﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.wallandceilingalliance.org</link><description>News related to Wall And Ceiling Alliance</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Wall And Ceiling Alliance All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Building Code and Standards Update Webinar, by Michael Gardner 9/10/2026 9:00 AM - 9/10/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;This course will focus on Wall and Ceiling related information in the model building code, recent building code changes, and modifications relevant to ASTM standards. Specific topics will include rainscreens, water-resistive barriers (WRB) and air barriers. All of this and more with an emphasis on code language up to, and through, the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) as well as pending modifications likely to appear in the 2027 IBC.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Presenter Michael Gardner&lt;/strong&gt; is a staple in the Wall and Ceiling Industry. He has over 35 years experience in the industry, including serving as CEO of the Gypsum Association and EVP of Compliance Programs for the International Code Council (ICC). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 13px; text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81943632294"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;To register for this online event, click here.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8076</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:25:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum 2026 9/15/2026 </title><description>&lt;h2 style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;Infrastructure investment is on the upswing in New York and New Jersey, with construction momentum in multimodal transportation, power transmission expansion, water supply, coastal resilience, decarbonization and other key arenas to meet new needs, more user demand and added mandates.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2 style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plan NOW&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to attend the much-anticipated&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;ENR NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum&amp;mdash;Building an Interconnected Region&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to hear the latest details from public and private leaders about regional projects in the pipeline and partnership potential as you network with industry professionals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit ENR&amp;#39;s website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bnpevents.com/events/8-ny-nj-infrastructure-forum"&gt;www.enr.com/infrastructure-forum/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8085</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:13:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SWACCA Labor Relations Summit 2026 9/15/2026  - 9/18/2026 </title><description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SWACCA is proud to announce its inaugural 2026 Labor Relations Summit&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; a brand-new event dedicated to addressing the union wall and ceiling construction industry&amp;rsquo;s most pressing workforce and labor relations issues. Designed for industry leaders, this destination-style conference will bring together SWACCA-member contractors, SWACCA regional affiliate executives, and other key industry figures for two and a half days of engaging content, peer learning, and relationship-building &amp;mdash; all in the stunning mountain setting of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;When:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;September 15&amp;ndash;18, 2026 |&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Where:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Schedule Outline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Arrival Day and Welcome Reception&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Full-day Sessions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;Thursday, September 17, 2026: Full-day Sessions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;Friday, September 18, 2026: Half-day Session, Closing Lunch, and an optional group activity in the afternoon for those staying through Friday evening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Expect&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;Keynote speakers, industry panels, and interactive sessions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;A high-value agenda focused on workforce recruitment and retention, collective bargaining trends, management trustee education*, government relations briefings, and more &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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		&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;*Management trustees may qualify for expense reimbursement from the fund(s) on which they serve as trustees&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Roboto"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;A memorable setting with world-class outdoor activities, restaurants, and amenities for attendees and guests&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:150%"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;More details on speakers, session topics, and registration information will be shared in the coming months.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information &amp;mdash; SWACCA can&amp;rsquo;t wait to welcome you to Jackson Hole!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8064</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:19:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) 2026 9/16/2026  - 9/19/2026 </title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The ICAA Convention &amp;amp; Trade Show is bigger and better than ever!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;ICAA is a full gathering of the industry, with record breaking attendance numbers on the books last year. Their show is a unique opportunity for exhibitors and attendees from all over the country to do business while scoping out the latest insulation products and innovations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Every year, ICAA builds an educational program based on feedback and timely industry trends. The&amp;nbsp;Educational Sessions cover everything from business operations to building science and the presenters are experts in their field. The main event is the accompanying Trade Show, which features a &amp;ldquo;star-studded&amp;rdquo; lineup of the industry&amp;rsquo;s leading suppliers and manufacturers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the ICAA&amp;nbsp;in Dallas!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;At ICAA, you can count on a carefully developed educational program and a schedule that ensures you won&amp;rsquo;t miss any time on the trade show floor.&amp;nbsp;All insulation contractors and suppliers are encouraged to join them in Dallas &amp;hellip; you&amp;rsquo;ve earned it!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To learn more about this event, visit their website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.insulate.org/convention/"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.insulate.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8086</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SAVE THE DATE-WACA Clay Shoot  9/24/2026 9:00 AM - 9/24/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Members will be notified once registration opens up.&lt;/p&gt;
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