Rotary Lasers and Accessories
Milwaukee Tool announces the launch of four new M18™ Rotary Lasers and two new accessories. These M18™ Rotary Lasers are impact protected with the ability to withstand 1 1/2-meter drops and 2-meter tripod tips and provide a simplified setup for users. The M18™ Red Exterior Rotary Laser delivers accurate results when leveling on the job […]
AISI Publishes Design Examples to Illustrate Updated Provisions in AISI S100
The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D102-23, “Illustrative Examples for Provisions in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22.” The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement […]
Portable Microwave
Makita U.S.A., Inc. has released the 40V max XGT® Microwave (model MW001GZ, microwave only), an ideal addition to any job site, outdoor activity, or wherever hot food on the go is needed. The microwave features two power output levels at 350 watts and 500 watts. The microwave is ideal for transportation with a built-in carrying […]
Visual Safety System for Ladders
Werner introduces an entirely new visual safety system across their product line, including Werner Step Ladders, LeanSafe Ladders, Extension Ladders and Podium ladders. This new visual safety system has been recognized by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) magazine as a winner in the “High Visibility” products category. The new design enhancements, rolling out now and […]
Drywall Backing
Stockton Products™ announces the release of its patent pending TruFlush™ drywall backing, an innovative product designed to support wall mounted rails, grab bars and wall-mounted equipment and devices. As an alternative to notch track and flat strap, TruFlush™ backing installs 50% faster with fasteners on the inside of the metal studs and, more importantly, acts […]
SFIA: Setting the Bar for Quality
Before the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) was formed in 2011, manufacturers of cold-formed steel (CFS) studs and track lacked an industry-wide quality assurance program to give framing contractors confidence about the metal studs they used. Back then, pressure on builders to limit construction risks had been increasing, and this made it difficult for metal […]
The Scope of Succession Planning
Succession planning is often talked about only for business transitions. What about succession planning for the entire organization? Are we paying enough attention to our entire leadership pipeline? Is our organization ready for the next decade? Not having a succession plan can lead to business failure, excessive turnover or other undesirable results. Succession planning […]
Plan Ahead
If you know me, you know I don’t like numbers. I avoid doing any kind of arithmetic whenever I can, which is why I am always late in doing my taxes. Words are my thing. But I find myself paying more attention to certain numbers as I see my friends retiring or […]
Saint-Gobain to Upgrade Technology at Its Florida Gypsum Plant
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, will install recycling technology at its gypsum plant in Palatka, Fla., increasing the recycled content in its wallboard products manufactured in Palatka by 18,000 tons/year while also reducing the site’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2,260 tons/year. The project represents a $1.1 million investment. Gypsum […]