Last month, I urged specialty contractors to watch out for conflicts between project specifications and building code requirements, especially where the 2018 edition of the International Building Code has been adopted. 

CEMCO launched its new and improved website at www.cemcosteel.com. 

The 2018 IBC references AISI standards exclusively. Watch out for non-code compliance issues at the job site.

ClarkDietrich is giving contractors and dealers more options for partial wall framing by expanding its line of popular Pony Wall products to include a new, lighter gauge option.

Dealers nationwide will soon be able to order any ClarkDietrich clip or connector product with the click of a button through the new Express Connect ordering platform. 

SoundGuard stud is a factory assembled acoustically decoupled steel stud that has excellent STC ratings. A great way to control sound in healthcare environments. 

Congratulations to the 2020 NWCB People's Choice Award Winner, Mehrer Drywall!

The disruptions created by the coronavirus will certainly create ripples through the economy and construction industry for months to come. The SFIA expects that many have questions about what these impacts could be so it is adding a special session to this year's agenda called, “Feedback and Forecast 2020.” 

In a competitive market environment, I believe in aggressive promotion and a robust defense of the industry I represent. 

When laboratory third party sound testing first came on line, it was the drywall manufacturers who were quick to get their drywall tested.