Knight Wall Systems announced Jan. 25 that it has partnered with design software development company RIB to create a new specification section for cladding support systems within RIB’s SpecLink building specification platform.

McShane Construction Company has completed the construction of The Livano Deer Valley. Located in Phoenix, the new multifamily community incorporates 242 units and generous amenities, including a 60,000-gallon, resort-style swimming pool. The wood-frame buildings feature a stucco exterior and take design cues from both art deco and modern architecture.

The Stucco Manufacturers Association recently released its Summer 2024 Tech Talk Newsletter for Stucco. The newsletter covers SMA happenings, the benefits of fluid-applied barriers, ventilation code changes and rainscreens.

ROCKWOOL Frontrock stone wool insulation for EIFS offers high-performance building envelope design. Non-combustible and Class A fire-rated, Frontrock doesn’t trigger NFPA 285 when installed, per manufacturer instructions. Stone wool is dimensionally stable across changes in temperature and humidity and provides a dense, rigid surface with high impact resistance.

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, announced the winners of its Energy and Environment, Chairman’s Safety and Safety Innovation Awards at its 2024 Cement Fly-In in Washington, D.C.