Drywall: History, Design Concepts and Fire Safety Mark Budzik December 2, 2017 No Comments A history of plaster construction and the development of drywall. Read More
Specifying Rigid Foam Insulation for NFPA 285 Fire Requirements Safety Meets Energy Efficiency MacGregor Pierce November 6, 2017 No Comments Reductions in injury and death are due in part to the development of building codes aimed at minimizing fire risks and increasing energy efficiency in new commercial construction. Read More
Steel's Fire Resistance Larry Williams October 1, 2017 No Comments For the walls and ceilings industry—even beyond—why is steel framing still a second guess? Read More
Firestop Devices: Secrets to Successful Installation Lucas Floriani October 1, 2017 No Comments Firestop devices may be the answer to a more productive installation.Read More
Fast Times in the Pacific Northwest John Wyatt Lauren Tucci-Howey July 21, 2017 No Comments Western Partitions grew from the seeds of a carpentry outfit to one of America’s top tier contractors. A profile of a company at its personal best.Read More
Fire Resistance Codes Duct Call Michael Schmeida July 1, 2017 No Comments Fire resistance codes play in important factor in the design of buildings.Read More
Sounding Off on Silica April 1, 2017 No Comments Get in front of the new silica rules before OSHA intervenes.Read More
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing for High Performance Building March 1, 2017 No Comments Construction practices over the past decade bring gypsum sheathing to the forefront. Read More
Jury Trials in Construction Cases Seth Millstein March 1, 2017 No Comments Most construction lawyers never try a single case before a jury. Why and is this trend a net positive for construction professionals?Read More
Special Inspections: The Next Stop in Firestopping Don Pilz Brent Johnson December 1, 2016 No Comments As regulations change in the firestopping industry, special inspections are coming on scene to provide knowledge on the subject matter.Read More