ASA: Subcontractors “Cannot Be Strictly Liable” for Installing Materials That Comply with Specifications
A California court case will determine whether a construction subcontractor can be held “strictly liable” for installing material on a project that complied with specifications that the subcontractor did not write, and that was approved by the architect. The American Subcontractors Association, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, and the Roofing […]
6” Wide Planks
Armstrong® Ceiling Systems has expanded its portfolio of MetalWorks™ Linear products to include new 6" wide planks. With the introduction of the new 6" width, the MetalWorks Linear line of standard ceiling products now includes 4 plank widths for interior applications (4", 6", 8" and 12"), including a nominal 1" reveal, and 3plank […]
Housing Starts Edge Lower in August, Permits Up
Nationwide housing starts dropped 3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.126 million units in August, according to data released Sept. 17 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Overall permit issuance rose 3.5 percent to a rate of 1.170 million. “Permit growth indicates that […]
Wireless 4.0 Ah Battery
With the release of the WCBAT620 18V 4.0 Ah wireless battery, Bosch delivers even greater runtime from the company’s Power Ready Wireless Charging System. The WCBAT620 18V battery offers 50% more runtime versus the current 2.0 Ah wireless battery. Both the 4.0 Ah and 2.0 Ah Bosch wireless batteries offer up to 100% longer life […]
New Home Sales Rise 5.7 Percent in August
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 5.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 552,000 units in August from an upwardly revised July reading, according to data released Sept. 24 from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. “We continue to hear from our members that more serious home buyers are returning […]
Prefabricated Doorway Arch Kits
Create picture-perfect arches and rounded doorways quickly and simply with Go With The Curve™ Arch Kits from Fulcrum Composites, Inc. The prefabricated arches install and finish like drywall, but in a fraction of the time. No additional framing is required, and there is no need to wet, score and bend drywall to the […]
Innovation Report: Our Grade Is a B
Let’s define innovation as something new that has value—a new method, idea or product of worth. What worthy things has the industry created? We’ve got widespread acceptance and use of computer estimating and project management systems. Total station layout is being tried on many job sites. Then, there are new building […]
Architecture Billings Index Backslides Slightly
The Architecture Billings Index slipped in August after showing mostly healthy business conditions so far this year. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the August ABI score was 49.1, down […]
Ultra Flexible Sanding Products
3M™ Advanced Abrasives Ultra Flexible Sanding Products last longer than conventional sandpaper and can help pros deliver excellent results, job after job. Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets can roll, fold, shape or twist to fit into and around the most intricate corners and surfaces. Ultra Flexible Sanding Rolls deliver all the benefits […]