The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), District Council 5 (DC#5) celebrated the opening of its new training facilities in Seattle, Wash. in grand fashion. The March 21
An Oklahoma team won the first-ever Construction Challenge held at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 trade show in Las Vegas, in March. Teams from Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas also took
LAFARGE ANNOUNCES NEW JOINT COMPOUND PLANT IN KENTUCKYLafarge North America Inc. announced last month that it has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art joint compound production manufacturing facility adjacent to
There's still time for students pursuing a career in the construction management industry to apply for On Center Software scholarship funds. But interested post-secondary school students must submit their two-page
Gypsum Association Executive Director Michael A. Gardner has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The CAE is the highest professional credential
INTERIOR EPS SHAPES NEED THERMAL BARRIEREditor: I read your recent article, “Shapely EPS,” in your December issue. Decorative shapes are not exempt from building code requirements. The IBC (International Building
A White Paper which gives home builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners the facts on the best moisture management solutions for residential wall systems is available from Benjamin Obdyke Inc., maker
Weather Tex, a hybrid weather-resistive barrier manufactured by Fortifiber, is a winner in the 2007 Builder News Best Products competition. Winners represent the most innovative and useful products introduced during
PrimeSource Building Products Inc., a full-service wholesale distributor of building materials and fasteners, has acquired 3-G’s Supply, a family-owned building materials wholesaler headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio. The transaction, which was
The Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association has developed a new website showcasing the plaster and concrete work performed by its members. http://www.opcmia.org