Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Understanding the Differences Between Type X and Type C Gypsum Boards

Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
November 26, 2025
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Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.


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Continuous Insulation and Code Requirements: How Codes Address Continuous Insulation

Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
Clark Larson is Southeast Architecture & Design Manager/Co. Director Strategic Partnerships U.S. for Master Wall Inc.
Clark Larson
November 19, 2025
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Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
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Fire-rated, butt-glazed assemblies support compartmentation without inhibiting sightlines

Unlocking Design Creativity with Fire-Rated Glass

How modern fire-rated glass innovations—ranging from butt-glazed assemblies and curtain walls to floors and stairwell enclosures—enable architects to meet fire and life safety codes while achieving transparent, occupant-centered, and visually connected designs.
Devin Bowman is general manager of Technical Glass Products and AD Systems
Devin Bowman
November 17, 2025
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How modern fire-rated glass innovations—ranging from butt-glazed assemblies and curtain walls to floors and stairwell enclosures—enable architects to meet fire and life safety codes while achieving transparent, occupant-centered, and visually connected designs.
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Desiree Miller, president, and Jeannine Miller Barreras, vice president

Building on Legacy: How Sisters Are Reinventing Their Father’s Insulation Business for a New Era

Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.
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John Wyatt
November 6, 2025
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Sisters Desiree Miller and Jeannine Miller Barreras are carrying forward their father’s 40-year-old Albuquerque insulation company, blending technical expertise, marketing savvy, and family values to stay competitive in a challenging construction market.


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IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation

This prestigious accreditation confirms that the CBECxP program meets rigorous requirements for fairness, impartiality, and competency-based assessment
W&C Staff
October 20, 2025
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IIBEC announced that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.  


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Fire-Resistive & Acoustic Joints: Defining, Designing, and Building for Movement

Designers and contractors frequently mix up key terms in head-of-wall joint specifications. Understanding how standards like ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 define movement is essential for choosing the right products and ensuring performance.
David Mistler, product manager at CEMCO.
David Mistler
October 6, 2025
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Clear definitions, careful product selection, and proper installation are essential for designing fire-resistive and acoustic joints that meet both movement and code-compliance requirements.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

One-Coat Stucco: Why?

One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
September 25, 2025
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One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
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Layers of exterior cladding

What to Consider When Selecting a Rainscreen

How to choose the right rainscreen system by considering climate, cladding compatibility, building codes, energy efficiency and ventilation to ensure long-term moisture control and building durability.
Brian McKay, Director of Marketing and Communications for Weatherization Partners Ltd.
Brian McKay
September 19, 2025
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How to choose the right rainscreen system by considering climate, cladding compatibility, building codes, energy efficiency and ventilation to ensure long-term moisture control and building durability.
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Registration is Open for the 2025 ICC’s Annual Conference

The agenda includes a variety of opportunities to advance your skills, network and get more involved in industry activities
September 9, 2025
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Registration is now open for the can't-miss building safety event of the year. Learn, connect and make an impact at the 2025 International Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings in Cleveland.


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