Gypsum
manufacturer USG has announced effective January 1, James S. Metcalf, currently
president and chief operating officer, will become CEO as well as continuing as
president, succeeding William C. Foote as CEO.
Home
renovation contractors following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new
“lead safe” rules must also ensure that any subcontractors they use are
certified “lead safe” and trained on the regulations.
Armstrong
Ceilings announced that it has teamed with five industry partners in lighting
fixtures, air diffusers, and chilled beams to create components that are
pre-qualified for fit and finish in the company’s TechZone Ceiling System.
The Insulating Concrete Form Association has expanded its
Excellence Award Program to focus on sound technical installations in addition to design,
innovation and energy savings criteria used in judging applicants.
A new technical bulletin from BASF Wall Systems
describes a key test and two Acceptance Criteria that should be considered when
evaluating air/water-resistive barriers.
Home renovation contractors following the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s new “lead safe” rules must also ensure that any
subcontractors they use are certified "lead safe" and trained on the
regulations.