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

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.

Westlake Royal Building Products has partnered with Operation Tiny Home to build and dedicate a custom-built tiny home to a Lummi Nation U.S. Veteran facing housing instability.

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.

When I first began to learn how to plaster, if someone would have told me then that it would one day become necessary for me to learn to speak Italian, I would have chuckled and turned away.

Transparent, fire-rated glass walls are an aesthetic and functional way to provide structure and safety while preserving the view.

Monterey Bay Aquarium improves the illusion of its largest tank utilizing FRP panels, EPS foam and construction software.

This is one sustainable renovation that is built with energy efficient materials, timeless design and healthy alternatives. 

This year’s Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau’s Annual Convention and Trade Show named the 2012 Outstanding Projects of the Year. The event, held May 10-12 in Scottsdale, Ariz., named several of its members from Canada and the U.S. The following are the winners:

The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau announced the winners of its annual Outstanding Project of the Year Awards.

A high-profile green building project meets high standards for indoor air quality.

Vision, innovation, and dedication, are all hallmarks of Detroit, Michigan-based firm BEI Architect & Engineers. 

Andrea Baird is an Architect with Building Technology Consultants PC in Illinois.

On Sept. 4, Werner introduced the new LevelSafe Pro, the easiest and most effective way to level a ladder. Working on uneven ground is a common challenge for the industry. The new Werner LevelSafe Pro system provides an easy and precise way to level a ladder.

TYPAR is introducing the industry’s first clear acrylic flashing. This game-changing product was developed in response to evolving builders’ needs and emerging building code changes requiring better visibility of the nail and screw-fin patterns on windows during window installations and inspections.

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.

At New Philanthropy Capital’s annual conference, charity leaders discussed their experiences of engaging with the new government

The Lowry has dropped the definite article from its title

The 140-year-old organisation has changed its logo and launched a new advertising campaign

The racial justice charity accepts the wording and statistics used in posts about the Chris Kaba case ‘were not as carefully expressed as they should have been’

Vicky Browning succeeds Ndidi Okezie, who is stepping down after five years at the charity’s helm

Strategic communications is by no means a ‘silver bullet’, but it is a vital part of addressing the challenges we face

In early September, the Structural Engineers Association of California inducted Jeff Ellis, S.E., director of strengthening at Simpson Strong-Tie, into its prestigious College of Fellows. The organization’s highest honor, the SEAOC College of Fellows recognizes members for their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to structural engineering.

On Sept. 6, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., the parent company of Simpson Strong-Tie, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. S-5! is donating $5,000 to two amazing charities to support breast cancer patients and their families. S-5! is asking people in the industry to join the company by purchasing its “Give Cancer the Boot” t-shirts.

Humanitarian Outreach Fund is a charity division of the FWCCA that supports fundraising goals for a variety of charities across Florida and the United States.

The Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association is holding its first annual Humanitarian Outreach Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The 2025 charity of choice is Tunnels to Towers. The tournament will take place on Jan. 29 at the Omni ChampionsGate National Course.

Walls & Ceilings names the second winner of its annual Leadership Award.

Voluntary sector providers of local authority services say ideology must not hamper effective service provision

As well as creating the hub with a £27,000 grant, the government has given out 17 grants totalling £1m to charities and social enterprises

What efflorescence really is and how to treat it.

A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.

When figuring out the right system for buildings in hot climates, there is one solution to help with energy cost savings.

It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.

Keeping stucco and EIFS secured to surfaces.

What does it take to have a stucco system that lasts the length of time? Consider the science.

Research by the Directory of Social Change analyses governance reviews carried out by more than 1,100 users of its app

Are we willing to reject the broken ‘as is’ and push towards a more radical new way of learning and working together?

Charities need stability and clarity from next week’s announcement – more ambitious interventions can wait

A working party of Charity Law Association members said the government plans risked ‘eroding a long-established principle that all charities have equal status under the law’.

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, also announced an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and a huge rise in health spending

The charity leaders body Acevo warns that charities could be forced to cut staff

Proposals include plans to introduce tax relief sanctions for persistent non-compliance with filing obligations and reform of the donor benefit rules, documents show

RUGS-1 is a new urethane release agent for the EIFS and stucco industries by Rescom Products. The product helps prevent construction materials, such as cementitious products, spray foam adhesives and caulk, from sticking to hand tools and surfaces.

The owners of Evolution Drywall Inc. in Palm Coast, Florida, were charged with insurance fraud and organized fraud in 2018 but were cleared a year later, reported Ray Boone of Palm Coast Observer. A judge ruled that no restitution needed to be made.

ClarkDietrich has introduced Pro-Flex³⁰⁰ to its Strait-Flex portfolio of drywall finishing products. Pro-Flex³⁰⁰ is a muddable, PVC-free, flexible corner bead that wipes down in as little as one pass.

The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds the lower permissible exposure limit in OSHA’s updated silica rule. Supporters of the rule call the court’s decision a “huge victory” for workers, while opponents say it disregards “legitimate concerns.”

Washington — Alarmed by a recent spike in cases of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, a deadly but preventable condition commonly known as black lung, union presidents Cecil Roberts of the United Mine Workers of America and Leo Gerard of United Steelworkers have sent a letter to Mine Safety and Health Administration leader David Zatezalo requesting stricter regulation of respirable silica dust.