Walls and ceilings are some of the most essential structural elements of any building–from defining the space, to bearing the load, to providing shelter and security. With this in mind, complying with the latest building codes is crucial, now more than ever, for ensuring the safety, durability and resiliency of wood buildings.

Barracuda Brackets announces their new cartoon ad campaign to educate the general public of the dangers of mold.

The choice of products used in construction can make the difference of putting a job site in a hazardous condition or enhancing that site’s safety. 

“Give safety time and make sacrifices; if resources are under pressure and you need to make sacrifices, you sacrifice something else other than safety,” said Jeremy Fish, managing director of Nationwide Platforms.

The following statement was released by the North America's Building Trades Unions in reaction to the issuing of a new OSHA standard for silica:

Historic Plaster Conservation Services Limited reported recently that a plaster ceiling the company consolidated in 2009 was accidentally flooded with water in 2015 and yet still easily passed a structural load test. 

Michael Wich, the director of building code administration and chief building official for the South Central Planning and Development Commission in Houma, La., has been appointed to the International Code Council Board of Directors. 

Simpson Strong-Tie is partnering with Mike Holmes, professional contractor and host and creator of the hit TV series Holmes on Holmes, on his deck safety campaign this spring.