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October 2024

Sound Isolation Solutions

Upgrade your ceiling systems with the RSIC® -SI-CRC2 LP, our sleek, low-profile, 1″-deflection spring isolator designed for spaces as tight as 3-5/8″.

October 2024

Jobsite Floor Reinforcement

Combat Construction Safety Products, the creator and manufacturer of Combat Mat, has introduced a new product designed to enhance floor protection over extended areas—Hallway Hero.

October 2024

AWCI Member Spotlight: 5 Angle Construction

Back in the day, we just had grid and plain old ceiling tile, and once in a while we’d throw in tegular grid. Now we’re doing the plank system, off-modular layouts, wood ceilings and linear...

October 2024

Sustainability: What Is It Really?

In this article, we will see how new buildings work to nurture a warming planet, and how the wall and ceiling industry can be a part of this new wave of sustainability.

October 2024

Fire Barrier or Smoke Barrier? That’s the Question

T his question comes up a lot. The International Building Code (IBC) since its inception has several types of assemblies defined for use in fire-resistance-rated or smoke resistance wall and horizontal assemblies.

October 2024

Build Crazy Geometries

The 2020 paper, “Technology Impact on the Means and Methods of Wall and Ceiling Construction,” from the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, noted that artificial intelligence (AI) applications “stand to bring about construction...

October 2024

Labor Shortage Reprised

A few months ago, I authored a two-part column on this page underscoring the concern of a growing labor shortage that has befallen troubled construction contractors of late.

October 2024

Construction Trends: October 2024

Townhouse construction remained elevated in the Q2 2024, as demand for medium-density housing continues to be solid despite slowing for other sectors of the housing industry.

October 2024

In Memoriam: Barbara Kono

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Kono on September 4, 2024.

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