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Firestop systems serve as critical safeguards against the spread of heat, fire, gases or smoke through breaches in floors and walls. The UL-ULC Qualified Firestop Contractor Program was developed to establish a measurable international standard for installation quality and safety among Firestop Contractors worldwide.

A global metals distributor, fabricator, anodizer, and finisher, recently played a critical role in the complete retrofit of the Harrison PATH train station in Harrison, N.J.

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 

Waiting for the other shoe to drop has been a common human experience since the invention of the two-story house.

It's no secret that construction work can be very dangerous. But have you ever found yourself wondering, How dangerous is it really? 

In 1910, the United States adopted and refined the process using calcium sulfate dihydrate.