Walls & Ceilings’ publisher BNP Media has created a site
specifically for contractors’ success stories. The magazine is asking companies
to submit their stories by uploading them online.
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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.
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.
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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.