This seminar sponsored by Thermal Wall Construction Systems
LLC will discuss and demonstrate an advanced method of forming concrete for new
homes or commercial buildings. This method, the Arxx Wallsystem,
is from Arxx
Building Products.
The National Concrete
Masonry Association’s Research and Development Laboratory announced that it has
received full accreditation by the independent International Accreditation
Service.
The National One Coat Stucco Association has completed
extensive laboratory testing to develop performance criteria to verify one-coat
stucco performance of the drainage plane.
Since
many customers are involved in green building, Simpson Strong-Tie has put
together a new online Q&A on how to use their products to earn LEED
credits.
The state home builder associations of Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York
and Oklahoma
have affiliated with the NAHB National Green Building Program, the
association’s Chairman Sandy Dunn announced.
The International Code Council has voted to adopt structural insulated panels with polyurethane cores into the 2009 International Residential Code, scheduled to be published in March.
The Associated General Contractors of America has urged House Democrats to develop an economic
recovery plan that includes provisions which will boost construction activity during an
Economic Forum with leading economists.
Power tool manufacturer DeWalt announced the launch of its new line
of corded tools in an effort to increase market share among corded users. The
new line of tools includes 1/2-inch drills (DWD215G and DWD210G), a deep-cut
band saw (DWM120) and 1/2-inch stud and joist drill (DWD460).
The President has signed the Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008. Last week it was passed in the House by a
vote of 263 to 171, welcome news to the Associated General Contractors of
America (AGC).
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