The Steel Framing Alliance announces upgrades to the Steel Framing Hotline, resulting in expanded hours and enhanced access to technical and practical knowledge about the design and construction of cold-formed steel-framed structures.
The NAHB Research Center announced the successful certification of its 100th trade contractor through the National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor program.
An 8 to 2 vote by the California Building Standards Commission on March 16 moved to rescind a prior decision by the administration of former Gov. Gray Davis to adopt the NFPA 5000 code, according to the California Building Industry Association in Sacramento.
President of RD Weis Companies Randall Weis announced his company's partnership with Free Axez USA, an alliance that expands RD Weis' capabilities for office and technology environments. Free Axez is a low-profile, raised flooring wire management system that offers business environments solutions to data, power, electrical and HVAC services require flexibility and capacity ...
A study has been released by Sto Corp. announcing the benefits of using EIFS instead of using brick on non-load bearing metal stud framing. The analysis offers basic information for EIFS applicators, building owners and design professionals to understand cost savings that can be had by using the exterior cladding in lieu of a brick veneer system ...
Gold-Wall is an insulation system for the interior side of exterior block or masonry walls, factory-made with galvanized steel furring strips embedded directly into the product and a polymeric laminate
A new inspector training program has been introduced by the International Firestop Council. Available to building inspectors and officials throughout the United States and Canada, the program provides an in-depth look at proper installation techniques and code enforcement of firestopping ...
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