Drywall Contractors News
- Province warned of fire risks from code change Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:22AMThe Architectural Institute of British Columbia has ongoing serious concerns with fire safety in six-storey wood-frame buildings.
- Experts warned B.C. of fire risks before taller wood buildings allowed: documents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:01PMThe Architectural Institute of British Columbia stands by its “serious concern” with fire safety in six-storey wood-frame buildings, it says — concern originally expressed in a letter, obtained by The Vancouver Sun, that was submitted to government before building-code changes were introduced in 2009 to allow for these buildings.
- Fort Stewart hospital to be expanded Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:18AMThe construction that in recent years has become a seemingly normal part of garrison life at Fort Stewart is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2010 alone the Savannah District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed complexes for two brigade combat teams, a soldier family assistance center and a live-fire shooting facility. And that doesn’t include the 457-acre, $315 million complex ...
- Judge Approves $55 Million Chinese Drywall Settlement Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:15PMA federal judge in New Orleans has given preliminary approval to a $55 million settlement of claims against Banner Supply Co., a Miami based company which supplied defective Chinese drywall to contractors and builders.
- BJAAdventures.com Offers Affordable, Quality Contractor & Surveyor Equipment Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:38AMFounder of BJAAdventures.com, Henry Apple, is proud to unveil his latest business venture. Customers are encouraged to browse through a comprehensive collection of high quality contractor and surveyor equipment and accessories. Choose from digital laser levels and angle locators, aluminum straight edges, brass plumb bobs, measuring tapes, and more. For additional information, visit the site’s ...
- Courtrooms getting repair priority Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:19AMRepairs to courtrooms damaged by a June 12 water leak in the Berks County Services Center should be completed before the end of August, Commissioner Kevin S. Barnhardt said Wednesday.
- How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, July 10 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:24PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
- City takes another look at sites under supervision of rogue inspectors Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:11PMFor construction experts watching the bribery scandal unfold at the Department of Building and Safety, there are nagging worries.
- Castaneda/Reiman - simulations, substances, humor Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:37PMThe long creative collaboration of Charlie Castaneda and Brody Reiman, who sign themselves Castaneda/Reiman, has kept their work on a slow upswing, as their show at Baer Ridgway proves. Its overall title - "Still Life...
- Volunteers lend a hand at workcamp Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:40AMThis article has been read 0 times.
- How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, July 3 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:58PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
- 5 Hot Industries Every Small Business Owner Should Know About Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:44AMWant to know what industries are heating up? Industry analyst IBISWorld just released its picks for the 5 hottest startup industries for the next five years.
- OneSource Development© Announces Major Company Expansion Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:39PMWith a combined 30 years of general construction experience in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan and Northern and Southern Arizona Markets, OneSource Development© is pleased to announce the expansion of their organization as the company embarks and advances a massive expansion of their services by developing a "One Source" shop for all general construction needs.
- Selling a house? A handyman may be just what you need Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 6:48AMHome repair to-do lists tend to pile up. They become honey-do lists, albatrosses that can threaten the best of relationships. When buying or selling a home, the to-do list, often called a punch list, can become a tipping point between buyers and sellers.
- Company Profile for Allied Building Products Corp. Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:16AM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Building Products was founded in 1950 and has grown to be one of the largest building products distributors in the United States. Our branches supply residential roofing and siding contractors, commercial roofing & waterproofing contractors, as well as drywall and acoustical tile contractors. Allied is a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc. which is the North American holding ...
- COPPER: Criminalâs New Gold Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:35AMItâs just one of the three colored metals found on this earth of ours. Copper is far more valuable than gold in comparison to the real benefits it brings to the human race.
- Research and Markets: A Drywall & Insulation Contractors World Report for 2011 - Providing Essential Forecasts ... Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:58PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af583e/drywall_insulati) has announced the addition of the "Drywall & Insulation Contractors World Report" report to their offering. The Drywall & Insulation Contractors World Report provides data on the net market for the Products and Services covered in each of the countries ...
- Kuiken Brothers Opens Innovative New Lumberyard Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:29AMNew Retail Site Features a 12-Acre, State-of-the-Art, Drive-Through Lumber and Building Materials Facility
- Allied Building Products Corp. Completes Acquisition of Astro Building Supplies, Inc. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:58AMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Building Products Corp., a division of Oldcastle, Inc. (NYSE: CRH) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Astro Building Supplies, Inc., a privately held wholesale building materials supplier based in Taylor, Michigan. Astro Building Supplies, Inc., a two branch distributor of roofing, siding and windows, was founded in 1966 by Don ...
- Bid for PD roof includes $10,000 contingency Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:29PMWALLINGFORD - A Town Council vote Tuesday night to fund the replacement of the Police Department roof came after more than a half-hour of debate, heated at times, about the construction bidding process and department head responsibility in choosing contractors.
- Volunteers recycle tornado-hit houses Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:10AMJojo Macatiag ducked under a tent roof and walked across freshly ground mulch, aiming for a truck that had just pulled in the driveway in Apison. Once there, he helped the driver unload food supplies.
- COPPER: Criminalâs New Gold Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:21PMItâs just one of the three colored metals found on this earth of ours. Copper is far more valuable than gold in comparison to the real benefits it brings to the human race.
- Ames Taping Tools Names Mark Wilson to Lead Corporate Education/Industry Stewardship Program Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:30PMDULUTH, GA -- Ames Taping Tools announced the appointment of Mark Wilson to the new corporate role of director of education with responsibilities for product education and industry stewardship, according to President and CEO Andrew Reed.
- Miami Company Agrees To Settlement Over Chinese Drywall Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:57PMA Miami company which supplied defective Chinese drywall to contractors and builders has agreed to pay $55 million to settle claims that the corrosive product damaged homes.
- Water in the court Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:23AMA broken valve in the Berks County Services Center causes serious damage but building crews get high marks for their swift response.
- Drywall liability case drags on 2 years Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:09PMNORFOLK, Va., June 13 (UPI) -- Scores of Virginia homeowners driven from their homes by toxic drywall are still trying to recover their costs after two years.
- Storm damage brings work, more jobs in construction industry Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:25PMThe severe weather last April has been a nightmare for many homeowners and drivers who suffered extensive damage. It is also a much needed boost for the construction industry and for people in need of a job.
- Joplin Tornado: Temporary Drop-off Site for Debris Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 7:23PMAppliances and electronics can be taken to North Lone Elm Road. The City of Joplin has announced a temporary drop-off location for tornado debris.
- Ames(R) Bolsters 70-Year Commitment to Professional Finishing Contractor Education Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:24AMAmes Taping Tools appointed Mark Wilson to the new corporate role of director of education with responsibilities for product education and industry stewardship. Ames President Andrew Reed notes that the creation of this new role underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to market development, product innovation and technical leadership, as well as the company’s heritage of contractor ...
- Renovating your kitchen? Do it yourself and save Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:19AMRoz and Paul Sova found the perfect home in West Milford, N.J., a ranch house with six acres and a big barn for their three horses. But the tiny kitchen -- a 1970s nightmare with dark cabinets, vinyl flooring and laminate counters -- had to go.
- FEMA explains flood coverage Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:37PMNorm Ashford, an insurance specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency , briefed more than 100 Realtors, lenders and homebuilders on Wednesday at the Kelly Inn about flood insurance coverage.
- CertainTeed Debuts Easi-Lite Lightweight Gypsum Board Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:01PMTAMPA, FL -- CertainTeed is introducing a new drywall solution, Easi-Lite™ gypsum board. Up to 30 percent lighter than standard gypsum boards, Easi-Lite can be used for both interior ceilings and walls in residential and commercial applications.
- 2 companies settle overtime complaint Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 3:56PMTwo Lafayette-area drywall companies have agreed to pay about $203,000 in back wages. The settlement between the U.S. Labor Department, Escapade Acoustic Drywall and Lloyd N. Moreau LLC covers 224 drywall installers.
- Kentucky Area Remodeler to Offer Contracting Services in Disaster Areas Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 8:30AMMinority Owned Small Business, Marshall Management Co. announced today that they will actively seek partnerships with larger construction firms to support local disaster relief efforts.
- PeerAssist Releases New Construction Safety Certification Software Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:18AMPeerAssist, a leading developer of tailored construction management software solutions, raises the bar for construction safety with their new application, Certification Assist. This unique construction safety certification software allows contractors to oversee and track all employees to determine who has, needs or is going to need additional safety training.
- Wood waste recycling a chicken-or-egg challenge Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 5:56PMIndustry cautious as region plans for disposal ban
- Wait for Chinese drywall fix drags on Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:13AMAlmost eight months after a pilot program was announced by a Chinese manufacturer to fix 300 homes with defective drywall, some Southwest Florida homeowners say they are tired of waiting.
- New university building aims for green standard Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 7:14AMThe sign on the door leading to the almost-completed first phase of the University of Windsor new engineering building said the facility was being "purged."
- Icynene Insulation Positioned to Reach More Canadian Markets Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:56AMMISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icynene grows its market reach and impact by naming WSB Titan a Distributor of its spray foam insulation products. Icynene spray foam insulation delivers up to 50% energy savings.
- Zanesville, Malta Muskingum Valley Health Centers to open this summer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:49AMConstruction continues on the Muskingum Valley Health Center on Adair Avenue in Zanesville. The center is expected to open this summer. For more photos, visit www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com.
- Blaklader Workpants make a great gift for dad Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 8:58AMSARASOTA, Florida Blaklader work pants and shorts are the perfect gift for dad this Fathers Day. Blaklader Bantam workpants and shorts are specially designed for durability and comfort while working around the house and in the garden. Doesnt he have enough ties anyway Get him something he can use this year something functional. Blaklader...
- Funnel hit 110 mph Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 11:03PMAn EF1 tornado with wind speeds topping 110 mph touched down in Winfield and traveled across the West Branch of the Susquehanna River into Point Township on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday.
- Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Urges All Potential Florida Home Buyers to Use Their Chinese Drywall Inspection ... Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:52AMThe Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is urging anyone in Florida, or from out of state considering the purchase of a Florida home, or condominium bank owned foreclosure to use their toxic Chinese drywall inspection service. They say, "Toxic Chinese drywall home foreclosures in Florida is a gigantic problem, and most people from outside of Florida have never heard of it. We have built an amazing ...
- Councilman in Cape evokes ire for remarks Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 1:15AMA Cape Coral city councilman who wants to attack the Chinese drywall problem is under fire by the local construction industry for saying contractors...
- Bethany for Children & Families steps up to help Rock Island family get a home Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 11:04PMLife is a lot better these days for Gloria Sonnier and her three children.
- Elgin’s Lamp Inc. manages major ECC building project Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 3:54PMConstructing the 140,000-square-foot Health and Life Science Center at Elgin Community College requires fitting millions of pieces together correctly, all in sequence, to make the puzzle come out right. Ian Lamp, vice president of marketing and sales for Lamp Inc., the construction manager on the job, said, “A truck driver stops in Texas to see his girlfriend, and we don’t get the terrazzo we ...
- Readers ask about contractors, bids and payment schedules Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 11:08AMContractor Adam Reed shares answers about renovation project steps.
- Flint Journal photo galleries May 16th-20th 2011 Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:06PMEnlarge Ryan Garza Ryan Garza | The Flint Journal Phil Heil, of Howell, drives up a hill while squeezing through a tight space with his Jeep on Monday at the Mounds ORV Park in Genesee Township during the opening day of the season at the Mounds.
- Hope Rescues a hit with White Sox pitcher Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 10:20PMALTON - Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, who pitched a perfect game last year, and his wife, Jamie, apparently found the perfect charity for them in Hope Rescues.
- Hope Rescues a hit with White Sox pitcher Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 10:20PMALTON - Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, who pitched a perfect game last year, and his wife, Jamie, apparently found the perfect charity for them in Hope Rescues.
