Ecolite Concrete USA’s lightweight concrete and steel stud wall panels continue to gain traction within the U.S. Department of Defense as another significant “Ecolite” building begins to take shape.

Manufacturer members of the International Powered Access Federation have agreed on a new symbol that will signpost the location of emergency descent controls, the U.K.-based federation announced.

CertainTeed brand ceiling and exterior sheathing products are lending a hand in sustainability, acoustic control and aesthetic appeal to the recently opened Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, N.J.

Block-molded EPS insulation producer Insulfoam has announced the results of a 15-year test that compared the water absorption rates and the in-place R-value of expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene insulations in a below-grade application.

President Bush has signed into law the Department of Defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2009, legislation that funds the nation’s military programs.

Level I - EIFS Inspector Certification, Moisture Analysis &Quality Control Inspector and Level II - Building Envelope Inspector Certification (Cement Board Siding, Vinyl, Cultured Stone, Masonry, Stucco, Insulated Concrete Forms

As part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of cement and concrete to sustainable building solutions, the Portland Cement Association has identified local leaders in eight cities across the nation who have enacted policies or completed projects that promote sustainable development through the use of concrete and other cement-based products.

Four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Terry Bradshaw will be the keynote speaker at Hacker Industries’ 25th Anniversary Licensed Applicator Conference in New Orleans, Nov. 12-15.

Fypon has joined the newly-renamed Moulding & Millwork Producers Association. MMPA works to promote quality products produced by its members, develop sources of supply and promote optimum use of raw materials.

This seminar sponsored by Thermal Wall Construction Systems LLC will discuss and demonstrate an advanced method of forming concrete for new homes or commercial buildings. This method, the Arxx Wallsystem, is from Arxx Building Products.