Walls & Ceilings articles from October 2008

Walls & Ceilings archives from October 2008

The "forensic" expert.(up Front)
October 1, 2008... If you think this editorial is about CSI Miami, count yourself lucky. The construction forensic expert is someone who investigates construction defects. The forensic experts were born out of a need, a perceived need, greed or simply a fear. It...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... CALENDAR NOVEMBER 9-11 STAFDA Colorado Convention Center Denver www.stafda.org 19-21 USGBC'S GREENBUILD Boston www.greenbuildexpo.com 20-23 EDI CERTIFIED INSPECTOR ...

CEMCO introduces purchase agreement document.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... California Expanded Metal Products Co. has introduced the CEMCO Project Purchase Agreement, a document that formalizes the purchase agreement between itself, the distributor and the contractor to guarantee prices and lead times throughout the...

Swett & Crawford develops EIFS Insurance Strategy.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... Swett & Crawford has announced the introduction of its Specialty Stucco Insurance Strategy, which serves the insurance needs of EIFS applicators nationwide. The strategy, whereby Swett & Crawford will recognize selected independent agencies...

Trust Fund Statute offers subcontractors financial recourse.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... Brenda T. Cubbage, founding shareholder of Dallas-based law firm, Spencer Crain Cubbage Healy & McNamara is helping numerous subcontractors by pursuing the application of Texas Property Code, Chapter 162 - often referred to as the "Trust Fund...

WWCCA expands into Arizona.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... The Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors' Association announced it will be opening a new office in Phoenix. Albert Carrillo has been named the regional manager for the new location. His duties will include labor relations with all the WWCCA...

Topcon acquires Voxis.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... Topcon Corporation of Tokyo has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based Voxis Inc. The acquisition of Voxis of Point Richmond, Calif. culminates a development relationship with Topcon of more than two years, which resulted in the recent...

On Center holds conference.(TRADENEWS)(Conference news)
October 1, 2008... On Center Software, a leading provider of electronic plan viewing, takeoff, estimating and production tracking software for the construction industry, will host its annual Users Conference November 13-14. The event will be at The Woodlands...

G-P Gypsum release study.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC recently announced the results of a study, developed with New York-based Turner Construction, that shows significant scheduling and financial benefits of using Dens Brand paperless, moisture-resistant gypsum products....

DuPont announces price increases.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... DuPont Building Innovations announced price increases up to 15 percent in the United States, effective September 30, or as contracts permit, for the company's Weatherization Systems products. Due to the accelerating price increases of oil-based...

Nonresidential construction keeps pace, AGC said.(TRADENEWS)
October 1, 2008... "Nonresidential construction spending continued growing in July, despite the weak economy and housing slump," Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America, said in early September following the release of...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2008... Topcon Positioning Systems has announced two appointments to its Telematics Business Unit. Richard Savage has been named western region sales manager, telematics and Ron Ludchak named eastern region sales manager, telematics. Their territories...

Matthew Myrphy.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2008... Tile Redi has appointed Matthew Myrphy to regional sales manager for the U.S coastal market, where he will work to build paternerships and distribution channels for the company's line. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A. Awais Syltan.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2008... A. Awais Syltan, a professional chemist with over 15 years of hands on experience in the North American chemical industry, has been named senior chemist at Dryvit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Spackle.(Cartoon)
October 1, 2008... IT LOOKS LIKE WOOD, BUT IT'S ACTUALLY VINYL SIDING. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Harness-incorporated vest.(Safety Products)
October 1, 2008... CAPITAL SAFETY The Delta Vest integrates a complete personal fall protection harness with a work vest that meets industry standards. It features a harness, complete with adjustable straps with quick-connect, pass-thru, or tongue buckle...

Safety glasses.(Safety Products)
October 1, 2008... DEWALT INDUSTRIAL TOOLS This protective eyewear offers a lightweight design with a secure fit. The glasses feature optically-correct and distortion-free lenses to reduce eye fatigue and rubber-tipped temples for a firm fit. The lightweight...

Portable scaffold.(Safety Products)
October 1, 2008... WERNER LADDER CO. This lightweight portable scaffold sets up quickly, provides multiple working heights, and the smooth gliding wheels allow it to easily haul heavy loads. With a highest standing level of 30 1/8 inches and a width of 46...

Work gloves.(Safety Products)
October 1, 2008... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. The new line of Jobsite Armor Work Gloves offer contractors strong durability, safety and comfort for all types of applications. The General Purpose Gloves are designed for power tool use, material handling...

Indiana and the temple of dome: San Francisco architects use steel framing to create "heaven on earth" with new Indianapolis-area Greek church.(Company overview)
October 1, 2008... Founded in 1910 by Greek immigrant families in Indianapolis, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has been on a continuous journey of growth and change ever since. In November, the parish will make the third move in its history--this time, to the...

Steel is part of the anti-mold solution; Cold-formed, steel-framed structures are strong, resilient and offer a tight building envelope.
October 1, 2008... The most recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau report there are more than 126 million housing units and roughly 4.7 million commercial buildings in the United States. At some point, almost all are likely to experience some form of...

Fire fighters: an overview of the fire-resistive mechanism inherent to intumescent materials used in fire-resistive coating and firestop applications.
October 1, 2008... The use of intumescent materials to inhibit thermal transmission and flame passage is used to provide fire protection for exposed heavy steel and is a technique that is growing in popularity for firestops and joint systems. While the...

Gator made: southeast area contractors race to complete one of southern Florida's largest projects that utilizes metal framing.
October 1, 2008... Florida: the land of sunshine, gators, sandy beaches, margaritas and concrete masonry units. The state of Florida was built on masonry or concrete construction. The Miami towers are precast concrete with stucco, the homes are masonry with...

Fire, smoke and air barriers: What's the connection? Controlling air migration in high-rise buildings is a key fire-safety strategy.
October 1, 2008... The connection between fire, smoke and air migration is simple: where there's a fire, there is smoke. And where there are gaps, cracks and holes in the building envelope (and other key junctions) air can travel freely, especially if there is a...

The sustainability of gypsum: by now, almost anyone in the construction business who gets near a government contract has been made aware of the USGBC LEED point system. In addition to LEED, there are several similar programs in, or nearing, the marketplace.(all things GYPSUM)
October 1, 2008... If a program such as LEED is in effect, a project constructed under the auspices of a government entity at the local, state, or federal level will require that a new or renovated building must meet a certain level of sustainability as...

EIFS and the economy.(the FINISH LINE)
October 1, 2008... It's pretty obvious that the U.S. economy is now in a depressed mode, and that home sales, and building construction in general, are two of the many affected industries. Over the last several decades when the construction industry slowed down,...

Firestopping isn't for dummies.(adventures in DRYWALL)
October 1, 2008... I once witnessed a contractor mixing red chalk into a bucket of mud, and when I inquired what he was doing, he responded, "I'm making firestop." While this event occurred many years ago, the egregiousness of this act and his statement has made...

10 tips for surviving in bad times.(smart BUSINESS)
October 1, 2008... We are in a terrible economic environment and many of you are feeling the pinch. There's nothing you can do to increase demand for walls and ceilings, so the focus needs to be on increasing your share of the diminished market. This means...

Navigating the treacherous green waters.(straight GREEN)
October 1, 2008... During a recent meeting with a gypsum board product representative, I was sold a line that a competitor's product was less environmentally friendly because of an ingredient that purportedly off-gassed high levels of VOCs. The rep wasn't able to...

Framing nailer.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... PASLODE The Cordless Framing Nailer has a newly-designed nosepiece to allow sure-footed toe-nailing at any angle. The cordless framer is also engineered to deliver faster firing in hard-to-reach spaces. The QuickLode Fuel System is...

Gliding window panels.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... HUNTER DOUGLAS CONTRACT The Skyline FR Gliding Window Panels are designed to allow for entire walls of glass to bring more light into commercial spaces and reduce glare. A patented proprietary hardware system allows for a number of panels...

Circular saw blade.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... THE M. K. MORSE COMPANY The Metal Devil Stud Cutter is a 14-inch carbide tipped circular saw blade for cutting steel studs. This circular saw blade is specifically designed to overcome typical challenges encountered when cutting steel...

Lightweight rotary hammer.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... HITACHI POWER TOOLS Designed for use for both overhead and extended use applications, this rotary hammer allows the user access to tight work areas. The hammer is able to drill small-diameter anchor holes in concrete and can also drill...

Joint compound gel.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... TUBERVILLE ENTERPRISES A coloring gel for joint compound, Never-Miss is designed to save time for drywall. It's formula for touch-ups and tracking will not compromise the mud nor will it bleed through paint or into wallboard, according to...

Rotating laser.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... LEICA GEOSYSTEMS The new Leica Roteo 35 rotating laser instrument offers lightweight automated self-leveling functionality suitable for a wide range of interior leveling or alignment jobs. The all-in-one instrument features an integrated...

Textured, recycled wall covering.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... VERSA WALLCOVERING Bataan is a wall covering with embossed texture designed to add depth and dimension to the wall and project a stylish, natural ambience for both contemporary and traditional settings. The wall covering is a Type II vinyl...

Fiberglass mesh drywall tape.(the TOOLBOX)
October 1, 2008... SAINT-GOBAIN TECHNICAL FABRICS FibaTape Xtreme is designed to withstand extreme environments. The adhesive enables this new brand of tape to hold on for rapid temperature and humidity changes during drywall installation. The tape provides...

Up looking.
October 1, 2008... Location: Color Kinetics, Burlington, Mass. Contractor: Cheviot Corporation, Needham Heights, Mass. Architect: Sasaki Architects, Watertown, Mass. Manufacturer: Gordon Interior Specialties, A Division of Gordon Inc., Bossier City,...