Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show 4/30/2026 - 5/2/2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:07:24 GMT

Registration is now open for the 75th Annual Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show to be held April 30 - May 2 in Las Vegas. Join the Who's Who in the wall and ceiling industry to advance your business and make lasting connections. The 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show is the place to be for signatory wall and ceiling contractors!

Full Conference/All Access Pass: $1,700

Exhibit Hall
Thursday Welcome Reception
Friday & Saturday Exhibit Breakfasts
Friday Dinner & Dance Party
Saturday Final Banquet Dinner
All educational seminars and general industry meetings

*** Conference opportunities include the Golf Tournament at the Revere Club, the Carpenters ITC Tour, and seeing The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere!

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit NWCB's website: www.wallceilingshow.org

2026 NCFCA Golf Tournament - Wente Vineyards, Save the Date! 5/1/2026 8:30 AM - 5/1/2026 7:30 PM

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:01:25 GMT

NCFCA invites you to join them for golf! Come enjoy a day filled with friendly competition, networking opportunities, meet new people, connect with current contacts, partner up with peers, and have a chance to win great prizes. Fees include: Door gifts - including green fees, golf cart, 18-hole play, lunch and dinner, snacks, and on-course beverages. There will be great door giveaways!

Save the date, more info to follow.

Union Women: Stronger Together Conference 2026 5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:41:25 GMT

Hosted by ERiCA Grantee State Building and Construction Trades Council

Conference Agenda (Subject to Change)

Saturday, May 2

7 a.m. Registration Opens/Breakfast
9 a.m. Welcome Plenary
11:15 a.m. Workshop Session I
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Workshop Session II
3:30 p.m. Workshop Session III
7:30 p.m. Evening Reception

Sunday, May 3
8 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Workshop Session IV
11 a.m. Closing Plenary
12:30 p.m. Conference Adjourns

*Early registration available Friday, May 1 from 4 -7 p.m.

Hotel Accommodations:

Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110
Rate: $209/night (plus taxes & fees)
Booking Link: Hilton San Jose Online Reservations

San Jose Marriott
301 Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Rate: $189/night (plus taxes & fees)
Booking link: San Jose Marriott Online Reservations

Book by Thursday, April 9, 2026 for the group rate

Registration Fee: $100 per person. Includes: Continental breakfast (Saturday & Sunday), Saturday lunch, and a Saturday evening reception.

For additional information, email cawomensconference@sbctc.org or call 916-443-3302

To register, visit their website: www.cabuildingtrades.org

ENR FutureTech Conference 2026 5/4/2026 - 5/6/2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:14:48 GMT

Construction's Leading Technology Forum: Presented by Engineering News-Record

This premier event connects you directly with high-level decision-makers in the AEC industry, providing unmatched brand visibility, lead generation, and thought leadership opportunities. From interactive product demonstrations to exclusive networking sessions, FutureTech sponsorship ensures your company stands out, aligns with industry trends, and gains a competitive edge in the evolving construction landscape. ENR FutureTech is the go-to source for business and IT leaders in architecture, engineering and construction to explore emerging technologies that can enhance construction productivity, profits and safety.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit their website: www.enr.com/future-tech

abaa2026 building enclosure conference 5/5/2026 - 5/6/2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:23:54 GMT

The Air Barrier Association of America is the only conference in the world that focuses on air barriers and building airtightness.

Why Attend?

EARN valuable professional credits through 22 dynamic presentations – earn up to 12 total credits (6 per day) – led by top building enclosure experts sharing real-world insights and best practices.

NETWORK with leading professionals across the building enclosure industry, connecting with peers, consultants, contractors, and manufacturers shaping the future of high-performance buildings.

DISCOVER cutting-edge air barrier technologies and innovative solutions from industry-leading companies driving performance, durability, and energy efficiency.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit their website: www.abaaconference.com/

California Conference on Apprenticeship 2026 5/5/2026 - 5/8/2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:10:45 GMT

California Conference on Apprenticeship | A Non-profit Organization 501 (c)(5)

Tuesday 5/5/26

Pre-Registration – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Golf Networking Event – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Welcome Reception – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Wednesday 5/6/26

Breakfast – 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Exhibits & Vendors – 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Registration – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Convene CAC 2nd Quarter Meeting & Opening Plenary – 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Breakout Session 1 – 8:45 am to 9:45 am
Breakout Session 2 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Breakout Session 3 – 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch – 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Breakout Session 4 – 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Breakout Session 5 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
*Wednesday evening open to explore the Santa Rosa area

Thursday 5/7/26

Breakfast – 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Exhibits & Vendors – 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Registration – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Opening Plenary – 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Breakout Session 1 – 8:45 am to 9:45 am
Breakout Session 2 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Breakout Session 3 – 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch – 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Breakout Session 4 – 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Breakout Session 5 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hall of Fame Dinner – 6:00 to 10:00 pm

Friday 5/8/26

Exhibits & Vendors – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Coffee – 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Re-Convene CAC Main Session – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

To learn more and / or to register, visit their website: www.cac-cca.org

Advancing Preconstruction Conference 2026: Win Work & Protect Firm Profitability Through Collaborative Preconstruction 5/5/2026 - 5/7/2026

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:09:22 GMT

The Largest Strategic Preconstruction Conference for Improving Project Outcomes Through Smart Decision-Making & Risk Mitigation Before Construction Begins

Advancing Preconstruction 2026 is back for its 11th year in Phoenix as the largest conference for preconstruction leaders from contractors, clients and designers across North America. Join 1000+ change-makers to discuss innovative strategies to drive efficiency, quality and cost certainty at every stage of the preconstruction value-chain. From setting the foundations of estimating best practice, to innovation through AI, through to more effective design phase collaboration and preconstruction management, discover how industry leaders are evolving their departments and processes to stay out in front.

To learn more and/or to register, visit their website: www.advancing-preconstruction.com/

2026 Communication Masterclass [series] 5/7/2026 10:00 AM - 5/21/2026 1:00 PM

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:04:32 GMT

Effective communication lies at the heart of successful leadership. This workshop serves as a dynamic platform to equip leaders with the essential skills and strategies needed to excel in their leadership journeys, by cultivating a culture of open and effective communication within their organizations. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of effective communication principles and strategies, allowing them to inspire and guide their teams with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

The series wraps up with a course designed to help participants learn ways to provide both positive and negative feedback to maximize team performance.

Limit 25 Participants

Program Details:

Session 1 | May 7, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Session 2 | May 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Session 3 | May 21, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

What You Will Learn

Recognize various communication and personality styles & adapt communication to suit diverse audiences.
Learn techniques for attentive and empathetic listening to better understand others.
Practice strategies for conveying messages effectively to avoid miscommunication.
Learn techniques for establishing trust, credibility, and strong connections with team members and stakeholders.
Discover how to communicate with genuineness and authenticity
Leverage communication as a key leadership tool to inspire, motivate, and lead teams.

Target Audience

Leaders, Managers, Supervisors

Instructors

Eric Herdman, LLC

To learn more or to register, visit UCON's website: www.ucon.org

WACA Two-Day PM/PE Training 5/12/2026 9:00 AM - 5/13/2026 4:00 PM

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:41:31 GMT

We are excited to bring this 2-day course will cover in-depth information regarding project planning from preconstruction to closeout. Included in the discussion will be project management, contract clauses, claims and lawsuits.

Day 1 Morning - Project Planning: From Preconstruction to Closeout

This session will examine the value and positive impact of a well-planned project and explore the different types of plans that could be developed. This course will discuss the methods used to set the entire operational team up to succeed. Planning does not end when the project starts and we will discuss how to lead planning from the beginning of the project all the way until the customer accepts the finished project.

Day 1 Afternoon - Project Management (Killer Contract Clauses, Claims, Change Control, Lawsuits)

In this session, the group will discuss contract risk management and preservation of rights in order to increase the chances of financial recovery during project execution. Since the most valued information for contract conflict resolution come from those closest to the work, the basics of preparing that documentation and effectively translating the information will be discussed. The group will gain understanding and review examples of risky contract clauses, the process of claims management, the legalities of change order control, and preparation for lawsuits.

Day 2 Morning - Job Cost Management: Understanding Basic Job Cost Management Principles

Project managers control the success or failure of the vast majority of the revenue inside of an organization. Project managers need to understand basic financial information and should be able to connect the financial performance of their project to the performance of the business overall. In this session, we will explain the basics of Earned Value Management, job cost accounting and explain key concepts such as accurate forecasting and profit. The project manager will gain deeper appreciation for the importance of actions that impact profitability, reporting and cash flow.

Day 2 Afternoon - Scheduling Basics

Scheduling begins with a fundamental understanding of a proper work breakdown structure. Attendees will discuss the importance of scheduling and utilizing the schedule to communicate needs to our internal and external customers. We will review the basics of forward and backward passes as well as logic ties, resource loading, progress over rides, and line of balance scheduling. Most importantly, the establishment of a standard work breakdown structure will be explored and how that impacts organizational performance.

Constructing the Future: Economic Trends Shaping Commercial Construction 5/14/2026 10:00 AM - 5/14/2026 11:00 AM

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:57:28 GMT

The dust has settled on a high-octane 2025, but the big question remains: Can the U.S. economy keep its footing, or are we staring down the next recession?

Buckle up for a high-velocity, data-packed deep dive into the vitals of the industry—from employment and housing to financial markets and commercial real estate. You can expect sharp insights, a few surprises and just enough humor to make the hard numbers go down easy. Join us as we decode the present and forecast exactly what's waiting around the corner.

Speaker: Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc.

Building Innovation Conference 5/18/2026 - 5/20/2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:30:52 GMT

Aligning for Impact

America’s infrastructure is not a collection of parts—it’s a system of systems. From energy and water to transportation and buildings, these networks are deeply interconnected—physically, digitally, and operationally. When the networks are optimized together, they amplify resilience, efficiency, and national competitiveness. This year’s conference brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to align innovations, policies, and standards that strengthen the systems underpinning the built environment. Through curated panels, collaborative workshops, and federal program showcases, Building Innovation 2026 will explore how coordination across sectors can unlock scalable solutions to infrastructure challenges—transforming insight into action.

Why Federal, State, and Local Agencies Should Attend

Public agencies play a critical role in strengthening the systems that support our nation's infrastructure. Building Innovation 2026 offers a unique opportunity for federal, state, and local leaders to connect with peers across jurisdictions and sectors to align strategies, share programmatic innovations, and shape the future of the built environment. This national convening will spotlight how agencies can leverage interagency collaboration, updated codes and standards, and actionable data to drive resilient, efficient, and equitable infrastructure outcomes. Attendees will engage with emerging policy frameworks, learn from successful cross-sector partnerships, and explore tools to accelerate community-level impact.

Why the Private Sector Should Attend

From design to delivery, the private sector powers innovation in the built environment. Building Innovation 2026 is where forward-thinking firms connect with public agencies, standards bodies, and technology leaders to shape the future of infrastructure—together. This year’s program emphasizes the value of interoperability, systems thinking, and public-private alignment. Attendees will gain insight into emerging market needs, funding opportunities, and regulatory developments—while showcasing solutions that improve resilience, sustainability, and performance at scale.

To learn more and / or register, visit their website: www.buildinginnovation.org

Women in Construction Event 2026 5/26/2026 5:30 PM - 5/26/2026 8:00 PM

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:30:46 GMT

Hosted by The Laborers Training School

Join them for an inspiring evening dedicated to women in construction!

Connect with fellow tradeswomen, hear from special guest speakers, and take part in meaningful discussions on advancing and uplifting women in the skilled trades.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the power of women building the future.

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To register, visit their website: www.laborerstrainingschool.com