Construction employment expanded in 29 states
between September and October, while fewer people are working in construction
compared to last year in 39 states.
Roll-Kraft has recently undergone an
International Organization for Standardization re-certification audit and
continues to maintain the ISO Standard ISO 9001:2008 With Design.
The American Iron and Steel Institute announced
that its Seismic Code Team will partner with the Johns
Hopkins University
and the University
of North Texas on two
research projects that will advance the seismic design of cold-formed steel for
light-frame construction.
The Contracting Plastering Associations of Central Valley
and Northern California-along with the Capitol
Drywall/Lathing Contractors Association and the Northern California Drywall
Contractors Association-recently formed and will operate under the name Wall
And Ceiling Alliance.
Walls & Ceilings will host its debut Webinar
on January 26. Titled “Continuous Insulation: Plaster & The Energy Code,”
the Webinar will discuss how energy codes are changing the way exterior walls
are built regardless of the cladding system.