Same Old Song and Dance
It might be a new year, but we still have the same old problems. Ever since the onslaught of COVID-19 in 2019, things changed, and the effects are still being felt in ever-climbing interest rates, labor shortages, material woes, loss of markets and cashflow problems. Same old song and dance, right? That’s why we […]
What’s Next in the Building Code?
Building codes are considered living documents, which means they evolve with time.
Smith Celebrates 45 Years with BakerTriangle
Jerry Smith, president of the Austin division of BakerTriangle in Texas, celebrated 45 years with the company last month. He has the second longest tenure in BakerTriangle history, second only to the company’s chairman of the board, Steve Baker. As president of Baker Drywall Austin, Smith works with the project managers reviewing […]
Battery with Pouch Cell Technology
DeWalt unveils the DeWalt 20V MAX 5Ah Battery, its most powerful battery in its class. The DeWalt Powerstack™ 20V MAX 5Ah Battery builds upon the innovative Powerstack™ platform providing unparalleled performance for many DeWalt cordless power tools. Benefits include 50% more power, 50% more work per charge (DeWalt’s most efficient battery in […]
Registration for Build23: AWCI’s Convention + Expo Is Open
All the information you need to attend Build23: AWCI’s Convention + Expo, March 12–16 at the Paris Las Vegas, is available online at www.awci.org/convention. AWCI advises potential attendees to make hotel reservations as soon as possible as the AWCI room block is expected to sell out quickly due to increased activity in Las Vegas […]
Fire Rated Doors
Vicaima has developed the FR45 SK Single and Pairs, a reliable and high-performance fire door that can be tailored to several formats, such as residential, commercial or healthcare markets. The model presents itself as a high quality 45-minute fire-rated door with nominal thickness 1 3/4", composite mineral core, rails and stiles. […]
L&W Supply Opens Its First Location in New York City
L&W Supply has opened its first location in New York City at 49-29 30th Place in Long Island City, New York. Dave Dickerson manages the new location. He has over three decades of experience in the building supply industry. He started his career in 1986 and has held various operations and sales positions throughout […]
Ceiling Panels
With the addition of new realistic wood-look visuals to its line of Lyra® PB ceiling panels, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions has combined the beauty of large format wood ceilings with superior sound absorption and sustainability without the expense. Lyra PB Wood-Look panels have an NRC of up to 0.95. Made with […]
DOL, IRS Renew Agreement to Continue, Improve Joint Effort to Combat Employee Misclassification
The U.S. Department of Labor and the IRS renewed a memorandum of understanding and added a streamlined process for joint referrals and closer coordination to stop businesses from misclassifying workers and denying them their full wages, benefits and protections under the law. The updated MOU will also help the department’s Wage and […]