Critical Lighting
Q: What is meant by the phrase “critical lighting”? A: In general, critical lighting can be considered as any lighting condition that tends to magnify surface anomalies on a finished surface. The finish could be an interior painted gypsum panel wall or ceiling surface. It could also be an exterior wall covered with […]
Construction Quality Award 2021: Steel Framing
The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s Excellence in Construction Quality Awards demonstrate the craft and management expertise of AWCI contractors, the products of AWCI manufacturer members and the procurement skills of AWCI supplier members. Along with AWCI’s award partners—the Gypsum Association, the Steel Framing Industry Association and the EIFS Industry Members Association—AWCI and […]
Vision of the Future of Buildings
When it comes to putting a building together, there have always been the tried and true styles that transcend time. Over the years the construction industry has tried to adopt many different building techniques in an attempt to efficiently speed up the overall process while still successfully navigating through the complicated operation. Some of […]
Laser Measures
Bosch Power Tools introduces BLAZE™ Laser Measures, equipped with 11 different measuring functions and a range up to 65'. They are built for complete durability with full, rubber-overmold housings protecting every impact point and IP65 ratings. The tools are powered by two standard AA batteries or the GLM-BAT (Lithium Ion battery pack). Now […]
Construction Quality Award 2021: Stucco
The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s Excellence in Construction Quality Awards demonstrate the craft and management expertise of AWCI contractors, the products of AWCI manufacturer members and the procurement skills of AWCI supplier members. Along with AWCI’s award partners—the Gypsum Association, the Steel Framing Industry Association and the EIFS Industry Members Association—AWCI and […]
To All Members
It is hard for me to believe, but my term as AWCI president will be over at the end of this month. In the previous three years on the AWCI executive committee, one of the presidential tasks that I least looked forward to was writing these messages. It turns out this task is one of […]
Heavy-Duty Utility Vest
Pyramex® introduces its Heavy-Duty Utility Vest (RVZT44B Series). This highly functional vest is created for virtually all your in-the-field needs. In addition to a bevy of handy features, this hi-vis ultra-lightweight vest is built tough to withstand day-in and day-out use. The back features a D-Ring pass through slot for ease of use […]
Construction Quality Award 2021: Stucco (Honorable Mention)
The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s Excellence in Construction Quality Awards demonstrate the craft and management expertise of AWCI contractors, the products of AWCI manufacturer members and the procurement skills of AWCI supplier members. Along with AWCI’s award partners—the Gypsum Association, the Steel Framing Industry Association and the EIFS Industry Members Association—AWCI and […]
Face the Strange
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. (Turn and face the strange.)—David Bowie I have seen many changes in my lifetime, and perhaps one of the best and most valuable is seeing how the roles of women and people of other cultures have evolved. Lucy and Ricky, Laura and Rob and many others couldn’t be shown on television sleeping […]