Walls & Ceilings Magazine

TYPAR announced that its new Clear Acrylic Flashing received the prestigious Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2025 NAHB International Builders' Show. https://lnkd.in/gYuxS7sB #flashing #construction #building

Early Bird Pricing for Building Innovation 2025 Ends March 24 Attendees can earn continuing education credits and connect with experts at networking breaks throughout the conference - National Institute of Building Sciences https://lnkd.in/gUmmFYHW #technology #buildingscience #design

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida. https://lnkd.in/gHBJJksy #fenestration #glazing #construction

Our sister publication Building Enclosure is hosting a great course in May. This course is designed to eliminate much of the confusion associated with perimeter fire containment systems. By identifying the unique challenges that these systems present in the design phase, you can eliminate costly changes, delays, and compromised life safety requirements prior to construction. - Specified Technologies, Inc. - Specified Technologies, Inc. - STI Firestop https://lnkd.in/gp6zWjHn #fire #construction #building #webinar #CEU #education #AIA #ICC #IIBEC #engineering #architecture

OSHA reports that there are more than 200 workplace fires per day in the United States. The property damage caused by these fires is estimated at $23 billion. Fire prevention is like swimming—it’s a skill and knowledge that everyone should have and develop for life. - First Onsite Property Restoration https://lnkd.in/gZxRCZAV #fire #disasterrecovery #ceilings #restoration

Love to see it! The Painters District Council 58 signatory contractor D&L Painting & Drywall, of Missouri, have addressed the labor shortage with the training of women. In this St. Louis setting, employees explain how to patch holes in drywall as part of an event celebrating Women in Construction Week sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction St. Louis Chapter. https://lnkd.in/gJctYAzf #construction #womeninconstruction #drywall #labor ??:Viktor Cvetkovic

At current rates of participation and completion, federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs, or GRAPs, are still failing to meet the construction industry’s short- and long-term skilled workforce development needs, according to an annual Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released U.S. Department of Labor data. ABC estimates that, in fiscal year 2024, the construction industry’s federal and state GRAPs had about 290,000 apprentice participants and yielded less than 40,000 completers. https://lnkd.in/gzjqnXcg #construction #contractors #apprenticeships

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Precast pilot competition was a rousing success, with a three-student team from the University of Maryland winning first place. The competition’s goal is to equip architecture students with the knowledge and ability to design a resilient enclosure system using architectural precast concrete. https://lnkd.in/gaS5K_39 #precast #concrete #students #competition

The EIFS market is expected to witness substantial growth. By 2030, the EIFS market is anticipated to reach a value of USD 33.52 billion, driven by technological advancements and rising consumer awareness about the benefits of energy-efficient construction materials, according to a press release Verified Market Research? https://lnkd.in/gTWzgjzU #EIFS #construction #energyefficiency

National Gypsum Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1925, the company has grown from a single product line into a comprehensive provider of innovative construction solutions. https://lnkd.in/gTwkRZfJ #gypsum #manufacturing #anniversary