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Stay on Track with the New TTG

TTG from Specified Technologies makes short work of construction joints in gypsum board construction. It eliminates the need for firestop sealants or sprays by firestopping as the wall is constructed.
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Estimator's Edge

Having had the past privilege of shepherding a number of prospective estimators from time to time, I’ve experienced an amusing misconception among many of these “bidmeister” “want-to-bes.”
The 2024 hurricane season is finally ending, thank goodness.
Along with a welcome influx of neophyte “bidmeisters” gathering by my doorway as of late, I am greeted with a number of questions that could only be proposed by a such flock of interns and apprentices.

President's Message

As we step into the New Year, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment—one that invites both reflection and renewal.
In addition to being 2024–2025 president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Johnny Barnes is principal at TriCoast Building Group LLC in Gainesville, Florida.

InSync

Is your portfolio filled with impressive high-profile projects? That’s good. You know the key players in your market.
Failure costs money. A missed deadline or a design flaw can lead to significant project setbacks. A safety oversight could bring danger.
Aerial view of a data centers in Ashburn, Virginia
A photo in The Washington Post shows an Amazon data center towering over several large residential homes in Loudoun County, Virginia, some just 50 feet away from the facility.

New Products

Simpson Strong-Tie offers comprehensive structural solutions for cold-formed steel construction.
Muddskip Drywall Additive is a revolutionary product that transforms existing drywall products, both dry mix and premix formulas, into a product that looks like plaster, acts like plaster and performs
ATAS International introduces the newest panel series in their vast product offering at METALCON in Atlanta. MetaFlex offers the latest innovations in durable, stylish wall cladding solutions and the series

Codes & Standards

I often get calls about specific fire rating details: Do I have to install this backer piece behind my control joint? Do butt joints have to be staggered? Is it OK to run wallboard vertically rather than horizontally?
This month I want to cover interior gypsum applications. The joint requirements are different for exterior applications and for portland cement plaster.
Image model of acoustic baffles
In this month’s installment, we will cover the ceilings portion of acoustics, including STC requirements for floor-ceiling assemblies, and introduce the concept of structure-borne sound and impact insulation class.

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