Freud America, Inc., has added to its line of innovative, high-performance Diablo reciprocating saw blades with two new specialty blades: a flush cut blade and a pruning blade.

The Gypsum Association has released GA-227-13, “Recommendations for the Prevention of Ceiling Cracking.”

A change that translates to a nine percent increase in thermal resistance compared to the previous R-6.4 per inch.

The awards, which are given every two years, recognize excellence in design, drywall installation and finishing.

The awards recognize significant contributions in recycling, waste reduction, reuse and composting programs in Pennsylvania during 2012.

Four key trade associations representing the steel stud industry have joined together to promote the use of cold-formed steel framing in construction.

Recently, Walls & Ceilings magazine completed a survey to identify current business conditions, trends and issues in the industry.

The Bricklayer 500 event begins on September 26 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

CertainTeed recently helped achieve LEED Platinum certification with a donation of M2Tech Moisture and Mold Resistant Gypsum Board.

The offering is expected to consist of 3,000,000 shares to be offered by certain selling stockholders and 1,000,000 shares to be offered by Textura.