President of RD Weis Companies Randall Weis announced his company's partnership with Free Axez USA, an alliance that expands RD Weis' capabilities for office and technology environments. Free Axez is a low-profile, raised flooring wire management system that offers business environments solutions to data, power, electrical and HVAC services require flexibility and capacity ...

The Radius Track tool, the Track Bender, was featured on the Learning Channel's show "In a Fix," which aired March 2 ...

A study has been released by Sto Corp. announcing the benefits of using EIFS instead of using brick on non-load bearing metal stud framing. The analysis offers basic information for EIFS applicators, building owners and design professionals to understand cost savings that can be had by using the exterior cladding in lieu of a brick veneer system ...

Safety for citizens who work in the commercial high-rises of New York City was a key issue that led NYC council to amend existing building code laws.

Gold-Wall is an insulation system for the interior side of exterior block or masonry walls, factory-made with galvanized steel furring strips embedded directly into the product and a polymeric laminate

A new inspector training program has been introduced by the International Firestop Council. Available to building inspectors and officials throughout the United States and Canada, the program provides an in-depth look at proper installation techniques and code enforcement of firestopping ...

An industry-wide program designed to increase the use of metal in the commercial construction market is now in progress. Known as The Metal Initiative and themed "It must be metal," the national educational and promotional plan was introduced at the Metal Construction Association's 2005 Annual Meeting, held in January in La Jolla, Calif.

USG is launching a customer-focused, nationwide tour of construction job sites and customer locations to promote closer interaction with contractors and installers of the company's wall and ceiling product systems, as well as thank customers for their business.

Icynene is a soft foam insulation and air barrier that minimizes air leakage delivering energy cost savings of up to 50 percent, while creating a healthier indoor environment. The product

Habitat for Humanity leaders have announced that Detroit has been selected as a host site for the 22nd annual Jimmy Carter Work Project, to be held June 19 through 24 this year ...