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Estimator's Edge

At the close of my last installment of Estimator’s Edge, I posed a question that still haunts me: Will AI ultimately render the estimating profession obsolete? The answer lies with the general consequences that have arisen to date.
As any astute bidmeister who plunges into the murky waters of specialty contract review will attest, the world of construction agreements is enough to make one’s head spin like a dervish dancer on crack.
The title for this writing most unambiguously shouts out a question that started echoing along cerebral pathways, beginning in the morning hours of February 28.

President's Message

True job satisfaction stems from work done safely, correctly and with uncompromised pride.

InSync

Why would a wall and ceiling industry writer read a 560-page memoir by Bono, the lead singer of U2?
A superintendent starts the day with a plan. By 10:00 am, it’s gone. A last-minute redesign derails production. He defaults to action. He steps in to do the work.
As I write this column, the economic signals are not particularly reassuring.

New Products

FLEX has launched its cordless 24V 1/4 Sheet / Detail Sander (FX3591-1M), a versatile 2-in-1 tool designed for precision sanding in hard-to-reach spaces. Ideal for remodelers, painters, and cabinet makers,

ATAS International has introduced MultiFin, a new structural rainscreen wall-panel series designed to elevate building façades.
Mirka has launched its next-generation DEROS II and DEOS II electric sanders, delivering smarter, more ergonomic tools for professional surface finishing.

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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