Apla-Tech Inc. has announced that BASF Wall Systems (manufacturers of Senergy, Finestone, Acrocrete and Sonowall brand EIFS products) has evaluated its pumps and spray equipment for use with certain fluid-applied
The Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition is introducing a collection of 50 recommendations to control moisture and therefore mold in residential and commercial buildings. Termed the “Guiding Principles for Mold and Moisture Control,” the collection is on the organization’s Website in an interactive format in which visitors can explore mold and moisture control steps by clicking on various parts of a typical house.
Bosch Power Tools has entered a multi-year sponsorship deal with Barlow Motorsports. Described as a cross between traditional off-road racing and Supercross, the CORR series brings Baja style high-horsepower off-road racing into a man-made, enclosed circuit.
Dryvit testified before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in May on the benefits of exterior insulation on homes and commercial structures.
DuPont announced that it will partner with customers and make an initial donation of more than 30 products and services, at approximately $750,000 in value, to help rebuild homes and businesses in tornado-ravaged Greensburg, Kan.
Each year in the United States more than 3,000 people die, thousands are injured and over $10 Billion in property is lost as a result of fire. As a way to enhance public safety in buildings and reduce these losses from fire, U.S. Congress has introduced the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
The New York City Department of Buildings has accepted Marino\WARE’s new drywall-framing ViperStud wall assembly designs as meeting required fire resistance ratings and has certified that it is rated for
The chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America said new spending figures are encouraging for the construction industry. “Nonresidential construction spending rose an impressive 1.3 percent in March
Sto Corp. is sponsoring a bucket-drumming contest “to find the best bucket drummer in the building industry.” Cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500 in several categories, including one for
Nate Kredich has been named Vice President for Residential Market Development, of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In the newly created position, he will oversee USGBC’s LEED for Homes
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