The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has published a new Technical Note, “Antiterrorism Design Requirements for Cold-Formed Steel Framing” (Tech Note S100-16). While cold-formed steel can be used throughout the building as exterior and/or interior walls, floor and roof systems, this Technical Note focuses on blast protection of building envelopes, specifically exterior walls. 

FibaTape, the fiberglass mesh drywall tape brand, has been granted patent approval on their Extra Strength Tape. The FibaTape Extra Strength fiberglass mesh tape is a multidirectional tape for reinforcing joints. Designed to increase structural integrity and joint strength, the tape is ideal for demanding applications. 

Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to send five company employees to help with a week-long Global Village build in the town of Amarante, Portugal, this past April.

As part of Aerosmith Fastening Systems’ new organization Lisa Beally has been promoted to business manager of Aerosmith Fastening Systems. 

Green Span Profiles used the company’s own insulated metal wall and roofing panels to add 20,000 square-feet of manufacturing space to its Waller, Texas, headquarters and plant.

The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is announcing the launch of its new website.

Plastic Components’ new, updated Architectural Binder is now available on the PlasticComponents.com website.

Sto Corp. named as member of the winning team in exteriors category.

Trim-Tex invites you to join them June 18-26 on a 2,200-mile trek across the United States from California to Illinois.