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What to Expect at This Year’s Highly Anticipated METALCON
By METALCON. All about the only worldwide event that celebrates the use of metal in construction and design. At this year’s METALCON, we’ve gathered some of the most respected thought leaders in the world to deliver a packed itinerary full of timely seminars and events that will enhance how ...
ICP’s List N Disinfectants Effective Against COVID-19 Delta Variant
U.S. EPA expects Fiberlock and Benefect products will kill all strains of SARS-CoV-2. ICP’s Environmental Restoration Group (ICP ERG), a leading supplier of professional abatement and remediation products to address environmental, safety and health hazards has announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed efficacy of their Benefect and Fiberlock ...
President Biden Issues Sweeping Vaccine Mandate for U.S. Workers
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. It is still unclear what impact this will have on the construction industry. On Thursday, September 9, President Biden announced the government’s most significant push to vaccinate the country. The proposed rules will require that all companies with more than 100 workers mandate COVID-19 ...
2020 Dodge Roofing Industry Report Shows Increase in Metal Roofing Use for U.S. Residential Re-roofing Market
The numbers are in and it’s good news for metal roofing. More homeowners are choosing sustainable, resilient metal for their re-roofing projects, according the latest 2020 Dodge Report that measures overall roofing demand and activity on an annual basis. The report reveals that the share of metal roofing used for residential ...
MCA Releases New White Paper "MCM Best Practices: Proper Surface Preparation for Stiffener Adhesion"
The technical document focuses on the proper preparation for the two most predominant materials used for stiffener adhesion. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a new white paper, “MCM Best Practices: Proper Surface Preparation for Stiffener Adhesion.” Metal Composite Material (MCM) cladding systems are an attractive and popular choice for aesthetics ...
Contractors Struggle as Clients Request 100% Vaccinated Job Sites
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Construction companies are concerned with how to implement new COVID-19 requirements and worry that mandates will make the labor shortage worse. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S., construction companies must once again follow local mask mandates, practice social distancing on ...
MRA Calls for Increased Government, Utility Action to Spur Home Efficiency Improvement and Reduce Climate Impacts
The MRA is calling on federal, state and local governments and utilities to take more action to incentivize homeowners to make smart, energy-efficient decisions. The start of fall is typically the time to prepare for cold weather. But with a changing climate many regions are experiencing hotter weather longer, making home ...
MCA Releases New White Paper: "Insulated Metal Panel NBC Specifications for Roofs and Walls"
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released the first of several industry-standard guide specifications. The first release consists of two specifications, based on criteria applicable to IMPs captured within the International Building Code or IBC. The paper is designed to aid designers working with Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) to help them ...
Fully Vaccinated Workers Can Relax Mask Requirements
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). New CDC regulations mean fully vaccinated construction workers are no longer required to wear masks when working. Construction employers and workers have more options at job sites as new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states a fully vaccinated person ...
How to Navigate Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Cost Increases and Material Shortages Amidst Growing Demand
By Gary Thill, IRE. As the nation emerges from COVID, demand is increasing, but manufacturers haven’t been able to ramp up production. Read on to learn how to prepare yourself. Market forecasts and reports have been seesawing recently. Where ABC reports a “tsunami of growth,” AGC’s Inflation Alert is ...
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