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Gypsum manufacturer USG has announced effective January 1, James S. Metcalf, currently president and chief operating officer, will become CEO as well as continuing as president, succeeding William C. Foote as CEO.

CEMCO has entered into an agreement with Sliptrack Systems to again provide SLP-TRK brand slotted track along with its own CST-Slotted Track.

Home renovation contractors following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new “lead safe” rules must also ensure that any subcontractors they use are certified “lead safe” and trained on the regulations.

Armstrong Ceilings announced that it has teamed with five industry partners in lighting fixtures, air diffusers, and chilled beams to create components that are pre-qualified for fit and finish in the company’s TechZone Ceiling System. 

The Drywall Finishing Council announced the launch of its newly redesigned Web site at its semi-annual meeting held in Las Vegas.

AdvantEdge is a drywall and acoustical ceiling subcontractor that will serve a wide array of general contractors throughout Southern Colorado.

The Insulating Concrete Form Association has expanded its Excellence Award Program to focus on sound technical installations in addition to design, innovation and energy savings criteria used in judging applicants. 

A new technical bulletin from BASF Wall Systems describes a key test and two Acceptance Criteria that should be considered when evaluating air/water-resistive barriers.

Home renovation contractors following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new “lead safe” rules must also ensure that any subcontractors they use are certified "lead safe" and trained on the regulations. 

The Portland Cement Association honors five public officials from across the nation with the Sustainable Leadership Award.