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AMES customer trained by company staff at the Georgia facility

Ames Tools Corps. Expands Georgia Facility and Launches New Training Center to Support Specialty Trades

Ames Tools Corporation expands its Suwanee, Ga., facility with a new training center, providing hands-on programs and specialty tools to support contractors and underserved trades.
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John Wyatt
October 30, 2025
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Ames Tools Corporation expands its Suwanee, Ga., facility with a new training center, providing hands-on programs and specialty tools to support contractors and underserved trades.


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The Staff of Washington Best Finishes, led by Israel Alvarez
Building a Legacy

From Bedroom Startup to Industry Leader: The State of Washington Best Finishes

For 15 years, Washington Best Finishes, led by President Israel Alvarez, has grown from a small garage operation into one of the most trusted specialty subcontractors in the Pacific Northwest.
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John Wyatt
October 10, 2025
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Driven by founder Israel Alvarez’s lifelong passion for construction, Washington Best Finishes has evolved from a small, six-person crew to an 80-strong subcontracting powerhouse known for quality, safety, and trust across the Pacific Northwest.
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fire-resistive joint systems

Fire-Resistive & Acoustic Joints: Defining, Designing, and Building for Movement

Designers and contractors frequently mix up key terms in head-of-wall joint specifications. Understanding how standards like ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 define movement is essential for choosing the right products and ensuring performance.
David Mistler, product manager at CEMCO.
David Mistler
October 6, 2025
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Clear definitions, careful product selection, and proper installation are essential for designing fire-resistive and acoustic joints that meet both movement and code-compliance requirements.
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84 Lumber Highlights Career Paths That Build More Than Buildings

October is Careers in Construction Month – a month-long celebration of the rewarding and well-compensated career paths available in the building trades industry.
October 2, 2025
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October is Careers in Construction Month – a month-long celebration of the rewarding and well-compensated career paths available in the building trades industry.


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A large scale building project

Reshaping Construction With a Turnkey, Multi-Trade Approach

With deep roots in the trades and a bold, integrated business model, The Built Companies is setting new industry standards in efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability.
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John Wyatt
September 4, 2025
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With deep roots in the trades and a bold, integrated business model, The Built Companies is setting new industry standards in efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability.
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Explore JFE Shoji's Latest Expansion for CEMCO

JFE Shoji America Holdings has acquired a 140,000-square-foot former Home Depot distribution center in Commerce City to expand CEMCO’s operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service for Colorado customers, with plans to open in early 2026.
August 12, 2025
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JFE Shoji America Holdings has acquired a 140,000-square-foot former Home Depot distribution center in Commerce City to expand CEMCO’s operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service for Colorado customers, with plans to open in early 2026.


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