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NEW SpecSeal® AS200 Elastomeric Spray

Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) is excited to announce that our AS200 spray series now features a thicker, more viscous formula and better-bridging characteristics.
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Estimator's Edge

One construction worker standing on top of a wooden house frame. Waiting for crain to bring the new plank for fixing.
Upon reviewing the many topics that I have touched upon in this column over the years, it amazes me that I hadn’t yet raised the issue of scheduling delays and their attendant impacts.
Having had the past privilege of shepherding a number of prospective estimators from time to time, I’ve experienced an amusing misconception among many of these “bidmeister” “want-to-bes.”
The 2024 hurricane season is finally ending, thank goodness.

President's Message

The wall and ceiling industry is a critical pillar of the construction sector, characterized by its physically demanding nature, long hours and high-pressure work environments. These challenging conditions often take a toll on workers’ mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety and burnout. Addressing these issues is essential not only to safeguard the well-being of […]

In addition to being 2024–2025 president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Johnny Barnes is principal at TriCoast Building Group LLC in Gainesville, Florida.

InSync

Job crafting—allowing individuals to define and structure how they work on projects—ought to boost construction productivity.
Is your portfolio filled with impressive high-profile projects? That’s good. You know the key players in your market.
Failure costs money. A missed deadline or a design flaw can lead to significant project setbacks. A safety oversight could bring danger.

New Products

On the jobsite, time is money. But not at the expense of quality.
Milwaukee enhances their workwear portfolio to include women’s jobsite apparel.
Crane Composites, the world’s leading manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) panels, announces the launch of GLASBOND™ a next-generation option in FRP solutions.

Codes & Standards

I often get calls about specific fire rating details: Do I have to install this backer piece behind my control joint? Do butt joints have to be staggered? Is it OK to run wallboard vertically rather than horizontally?
This month I want to cover interior gypsum applications. The joint requirements are different for exterior applications and for portland cement plaster.
Image model of acoustic baffles
In this month’s installment, we will cover the ceilings portion of acoustics, including STC requirements for floor-ceiling assemblies, and introduce the concept of structure-borne sound and impact insulation class.

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