Seismic pods are known as lateral force bracing or horizontal restraint in code documents. The codes require lateral force bracing on suspended lay-in acoustical ceilings in areas prone to earthquakes.
Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association (TLPCA)Plans are still in the works for the 2008 TLPCA convention which will be held June 11-14 at The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel in
The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) has yet to set a date or location for this year’s conference, although a November date is expected. Check www.eima.com or call (800) 294-3462
Plans are already underway for the 2009 Paint and Coatings Mega Show, which will run Feb. 15-18, 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. This will
More than 84,000 professionals from around the world attended World of Concrete 2008 in Las Vegas, Jan. 22-25. With 1,700 exhibiting companies filling 900,000 square feet of space, it was
More than 90,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando in February for the 2008 International Builders’ Show, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. This year’s show filled the Orange
Boston, the historic cradle of the American Revolution and home to innovations that have far-reaching impact, is the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme, “Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global
Plans are under way for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association’s 2008 Annual Convention & Trade Show, Nov. 9-11 in Denver. As of press time, many of the specific