CertainTeed Named Gypsum Trophy Award Winners
Six contractors from the United States and Canada earned honors for their innovative drywall and construction projects.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Construction
CertainTeed announced the six North American winners of the 2026 Gypsum Trophy Awards, recognizing exceptional craftsmanship in construction. These winning teams will represent North America at an upcoming international competition in Madrid.
Why it matters
The awards highlight technical expertise and innovative approaches used in complex projects, setting a benchmark for industry standards. The competition showcases how advanced construction methods improve efficiency and project performance.
The six winning firms were recognized for projects ranging from university centers to sports facilities, with some teams achieving significant efficiency gains. Performance Contracting Inc. utilized prefabricated wall systems to reduce installation time by over two weeks.
The players
CertainTeed
This building materials manufacturer produces exterior and interior products including roofing, siding, and drywall.
Performance Contracting Inc.
This national construction firm specializes in interior and exterior finishes and building envelope solutions.
T.J. McCartney Inc.
This Massachusetts-based construction company provides specialized framing and drywall services for large-scale institutional projects.
The details
The winning contractors include MidWest Drywall, Performance Contracting Inc., T.J. McCartney Inc., Alpha Drywall LP, DMD Triangle Drywall & Acoustics Ltd., and Select Drywall & Acoustics. These firms completed projects such as the Sam Ibrahim Building Instructional Centre 2, which spans 19,300 square meters, and the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: CertainTeed announced the six winning contractors.
April 2027: The international competition takes place in Madrid.
Market Landscape
This selection process follows a pattern established by the international Gypsum Trophy Awards competition by selecting regional winners to compete on a global stage. The recognition highlights a growing industry trend toward rewarding firms that integrate collaborative building science into their workflows.
These projects demonstrate how contractors can utilize prefabrication and advanced building science to complete major institutional facilities more quickly. For clients and developers, these methods reflect potential paths toward reduced construction timelines and improved project reliability.
The takeaway
Innovation in drywall and wall systems can significantly decrease project timelines while enhancing structural performance. Contractors looking to improve efficiency should evaluate the integration of prefabricated systems and early-phase collaboration with building scientists.
What happens next
The six North American winners will compete against international counterparts at the Gypsum Trophy Awards competition scheduled for April 2027 in Madrid.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Walls and Ceilings Magazine.
