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Introducing the Grabber SuperDrive® Mach1™ 

The new Grabber® SuperDrive® Mach1™ is the first collated system designed to meet the demands of onsite and offsite light-gauge steel frame construction.
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Estimator's Edge

In my column last month, I introduced the concept of the “Iron Triangle.” This model in construction management consists of the elements of scope, budget and schedule.
“Vince, you’ll never be a decent project manager unless you’re a successful estimator as well.”
white, yellow and blue hard safety helmet hat for safety project of workman as engineer or worker, on concrete floor on city.
I’m never at a loss for words when describing the difficulties confronting my estimating contemporaries in their daily endeavors.

President's Message

The drywall industry, a cornerstone of modern construction, is experiencing a technological revolution that is transforming traditional building methods

InSync

Who can deny the allure of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)? Its potential to enhance processes, analyze data and automate project documentation is compelling.
The need for critical trades skills in the U.S. has never been greater. While we’re all aware of that, some of the figures I’ll present here have real implications on your project planning.
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.

New Products

ATAS International Inc. has rebranded its ATAS ASV (above sheathing ventilation) shim to the ASV/TB shim. TB is for thermal break, which the product achieves, along with providing ventilation above
Atlas recently introduced EnergyShield® XR Continuous Insulation. For both residential and commercial projects, it is the only polyiso continuous insulation board designed for both above- and below-grade applications.
Canvas, a construction robotics company, has launched its new compact 1200CX drywall finishing machine, equipped with a UR10e cobot (“collaborative robot”) arm from Universal Robots for Level 4 and 5

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.
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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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