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The southern-based contractor announces continued growth and its entry into the Florida market.

The association reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January.

For fire-rated assemblies, any assembly directly exposed to the fire should be rebuilt.

Knauf Insulation Inc. announced the launch of Knauf Academy virtual reality training for customers, with support from digital innovation studio Subvrsive.

The Firestop Contractors International Association’s ECA ’25 is your gateway to action and innovation in firestopping and passive fire protection.

New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s language around fire protection in exterior façades. Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding, with few exceptions.

Brandon Gallegos is the principal and owner of G&G Insulation of Meridian, Idaho. W&C met up with him this September at the Annual ICAA Trade Show in Chicago. For the February issue, the magazine features G&G Insulation as its coverstar.

There is a lot of confusion in the field over area-separation firewalls and utility placement. I know that the GA has a position statement that clarifies criteria for the placement of utilities in the flanking walls on either side of a two-hour, steel H-stud, gypsum shaftliner panel area-separation wall.

Third-party contractor accreditation programs are required in specifications around the world. Special inspection agencies and their inspectors are required to demonstrate competence and relevant experience. This is demonstrated by passing a Firestop Exam.