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How to Use Credit Cards to Optimize Construction Spending in the Field

Are credit cards the right path for subcontractors to buy materials for a project? Here’s a breakdown.




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InfernoShield Non-Combustible Insulated Glazing Panels from Laminators Composite Panel Solutions

InfernoShield is a new non-combustible insulated glazing panel designed to provide superior protection from fire when installed in window, glazing and curtainwall systems. InfernoShield panels create a highly decorative and durable surface with exceptional fire performance properties.




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The Future of Fire-Rated Building Materials

We all know the importance of fire safety in the workplace and in our homes. Utilizing fire-retardant materials is an effective method for containing and controlling potential fires.




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Fire-Rated Glass in Stairwell Enclosures

Meeting code without sacrificing design




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Firestop Contractor Accreditation Programs Continue to Grow

The value of the FCIA member, FM 4991-approved or UL-ULC qualified firestop contractor comes from the commitment to excellence. These important designations – FM 4991-Approved, UL-Qualified, ULC-Qualified and FCIA Member in Good Standing – are being recognized by 07 84 00 Firestopping specifications in many occupancies around the world.




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All Weather Insulated Panels Announces New Mineral Wool Fire-Rated Wall Panels

All Weather Insulated Panels has introduced two new mineral wool panels to its existing category of fire-rated insulated metal panels. The pair of new mineral wool panels — HE42-MW and PL42-MW — are both non-combustible and provide hourly ratings.




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Most Requested Products of 2023

October product focus on Firestopping/Fireproofing.




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Announcing the Brand-New Specified Technologies Website

Specified Technologies announced the launch of its new corporate website. The new face of stifirestop.com is designed with customers in mind, increasing discoverability and ease of use while still empowering the core group of power-user customers.




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ALUCOBOND PLUS and ALUCOBOND FaceFastened Pass NFPA 285 Fire Code Testing

3A Composites USA announced that its ALUCOBOND FaceFastened system successfully passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, which is commonly used in low-rise, multifamily and mixed-use market segments.




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LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant from Specified Technologies

Specified Technologies announced that its SpecSeal LC Endothermic Firestop Sealant is now being offered in three colors: deep red, gray and white. Customers have been asking for both the white and gray for gypsum wallboard and concrete block spaces.




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38 - How to Discipline Your Team ... is spanking still allowed?

Today we talk through that terrible, horrible, uncomfortable word; Discipline. How do you effectively correct or discipline your team when/if it’s needed? Should it really come down to that? Oh boy.

James and Dustin dig deep into the realities of this topic within our worship teams and how to make sure we are the best we can be.

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43 - Planned Spontaneity

Ever had those moments in church where God is calling you to sway slightly from your perfectly planned service structure? Of course you have. If you haven’t, are you REALLY listening?

James and Dustin talk through planned spontaneity and how you can use it as a God advantage.

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Product Testers Wanted: Festool Announces CSC SYS 50 Campaign

Festool released the CSC SYS 50 cordless table saw in 2023 and wants to give customers an opportunity to test it out themselves. Tradespeople can test out the tool and share their product photos and video reviews with Festool and other colleagues in the industry.




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Diversified Fall Protection Appoints Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director

Diversified Fall Protection has appointed Gabe Galvan as EBM design director. Galvan will play a key role in leveraging the company’s newly acquired California Scaffold Inspection and Testing license. This license permits DFP to offer inspection, testing and design services related to exterior building maintenance and other equipment within California.




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NCCER is Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient

The National Center for Construction Education and Research has been recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to provide career and technical education programs and industry-recognized credentials to students through the High School Builder Program.




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Specialized Performance Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

There's value in using specialized gypsum panels for a home. But the benefits don’t stop there.




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Reducing Spinout With Abuse-Resistant And Impact-Resistant Gypsum Panels

Gypsum panel product manufactures started receiving complaints that drywall screw heads did not seat properly when attaching AR/IR panels to 20-EQ studs.




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Michael J. Paul Elected President of American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute announced its 2024-2025 president, vice president and four board members. Michael J. Paul has been elected to serve as president of the institute for 2024-2025 and Scott M. Anderson has been elected as ACI Vice President for a two-year term.




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American Concrete Institute to Host Fourth Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge

Registration is open for the fourth 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, a free, virtual conference organized by the American Concrete Institute that will begin at 2 p.m. EDT on July 9.




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The Urgent Need to Cut the Energy Burden for Families

Insulation is one of the best ways to reduce home energy costs, with a national opportunity to save 15 to 45 percent on costs, according to ICF’s Insulation Opportunity Study. With the unprecedented heat making energy costs increasingly unaffordable for all Americans, but particularly low-income Americans, this cannot be overstated.




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Holcim to Acquire OX Engineered Products

On Oct. 8, Holcim Group announced the acquisition of OX Engineered Products, a leader in residential wall insulation and sheathing. The acquisition further strengthens Holcim’s commitment to expanding its comprehensive building envelope solutions beyond roofing, providing customers with a broader range of high-performance materials for residential and commercial construction.




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Eastern Shore of Md. First Multi-Story Multi-Use Commercial Building Constructed from ICF Complete

Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete, aggregates, custom blends, and related construction supplies provider, announced its customer, Eastern Bay Management Corporation completed the first multi-story, multi-use commercial insulated concrete form (ICF) building on the Eastern Shore in Maryland.




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SIPS: A Panel That Meets the Needs of Homebuyer's




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Structural Insulated Panel Association Names the 2023 Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

The Structural Insulated Panel Association announced the winners of its annual Building Excellence Awards, an off-site construction awards program that recognizes outstanding residential and commercial projects.




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Structural Insulated Panel Association Names 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners

A K-12 school in rural Alaska, a zero-energy-ready timber-frame home, low-income housing with a high-performance shell...the winners of this year’s Building Excellence Awards are a strong testament to the benefits of SIP construction.




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Backed in a Cornerbead

For years, metal cornerbead was the industry standard and it still remains a reliable choice today. 




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AGC Says Suspending Federal Gas Tax Adds to the Pain of Using Roads and Rails

Construction official says “desperate” proposal won’t address root causes of higher fuel prices but will blow a huge hole in the federal highway trust fund and undermine efforts to fix infrastructure.




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CertainTeed Architectural Launches Terminus Transitions and Terminus Glazing Channel to Streamline Ceiling Applications

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, today announced the launch of Terminus Transitions and Terminus Glazing Channels as new product extensions to the company’s Terminus Perimeter Trim line. The Terminus Perimeter Trim line is a premier suspension system accessory that allows for easy installation of suspended ceilings with exposed edges, including clouds, peninsulas and islands.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Selected as Carter Lumber’s 2022 Vendor of the Year

Westlake Royal Building Products has been named 2022 Vendor of the Year by Carter Lumber, one of the nation’s top building materials retailers. Despite industry shifts and challenges, the partnership has remained strong, allowing both companies to continue meeting the needs of customers.




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Tamlyn Named Best Family-Owned Business by Houston Business Journal

Tamlyn received the prestigious “Best Family-Owned Business” award from the Houston Business Journal.




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Trowel Talk: Chicago's Famed Palmer House

I recently had the opportunity to revisit Chicago, the home of one of my personal heroes, Byron Dalton. To most in the industry today, the name Dalton has little or no significance. But to some of us older die-hard plastering fanatics, Dalton could be considered the American patriarch of the plastering trade.




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Trowel Talk: A Time Honored Tradition

The plastering trade has, for thousands of years, passed down the knowledge and skill of the trade from one generation to the next. Except for the inclusion of modern machinery, the way and manner plaster is applied to a wall really hasn’t changed much since before the time of Christ.




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Architect Profile of the Month: B. Kirk Teske, AIA, LEED AP BD+, KHS Architects

For 73 years, KHS Architects has encouraged a culture “that reveres both invention and customer focus.”




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Continuous Insulation or is it Convoluted Insulation?

 If you have not heard about continuous insulation, then you must have been on the moon the last year.  




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Eco-Wall Coverings Hospitalized

 The Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La., strives to maintain a first-class medical facility, both in terms of patient case and overall appearance.  




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LEED: The Next Generation

Many are applauding the new and improved LEED v4 (v4) as raising the sustainable building bar and continuing to drive market transformation.




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Architect Profile: Glenn Carels, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Founded in 1965, LPA Inc., is known as one of the largest integrated design firms in California. With extensive experience in public and private architecture, LPA designs a diversity of facilities that span from K-12 schools, colleges and universities, to civic, corporate, religious and retail establishments.




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Architect Profile: Neil Meredith

Working on an elaborate ceiling structure of the world’s tallest building in Dubai is no easy task, but get an insider’s personal experience on how it was accomplished in the upcoming Walls & Ceilings January feature “The Burj Khalifa Ceiling.”




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Architect Profile: Travis Lucy, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Meet Travis Lucy, an Associate at McKinney York Architects.




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Jeremiah Doornbos, AIA, LEED-AP

Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ghafari Associates, Inc. is one of the fastest growing architectural and engineering firms in the Midwest.




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Architect Profile: B. Kirk Teske, AIA, LEED AP BD+

 For 73 years, HKS Architects has encouraged a culture “that reveres both invention and customer focus.”  




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Mary Bledsoe

Mary Bledsoe, RID TX, IIDA, LEED AP ID&C, is the principal, design director at lauckgroup in Austin, Texas.




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York Flashings Announces a New, Innovative Product: Wicked Good Flashing

York Flashings announced the release of Wicked Good Flashing, a new product innovation that replaces traditional rubberized asphalt. The product is set to redefine the flashing industry by providing better puncture resistance, a watertight bond and six-month UV protection at a comparable price.




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Federal Brace Metal Stud Brackets

Introducing the newest category of products from Federal Brace, catering metal stud construction projects with support brackets for vanities, desks, counters and more.




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Makita’s High-Performance Gloves are Engineered for Comfort and Protection

From comfort, fit and dexterity to protection and durability features for harsh job site conditions, each high-performance glove from Makita meets the needs of the most demanding professional.




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Georgia Boot’s New DuraBlend Edge Collection

Take the edge off your workday with the DuraBlend Edge. Crafted from rugged, full-grain leather, the waterproof work boot features Georgia Boot’s best-selling AMP Insole and DuraBlend Midsole for exceptional comfort.




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Siplast Debuts a Self-Adhered, Vapor-Permeable Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier

Siplast, a leader in advanced building envelope systems, introduced the WALLcontrol Monolith VP Adhered AWB, an addition to its existing WALLcontrol air and water-resistive barrier systems portfolio. The WALLcontrol Monolith VP Adhered AWB is a self-adhered, vapor-permeable air- and water-resistive barrier.




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Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Quik Drive Project Pro Auto-Feed, Screw-Driving Attachment

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced Quik Drive Project Pro, a screw-driving tool that installs on nearly any cordless drill or driver and provides the speed and convenience of auto-feed fastening for a variety of projects without the larger investment of a full-service tool.




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Zoe Amar: How can charities turn immediate responses to racial violence into sustained anti-racist action?

As national media interest in the riots fades, the sector needs to keep it firmly on the agenda




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Adeela Warley: The ‘stay or go’ social media debate must ultimately come down to organisational purpose

Centring missions, creating space for discussion and continuing to test and learn will help every charity tailor their approach to online spaces