An Honor to Be Your President
Howdy, AWCI family! I am truly humbled to serve as the new president of AWCI and look forward to the year ahead with great enthusiasm. It is an honor to lead such a remarkable group of individuals who continuously strive to improve and innovate within our industry.
All AWCI, All the Time
Getting to know more about some of the member contractors of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry may seem like the theme of this issue of AWCI’s Construction Dimensions.
Construction Trends: July 2024
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2024 reports that the construction industry continued growing despite various challenges. The index is produced by Marcum’s National Construction Services group.
Suicide in Construction II
Four years ago, I wrote about suicide in construction (AWCI’s Construction Dimensions, April 2020, page 17). I focused then on a lack of empathy as a potential suicide contributor.
Code Advocacy
In the building construction industry, we all have to work within the building codes—the rules for how buildings are constructed. But how do the codes get written and adopted into law, and what influence can we as wall and ceiling contractors have on these rules?
Gusset Plate
ClarkDietrich is giving framing contractors a tested and proven solution for quickly repairing steel framing members with oversized mechanical, electrical and plumbing cutouts.
Self-Sealing Fasteners
TruFast® is continuing to grow its portfolio of TubeSeal™ self-sealing fasteners to give building professionals cost-effective solutions to help ensure the integrity of air and moisture barriers.
Self-Rescue System
Werner introduces the ProForm Switchpoint™ Self-Rescue System. Designed for industry professionals who want to take control of their own rescue, the innovative system builds upon Werner’s patented Chair in the Air technology.
18V Cordless Tools
Bosch Power Tools introduces a variety of products including an 18V deep cut band saw, planer, impact wrench and blower, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio.