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. 

USG Corp. has announced in an SEC filing that it will cut more jobs and other “cost reductions” to save $22 million to $28 million annually. 

The 2010 LMCI Finishing Industries Forum (FIF) held December 1-3, 2010, in Las Vegas, announced the theme of 'It's Now or Never!' The event's record-setting crowd of nearly 500 IUPAT contractors and union leaders rose to the challenge that week.

Fulcrum Composites Inc announces the launch of a range of curved corners for use with drywall.

Grabber Construction Products announced its acquisition of the Fasteners division of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HS Fasteners).

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.

PrimeSource Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrimeSource Building Products, has signed an agreement to acquire Langtry Industries.

The Gypsum Association announced the publication of the revised finishing recommendation, GA-214-2010, Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish.

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.