Metal wall cladding continues to be a growing sector in the design and construction of both residential and commercial buildings. To assist contractors who may not be familiar with installing single skin metal wall panels, ATAS International offers installation training in three of their manufacturing locations, with a selection of several dates in 2023.

Ted Speers, head of The Patch Boys, is a trusted drywall repair franchise company, that provides drywall repair and installation, ceiling and plaster repair, popcorn ceiling removal and texture matching for commercial and residential locations.

This year’s ESA recipients recognized for safety achievement are Raymond-Northern California, Inc., Anning-Johnson Company, and California Drywall Co.

In 2008, Dell Pulley and Derek Larsen founded LP Building Solutions, a building products installation firm based in Hurricane, Utah. The firm is recognized as an elite insulation contractor and energy performance consultant.

With a wealth of combined experience in the trade, Pulley and Larsen have pioneered many insulation and energy efficiency installation techniques, making them ideal collaborators for the CEE’s certification program and giving their workers top-quality training.

Over the years, the installation of MEP equipment within a wall cavity, backing installed over the face of framing members for the installation of cabinets or other heavy devices, hard-base trim and granite countertops and backsplashes, have created problems for finishing gypsum panels.

FacadesXi announced that its new, state-of-the-art production facility is fully operational and is now capable of producing its full line of EIFS, Stucco, Water Barrier Coatings, and Specialty Coatings.

 Air barrier requirements were included in energy codes in 2006 and are proposed to the IRC/IBC to deal with moisture.

The GenieClip is engineered to reduce the transmission of airborne and impact sound through wall and floor/ceiling assemblies. The GenieClip’s unibody construction means reduced assembly weight which makes it the best tool for the trade.

ATAS International has added Omawall PL with EVO™, a new aluminum plate system. Omawall PL with EVO is an architectural plate panel, manufactured in .10 thick aluminum, is a great choice for high-end applications, and is made fully of non-combustible materials.

To facilitate installation, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions drew up shop drawings that included the placement of mains, tees, edge details, and more.