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The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 annual report, outlining initiatives aimed at expanding demand for metal, strengthening industry education, growing membership and supporting field-led industry leadership.

The latest version of NFPA LiNK introduces powerful new tools and an AI assistant, helping professionals apply safety standards with confidence and speed.

For workers with vision problems, Brass Knuckle Read glasses helps correct the issue. 

American Spray Technologies has acquired Desco Manufacturing, uniting two legacy construction equipment brands to expand nationwide expertise, integrate Desco’s rugged piston pump line, and deliver the most durable, contractor-trusted drywall equipment in the industry.

Specified Technologies Inc. hosted a summit this December at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Somerville, N.J. 

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.

ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has been independently verified to meet NFPA 285 fire-testing standards, ensuring its approved use in compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.

METALCON 2025 brought together global metal construction professionals for three days of education, innovation, and industry collaboration.

Tenmat, in collaboration with ALPOLIC and CLADIATOR, announced Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fire Block has successfully tested an NYC compliant assembly for this collaborative rainscreen cladding solution.