at helping professional contractors better manage job-site schedules. The feature will be available on the company’s mobile app and website and will provide minute-by-minute updates on deliveries, including the truck’s route and remaining stops.
“Green” on Paper, Underperforming in Reality: Why Buildings Still Miss Sustainability Targets
Stalled demand, unclear returns, and weak measurement keep buildings off track, yet experts argue AI-driven optimization can close all three gaps at once.
JLG Invests in the Future of Skilled Trades
Building talent, growing communities and upskilling craft professionals: JLG is rebuilding the trades from the ground up.
SFIA Announces its 2025 Excellence Awards
The association's Don Allen announced the winners in a live broadcast this November.
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