The National Standards Development Committee of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) has approved the first PCA standard utilizing the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited voluntary consensus process. The new
All-Wall Equipment Co. Inc. announced on Sept. 10 that it acquired Nevada Drywall Tool and Supply, R.J. Tool Co. (also known as TapingTools.com), and also opened a 13,000 square-foot facility
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels, a global supplier of grinding wheels, has announced that Jeff Binder has been named Eastern Regional Sales Manager. He will manage sales representative groups within the region
Architects and masons worked side-by-side with plastering materials and methods at the International Masonry Institute’s (IMI) annual Masonry Camp in August. Designed to foster collaboration between designers and builders, the
More than 10,000 remodelers, replacement contractors, home improvement professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, custom builders and residential architects from around the country are expected to attend the annual Remodeling Show Oct.
Structawire Corp., manufacturer of welded wire products for the construction industry based in Vancouver, B.C., has announced that its new Structa Rib Lath production line began operating in August. The
Simpson Strong-Tie of Pleasanton, Calif., has introduced an online quality assessment program designed to allow builders and contractors to monitor the quality of construction on job sites and ultimately resolve
Robert Wessel, Ph.D., the assistant executive director and director of technical services for the Gypsum Association, is featured in a column in the August 2007 edition of ASTM International’s Standardization
The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau (NWCB) has named Terry Kastner as technical consultant. He has extensive experience in the wall and ceiling industry and will provide services to NWCB