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USG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering have formed an alliance to provide integrated containment systems for data center construction projects.

MFM adds WUI fire rating for Ultra HT roof.

The association marks 125 years advancing wall and ceiling contractors’ standards in the West.

The latest version of NFPA LiNK introduces powerful new tools and an AI assistant, helping professionals apply safety standards with confidence and speed.

Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.

A resilient, code-compliant option for contemporary homes.

Tenmat, in collaboration with ALPOLIC and CLADIATOR, announced Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fire Block has successfully tested an NYC compliant assembly for this collaborative rainscreen cladding solution.

The GA-600-2024 manual confirms that substituting larger studs—such as 2x6 in place of 2x4—does not affect a wall system’s fire rating, provided all other system details remain consistent, though designers should review potential acoustic impacts.

VersaDry Track System is a metal framing product that protects walls from water damage while saving labor time and cost by eliminating the need for fire and acoustical caulking.

The Rising Stars Program gave Cleveland Heights High School students an unforgettable experience on October 14 when the non-profit organization challenged them to a hands-on building competition with Nudura and HGTV’s Dave Marrs at Tremco’s newly opened Façade Fire Lab in Cleveland.