The February Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.

As we pass one year of living in the “new normal” of a global pandemic, the construction industry—and the specialty trade sector in particular—has navigated the unprecedented year and resulting economic impacts with an unmatched level of resiliency. 

With this acquisition LafargeHolcim will add 15 manufacturing facilities, 1,800 distribution points, and three R&D laboratories to its network.

Many plasterers make a good living with rendering skills alone. However, once mastery of rendering has been achieved, a plasterer may progress on to run molding work.

Building designers across the U.S. would agree that it is crucial to select an appropriate weather (air, vapor, and water) resistant barrier in accordance to the standard code, to prevent water infiltration, and to control air leakage in a building envelope. 

Stucco has successfully been used for centuries and provides a resilient, unified look for residential and commercial facades. 

Extremely popular among DIY homeowners, designers and contractors, Texture Plus faux wall panels are beautiful, durable and easy to use.

From suburban grocery stores to downtown office high-rises, commercial buildings have the important job of sheltering their occupants as they work, learn, shop and more. 

Surrounded by the rural fields of Quincy, Wash., the new Quincy High School showcases how technology and agriculture merge.