Dow Corning Corp. has launched its new construction industry webpage, designed to provide product information, technical expertise, design tools and other resources for global building professionals.
Lafarge North America opened doors at its new headquarters in Reston, Va. The space has been designed to maximize the use of recycled materials and create a space that will use electricity, water and other resources in a more efficient manner.
At the Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association’s 58th Annual Convention and Trade Show, held in June at Moody Gardens, in Galveston, Texas, the membership body (contractors and associates) voted unanimously to change the name of the association to South Central Wall Ceiling & Plaster Association.
The United States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2 million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating façade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.
USG Corporation’s plant in Walworth, Wis., received a Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award in recognition of workplace safety and health excellence. The Wisconsin Council of Safety and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presented the award at the 68th annual Wisconsin Safety and Health Conference on April 27 in Wisconsin Dells.
Walls & Ceilings is now accepting submissions for this year’s Excellence Awards. To submit projects and information for this, visit wconline.com and click the button for more information.
Canadian-based spray foam insulation provider Icynene was used in concert with other energy efficient technologies, such as solar power, as part of a “whole-house” approach to building Connecticut’s first net zero energy home.
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