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June 2024
15 Safety Tips to Prepare Crews for the Heat
How do you help your workers handle the heat? The industry’s safety directors have some practical ideas to share.
CEMCO® Super Seal-X Fire-Rated Deflection Bead
Super Seal-X is now tested and certified per UL-2079 with aluminum vertical window mullions! Super Seal-X provides 1- and 2-hour fire ratings per UL-2079, is sound tested per ASTM E90 and provides the same STC ratings as acoustic sealant. It comes with a black or white setback bubble gasket. (Sponsored)
Register for the June 20 "DeWalt Drywall Total Solutions Overview" Webinar
DeWalt will provide an in-depth overview of best-in-class products for the drywall and finishing user. Our training leadership team provides a comprehensive education on drywall applications and, more importantly, the solutions DeWalt tools and accessories provide for solving those applications.
Increase Efficiency and Safety with StudRite®
Achieve fast, safe construction of tall walls with StudRite by Marino\WARE®. The open-web design is easy to grab and reduces the weight per stud compared to conventional framing, providing efficient jobsite installation. StudRite also offers better STC and thermal ratings than typical studs, and simplified MEP installation. (Sponsored)
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New! T4 I-F Compact Insulation Tool
Experience the Ramset T4 I-F Compact Insulation tool—smaller, lighter and more powerful. Install insulation effortlessly, up to 4X faster than stick pins. The increased power ensures an improved stick rate, and the integrated cap feature contributes to energy savings. Enhanced safety is provided by the 180-degree rotating scaffold/belt hook. (Sponsored)
Time for a Change (Order)?
Stand up for yourself in the field and reduce the number of change orders.
Interlocking, Installer-Friendly Wall Panels
Appreciate the look and feel of real wood with the shiplap-inspired DURACLAD® Designer Series wall and ceiling panels. An ideal alternative to drywall, these water-, scratch- and dent-resistant panels can be installed directly on studs. Tongue-and-groove design, hidden fasteners and Class A fire rated. Custom designs available. (Sponsored)
Register for the June 27 "Reality Capture for Contractors" Webinar
Experience the power of AI-driven 360° documentation. Join Open Space’s Colin Riley (account executive) and Wesley DuBose (solutions engineer) and Manganaro Building Group’s Nick Sacco (director of operations) as they reveal its benefits to drywall contractors, including preventing rework, controlling labor, reducing travel and collaborating efficiently.
Manufacturer's Corner
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
CEMCO® is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Founded in 1974, CEMCO is recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States. CEMCO has built its reputation on the finest in quality material, using mill certified hot-dipped galvanized steel. (Sponsored)
Just Do It
What is the key to producing large volumes with a small team?
New SuperDrive® Mach1TM Steel Framing System
Steel framing is faster, easier and more efficient with the new SuperDrive® Mach1TM collated fastener solution from Grabber. Designed specifically for on-site and off-site steel framing, the Mach1 sets the standard for productivity. It’s up to five times faster than bulk screws, safer and offers multiple screw options. (Sponsored)
DOL Takes Critical Step in Heat Safety Rulemaking
The Department of Labor has taken an important step in addressing the dangers of workplace heat.
Experience the GMS Advantage
At GMS, we believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing. That’s why everything we do is centered around our customers. From local experts to industry leading safety practices, we’re always working for you. We supply building products, but deliver so much more. That’s the GMS advantage. (Sponsored)
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Stay on Track with the New TTG
Specified Technologies is the industry standard for firestop innovation, offering installation-friendly products along with unmatched firestop expertise. And, since ordering from multiple sources can be a hassle, streamline your materials procurement by ordering all your interior finish products, including Specified Technologies’ extensive firestopping line, all through your local distributor. (Sponsored)
FrameAll Drywall Grid— USA Tuff
You know what it takes. Up early, long hours, hard working ingenuity day-in, day-out. That beastly in-born work ethic called the American way. FrameAII Grid is built out of the same "do the job right" stuff. Rip through installs faster with a pre-engineered system—made right here in the USA! (Sponsored)
Value Every Voice: Management Engagement in Safety
No matter the experience level, everyone has a say in safety.
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