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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

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.
A few months ago, I authored a two-part column on this page underscoring the concern of a growing labor shortage that has befallen troubled construction contractors of late.

President's Message

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year while looking ahead with optimism to 2025. This transitional period offers a unique opportunity to close out the year strong, allowing us to harness our experiences for future growth.
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

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.
Abstract Glass Architecture ceiling
The 2020 paper, “Technology Impact on the Means and Methods of Wall and Ceiling Construction,” from the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, noted that artificial intelligence (AI) applications “stand to bring about construction efficiency by impacting the constructability of designs.” That efficiency potential has now arrived.

New Products

Supported with a 30-year warranty, Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling tiles and panels have a long lifespan contributing to commercial and industrial projects’ interior designs and overall footprint.
Siplast, a Standard Industries company, introduces a self-adhered vapor permeable (VP) air- and water-resistive barrier (AWB) developed for commercial wall applications

FRAMECAD, a world leader in steel-frame-building innovation, launches FRAMECAD Nexa, the first end-to-end production management platform designed specifically for cold-formed steel framing. Nexa empowers cold-formed steel panelizers and modular builders

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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