An industry-wide program designed to increase the use of metal in the commercial construction market is now in progress. Known as The Metal Initiative and themed "It must be metal," the national educational and promotional plan was introduced at the Metal Construction Association's 2005 Annual Meeting, held in January in La Jolla, Calif.
USG is launching a customer-focused, nationwide tour of construction job sites and customer locations to promote closer interaction with contractors and installers of the company's wall and ceiling product systems, as well as thank customers for their business.
Icynene is a soft foam insulation and air barrier that minimizes air leakage delivering energy cost savings of up to 50 percent, while creating a healthier indoor environment. The product
Habitat for Humanity leaders have announced that Detroit has been selected as a host site for the 22nd annual Jimmy Carter Work Project, to be held June 19 through 24 this year ...
Westcrowns Inc., a member of a European architectural glass group, will open a second regional distribution center. This one will serve the west coast and be located just south of Oakland, Calif. The center will be called Westcrowns Norcal and will be headed by Joe Hardman, of Hardman Glazing ...
The "Green Design Solutions Conference for Hospitals and Schools," presented by Environmental Design + Construction magazine, is an educational conference that delivers green design solutions for application in both hospitals and K-12 schools, providing knowledge and resources from industry leaders. The event, held May 4 through 6 at the Westin Chicago River North, offers architects, designers, building owners, administrators and others about the sustainable design of healthcare and educational facilities ...
USG Corp. announced that its U.S. Gypsum Co. subsidiary will be investing $132 million to rebuild and modernize its Sheetrock Brand Gypsum Panels manufacturing plant in Norfolk, Va. ...
Sepp Leaf products unveiled its new Manhattan showroom in February. The room displays materials for architecture, interior design, fine art and the decorative and culinary arts. In celebration, the company invited artisans to send in photographs for entry in the "Pride of Place Gallery and Competition." The gallery will showcase projects featuring gold leaf and decorative painting ...
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