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The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association has served the construction industry for 13 years, providing code-compliant steel framing products through its 16 members across the United States SSMA proudly pioneered the first industry-wide third-party certification program for code compliance, launched in 2009 for structural products.

Dwellings are subject to both lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads include wind and seismic forces. Examples of vertical loads include the weight of the structure itself, the furnishings, and snow on the roof.

I’m all in favor of green bashing when justified and there is no shortage of things to bash when it comes to ridiculous “green” building claims. But unjustified, unsubstantiated green bashing is something I have little tolerance for.

VOC-scavenging gypsum board contributes to LEED Platinum goal in recent renovation of historic Portland warehouse.

The struggle to define “continuous insulation” has incited manufacturers in the wall and ceiling industry to take the energy code officials to task.

Building a high-performance building envelope with cold-formed steel framing.

Trends, techniques and things that will not work when soundproofing.

Creating a tight building envelope and maximizing its value.

Historic plaster renovation for a New York theater contributes to one of Broadway's most successful shows with Spider-Man.

Recent building project at Arizona State University building in focuses on sustainability and the use of healthier materials to benefit the students and staff.