The American Iron and Steel Institute announced
that its Seismic Code Team will partner with the Johns
Hopkins University
and the University
of North Texas on two
research projects that will advance the seismic design of cold-formed steel for
light-frame construction.
The Contracting Plastering Associations of Central Valley
and Northern California-along with the Capitol
Drywall/Lathing Contractors Association and the Northern California Drywall
Contractors Association-recently formed and will operate under the name Wall
And Ceiling Alliance.
Walls & Ceilings will host its debut Webinar
on January 26. Titled “Continuous Insulation: Plaster & The Energy Code,”
the Webinar will discuss how energy codes are changing the way exterior walls
are built regardless of the cladding system.
The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association passed
a comprehensive code compliance certification and quality assurance program for
non-structural products at its recent Membership Meeting.
Trim-Tex held its first Design & Training
Center on October 6-7, in Lincolnwood, Ill. The class was taught by Noe Perez,
Enrique Perez and Myron Ferguson.
Brewster, N.Y.-based Powers Fasteners has announced a
succession of management for its family-owned business. Chris Powers, formerly
company CEO, will assume the advisory role of chairman, while Jeffrey R. Powers
has been promoted to CEO of Powers Fasteners global business, operating in
eight countries worldwide.
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