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Web Exclusive: Bosch Has the Edge
Walls & Ceilings associate editor Tom Watts attended the Bosch Global Leadership Tour held in April at the North American headquarters of Bosch Power Tools & Accessories in Mount Prospect, Ill.

by Tom Watts

Web Exclusive: Tying the Building Together with Polyurethane Foam Sealants
The importance of air tightness in design and construction has been stressed for more than 25 years. Air leakage can lead to reduced occupant comfort, increased heating and cooling loads, damage to the building envelope, and even indoor air quality issues.

by Robert Braun




Upside Down and Inside Out … Staffing Ratios
The best staffing ratio is 2:1.

by Al Levi  Comments (0)

Katrina Revisited
In September 2005, the world was mesmerized by the greatest natural disaster in the history of the U.S. Most of us were glued to our favorite cable channel or Web site, watching hurricane Katrina pound the Gulf Coast without mercy.

by Tim Fausch  Comments (0)

Metalmorphosis
As developers and architects became better educated on the design simplicity and economical construction of load-bearing mid-rise buildings, the popularity of steel stud construction specifically designed to address their needs exploded.

by Gary Bennett

Stress Relief for Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)
Portland cement is a multi-faceted system with several nuances. Make sure the builder and architect know its capacities.

by Mark Fowler
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Smart Business: The Cash Flow Dilemma

Several years ago, I authored a training manual titled “Essentials of Profitable Wholesale-Distribution” for the American Supply Association and National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. While doing research for the book I came across some information that startled me.

by Jim Olsztynski


Straight Green: Zero Energy Buildings

A spate of news articles have been popping up about large, commercial buildings being designed and constructed that will allegedly produce more energy than they consume.

by Chris Dixon


The Finish Line: Mechanical Fasteners Part 2

Last month I discussed fastener design, thermal bridging and other topics. This month we’ll get into more detail.

by Robert Thomas


CertainTeed Gypsum Products Incorporated in MASTERSPEC
CertainTeed Gypsum announced its participation in ARCOM’s PRODUCT MASTERSPEC program, a tool that helps design and building professionals easily produce accurate, professional specifications.

SENATORS SEEK BAN ON CHINESE DRYWALL
Two U.S. Senators have filed legislation to ban building products from China that have penetrated American job sites, most notably in the southern states and gulf area. The construction product most cited as inferior is Chinese imported drywall. Senators Bill Nelson, D.-Fla., and Mary Landrieu, D.-La., are pushing for a recall on the ban of gypsum drywall from Chinese makers.

ICC-ES VERIFIES RECYCLED CONTENT IN NU-WOOL INSULATION
The ICC Evaluation Service Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation Program has issued Nu-Wool a Verification of Attributes Report for insulation producers Wallseal Premium Thermal and Sound Insulation product.



 • Metalmorphosis
 • Stress Relief for Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)
 • Smart Business: The Cash Flow Dilemma
 • Straight Green: Zero Energy Buildings
 • The Finish Line: Mechanical Fasteners Part 2
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