li Ceilings with Stucco, EIFS and DAS By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Having a backing behind lath is a step that should not be taken lightly. Full Article
li Know Your Product Line By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Be informed on contractors’ rules if you are selling a product to them. Full Article
li Introducing Titan's Elite 4500 By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:58:00 -0500 The PermaStroke Technology of Titan's Elite series is here to ensure you never have to replace your sprayer's piston, packings, cylinder, or clutch. This sprayer is always ready to make your projects look good. Full Article
li Valli Forged By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The construction industry is traditionally focused on family—whether it’s a multi-generational building firm or supplier, or a crew who becomes like family working side by side each day. Full Article
li DAP Reinvents Aerosol Spray Texture Applications with New Line Offering Professional Results By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Wall and ceiling spray texture application has traditionally been a frustrating, inefficient and messy experience for professionals and DIYers alike. This year, DAP is reinventing wall and ceiling spray texture in formula, function and finish with the launch of a consistent and reliable product line that delivers a fast-drying, excellent texture match for maximum coverage and professional results. Full Article
li Webinar: Using Spray Textures on Walls and Ceilings for Stunning Results By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Join us at our upcoming webinar “Using Spray Textures on Walls and Ceilings for Stunning Results” on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. ET. Full Article
li IMCD Strengthens North American Technical Capabilities with New Laboratory By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 IMCD, a leading distributor, formulator and solutions provider of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announced June 1 the relocation and opening of the new IMCD Coatings & Construction Laboratory serving customers throughout North America. Full Article
li Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces AT-3G Hybrid, Acrylic Anchoring Adhesive By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather, hybrid, acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections. Full Article
li Tim Rogan: Insulations for a Changing Climate By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Perhaps there’s more money in saving our resources than there is to burn them up recklessly for profit as we have done throughout time. Full Article
li The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:15 -0400 As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill. Full Article
li Checklist for Business Owners By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 For many business owners, it is estimated that as much as 80 to 90 percent of their net worth is tied up in the value of their company. Full Article
li Welcome to the Holiday Hangover! By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tips to get customers to pay you on time. Full Article
li ClarkDietrich Adds BlazeFrame Tape to Line of Firestopping Products By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 ClarkDietrich is giving framing contractors greater flexibility in leveraging the firestopping power of its BlazeFrame family of products with the introduction of BlazeFrame Tape. Full Article
li RectorSeal Acquires Dust Free, a Leading Indoor Air Quality Manufacturer By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 RectorSeal continues to press forward on the acquisition trail. On Feb. 6, RectorSeal announced the acquisition of Dust Free indoor air quality products. Full Article
li 38 - How to Discipline Your Team ... is spanking still allowed? By allaboutworship.libsyn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:21:57 +0000 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. ----------------- The Worship Podcast is powered by All About Worship in partnership with WeAreWorship. This episode also features Song Capture. Subscribe to the podcast: theworshippodcast.com linktr.ee/theworshippodcast You can also connect with The Worship Podcast on social media: The Worship Podcast on Facebook The Worship Podcast on Instagram The Worship Podcast on Twitter Full Article
li 42 - To All Christians, Dead or Alive. By allaboutworship.libsyn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:12:02 +0000 Well, well, well. Here we are again. Today James and Dustin talk through the life as worshippers through different stages of their walks. Are you living up to heavenly expectations? Check this out and see. ----------------- The Worship Podcast is powered by All About Worship in partnership with WeAreWorship. Subscribe to the podcast: theworshippodcast.com linktr.ee/theworshippodcast You can also connect with The Worship Podcast on social media: The Worship Podcast on Facebook The Worship Podcast on Instagram The Worship Podcast on Twitter Full Article
li Adventures in Drywall: Snowblind By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:31:00 -0500 The preceding is the beginning of a song performed by Styx that was a hit in the ’80s. It describes the trials and tribulations that many people faced during that time by misusing a certain illegal white substance. Full Article
li Find a Power Tool Battery Recycler Near You Using an Online Tool By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 An important part of responsible power tool ownership is to appropriately dispose of rechargeable batteries at the end of their service life. Yes, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized power tools and other devices by providing long-lasting, reliable power. However, no battery lasts forever. Full Article
li New Features and Options for JLG Electric Scissor Lifts, Vertical Lifts and Stock Picker By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 On Sept. 17, JLG introduced new features for its ES electric scissor lifts, E18 vertical lifts and E18 stock picker, including standard AC drive motors, lithium-ion battery options and a range-extending genset charging option. Full Article
li Better Coordination on Construction Projects Can Improve a Contractor’s Profitability By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Nearly all contractors in the U.S. and Canada (98 percent) have had projects with serious quality issues in the last three years, such as errors, omissions and rework, according to the latest study released by Dodge Construction Network. Full Article
li Milwaukee Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Grenada, Mississippi By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Milwaukee Tool has once again expanded its presence in the United States with the opening of its newest manufacturing facility, which is located in Grenada County, Mississippi. Full Article
li MARSHALLTOWN Breaks Ground on New Distribution Facility in Kansas City, Kansas By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 MARSHALLTOWN held a ground-breaking ceremony on Oct. 23 at its new distribution center site in Kansas City, Kansas. The state-of-the-art facility will be a key hub in the company’s nationwide logistics network, with operations scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025. Full Article
li IIBEC Recommends a Façade Inspection Program in Wilmington, North Carolina By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 On Oct. 7, IIBEC sent a letter to the mayor and city council of Wilmington, North Carolina, recommending that they consider establishing a building façade inspection program in light of two recent building failures. Full Article
li Developing an Industry Standard for Scrap Board Recycling By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The Gypsum Association and its member companies are committed to sustainability, and now, our industry is embracing another opportunity to contribute to a greener world. Full Article
li Gypsum Board Uses in Different Applications By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Improvements are constantly made to gypsum board and innovation still is at the forefront of the industry’s mind. Full Article
li Specialized Performance Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 There's value in using specialized gypsum panels for a home. But the benefits don’t stop there. Full Article
li A Gypsum Q&A with Gypsum Association Specialist, Greg Woolley By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 After a year at the Gypsum Association, Technical Services Specialist Greg Woolley is more than ready to answer your questions related to gypsum panel products. Full Article
li New Gypsum Association Website Goes Live By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 In late June, the Gypsum Association took its website to the next level with a complete redesign that offers—among other things—more robust search functionality, new content, and both video tutorials and video FAQs. Full Article
li Susan Hines: New GA Website Goes Live By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 In late June, the Gypsum Association took its website to the next level with a complete redesign that offers—among other things—more robust search functionality, new content, and both video tutorials and video FAQs. Full Article
li Resilience and Gypsum Panel Products By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Resilience is a newer design concern within the construction industry. With the apparent increase in natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, the desire for more resilient buildings is on many people’s minds. However, what is resilience and how do gypsum panel products factor into this new way of thinking? Full Article
li Gypsum Association Tutorials: An Additional Resource for Code-Compliant Construction By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Throughout my first year on the job at GA, I realized the importance of industry standards as a mean of ensuring people receive quality solutions as well as quality products. Full Article
li Recycling Gypsum By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400 Gypsum board recycling in the country: Who, what, where and how. Full Article
li Glass Mat Gypsum Sheathing in Residential Construction: A High-Performance, Code-Compliant Alternative to Traditional Materials By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Glass mat gypsum sheathing is common for commercial uses but rarer in residential construction Full Article
li Cement Producers Strive to Mitigate Carbon Footprint, Driving Digitalization Investing By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Cement production and processes emit over 5 percent of all carbon dioxide emitted by human activity. Reducing that environmental impact is a high priority among cement producers. Cement producers are now publishing their Environmental, Social and Governance credentials concerning energy use in their operations, greenhouse gas emissions and water usage. Full Article
li ACI Foundation Now Accepting Fellowship and Scholarship Applications By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full Article
li Metallic Plaster By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How to make your plaster have a shiny look. Full Article
li American Concrete Institute Publishes Design Handbook and Reinforcement Guidelines By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The American Concrete Institute, in collaboration with NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, has released two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer reinforcement. Full Article
li Knauf Insulation Wins EPA Grant to Advance Product Transparency and Sustainability By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Knauf has been awarded a $3.28 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve its Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations. The grant will allow Knauf to provide accurate and reliable information, helping industry professionals make informed, eco-friendly choices and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. Full Article
li The Urgent Need to Cut the Energy Burden for Families By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
li Barricade Building Products Expands Availability to All BPI Locations in the Midwest By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 Barricade Building Products announced that its products will now be available at all Building Products Inc. locations throughout the Midwest. The expansion allows customers in the region to easily access Barricade’s comprehensive range of high-quality building materials, ensuring their projects are safeguarded from the ground up. Full Article
li Owens Corning Spearheads Virtual Reality Training, Taking Employees Inside the Job By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Imagine training employees with a virtual reality, audio-visual headset that puts them on the job, inside a realistic house, with saws buzzing, hammers tapping and birds chirping. That is the concept behind an industry-leading virtual reality training program sponsored by Owens Corning. Full Article
li Knauf Announces Opening of Texas Facility By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Knauf Insulation, Inc. announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility in McGregor, Texas, bringing Knauf’s manufacturing network to eight locations across the United States. Full Article
li Creating a Disaster Resilient Future By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0500 Before I speak to organizations about energy-efficient and disaster-resilient construction, I update the toll that recent storms and disasters have taken. Full Article
li Improving Resilience in Severe Environments By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Fiber cement siding is less susceptible to common environmental threats (such as fire, heat or moisture) than traditional wood cladding. Full Article
li The Right Material For Any Climate By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The Wall You Install Will Need To Be Able To Stand Up To Various Climate Challenges, So How Do You Choose Materials That Guarantee High Performance? Full Article
li Why Spray Foam? Efficiency, Energy Independence & Weather Resiliency By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:01 -0500 How spray foam can fight climate change and help companies achieve their energy goals. Full Article
li Bringing Back American Lime Plaster By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Lime plaster has a notable place in the history of art, architecture and design throughout the world, from the Egyptian pyramids to the Italian Renaissance frescos. Full Article
li The Modern Library By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library in Kansas is the city’s newest and largest public library, replacing the old downtown branch. Full Article
li Metal Cladding Tiles Helps Airport Design Take Flight By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:31:00 -0400 Loading docks generally aren’t known for their stylishness, but a new such structure at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is breaking with that tradition. The addition of glass curtainwall and a protective overhang clad in copper-toned metal tiles create a real visual pop in the middle of the airport’s runway area. Full Article