Fireproofing

Fire Safety Experts to Gather in Philadelphia

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:54:00 -0400

NAMBA to meet downtown Philly in September.

LAST CALL: Enter Now for W&C Top 50 Contractors

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400

W&C’s Top 50 submissions page is still open for your entries.

GMS Enters Into Agreement With The Home Depot to Be Acquired by SRS Distribution

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0400

The powerhouse distributor accepts the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer's bid.

ABC Supports Reintroduction of Employee Rights Act

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:46:00 -0400

The legislation provides critical protections for workers in construction and other industries subject to unionization pressure campaigns.

EIMA Welcomes Five New Associate Members, Signaling Strong Industry Momentum

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

The additions bring EIMA’s Associate membership to a record 17, reflecting growing interest and engagement across the industry.

GMS Announces its 2025 Expo in Southern California

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:47:13 -0400

The supply company will host its annual event in San Diego.

Level 5 to the Finish

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:05:16 -0400

Level 5 Inc. makes a name for itself in Northern California.

Balancing Fire Resistance and Sustainability in Building Design

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Balancing fire resistance and sustainability is a complex challenge. Both goals are critical yet achieving them simultaneously can involve trade-offs. See the latest methods builders can use to shrink their environmental footprint without compromising safety.

Hydrant Failures Complicate Houston Drywall Warehouse Fire

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:43:17 -0400

Houston firefighters faced strong challenges battling a massive warehouse fire in the northwest after two fire hydrants failed.

CRS Announces Expanded Board of Directors and Corporate Structure

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:54:00 -0400

Additions bring top level board and business advisory experience to the company.

Navigating Tariffs: How Global Trade Policies Shape the Wall and Ceiling Industry

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:49 -0400

From steel framing to drywall and insulation, the wall and ceiling industry faces significant challenges and opportunities due to shifting tariff policies, with wide-ranging effects on costs, supply chains, and innovation.

US MgO Sets Up Shop in North Carolina

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The manufacturer sets to break ground on second North Carolina manufacturing plant.

Magnesium Oxide Cement Sheathing by US MgO

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:53:00 -0400

Comprising a proprietary magnesium oxychloride cement formula and other inorganic materials, Innovation MgO panels are supported by the most rigorous product manufacturing, testing, and quality control standards in the market. Panels are naturally fire-resistant, provide industry-leading flexural strength and dimensional stability, and offer high durability with six months of weather exposure.

CEMCO Announces Exclusive TSN Distribution in Western States

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:23:00 -0400

CEMCO and The Steel Network establish exclusive distribution of clips and connectors.

Platinum Drywall Installs Rock in Little Rock

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:10:30 -0400

Little Rock’s Platinum Drywall explains what it means to be a contractor in Arkansas—and beyond.

Rebuilding Fire-damaged N. Carolina With Love—and Insulation

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Volunteers, both professionals and those eager to help, rebuild Asheville post fire damage.

Extreme Steel Celebrates 25 Years

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:49:00 -0400

The company announces a quarter of century of building American excellence: recognized for expertise, excellence and client satisfaction.

After the Fire: Prevention is the Goal

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Fire prevention includes the dangers of water and mold.

FCIA to Host Exams This May

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:04:00 -0400

The Firestop Contractors International Association will hold exams at its annual show coming up in May.

STC Ratings or Fire Performance?

dmistler@cemcosteel.com (David Mistler) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:06:12 -0500

Balancing Fire Safety & Sound Control: Ensuring Long-Term Building Performance

GMS Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:51:00 -0500

GMS reports that the third quarter of fiscal 2025 results in pricing resilience despite declining end market demand.

FL Crane & Sons Reports Exciting 2024, Opens Office in Miami

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:45:07 -0500

The southern-based contractor announces continued growth and its entry into the Florida market.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:25:00 -0500

The association reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January.

Fire Damage Recommendations

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:50:00 -0500

For fire-rated assemblies, any assembly directly exposed to the fire should be rebuilt.

Knauf Launches Virtual Reality Training for Customers

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:30:00 -0500

Knauf Insulation Inc. announced the launch of Knauf Academy virtual reality training for customers, with support from digital innovation studio Subvrsive.

The Wait Is Over

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Firestop Contractors International Association’s ECA ’25 is your gateway to action and innovation in firestopping and passive fire protection.

Exterior Cavity Fireblocking: Exceeding Fire Performance

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s language around fire protection in exterior façades. Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding, with few exceptions.

G&G Insulation—Idaho’s Premier Subcontractor

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:19:00 -0500

Brandon Gallegos is the principal and owner of G&G Insulation of Meridian, Idaho. W&C met up with him this September at the Annual ICAA Trade Show in Chicago. For the February issue, the magazine features G&G Insulation as its coverstar.

Fireproofing - It’s Not Just Materials

bill@fcia.org (Bill McHugh) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Fireproofing works through a system of tests and instructions.

All Things Gypsum: Firewalls

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

There is a lot of confusion in the field over area-separation firewalls and utility placement. I know that the GA has a position statement that clarifies criteria for the placement of utilities in the flanking walls on either side of a two-hour, steel H-stud, gypsum shaftliner panel area-separation wall.