Foam Technologies, a provider of EPS for construction, architectural, geotechnical, packaging, and OEM applications, has opened a new state-of-the-art plant in McCarran, Nev. “To my knowledge, this facility is the
Two powerful simulated earthquakes did no damage to a full-size steel-framed building in tests conducted at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).The tests, conducted in June, were the first
A two-year study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of a variety of cladding options throughout the five stages of the products’ life cycle gave high marks
An Internet-based interactive specification tool kit to assist architects, designers and other specifiers has been unveiled by Chicago-based United States Gypsum.Titled Design Studio, the Web portal “provides architects and designers
The Metal Construction Association (MCA), expanding the use of metal in construction through marketing, technology, and education, has recently taken steps to make architects, architectural students, universities, and builders more
The Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association has appointed Walls & Ceilings’ Editorial Director Mark Fowler as its Executive Vice President. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Ian Hendry.
Aegis Metal Framing, LLC., has launched a new website aimed to assist building professionals. The website was redesigned with the entire building team in mind to provide valuable tools such
American PolySteel’s line of its Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) have earned Silver Certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) under the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Evaluation Protocol, the Albuquerque, N.M.
Empire West Inc., manufacturer of Ceilume Smart Ceiling Tiles, has acquired the Ceilings Magnifique line of classic decorator tiles, formerly manufactured by Snellings Thermovac of Blanchard, La. The addition of
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