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A compromising vacation: are you like me? You go on a vacation and are accused of not leaving work behind. I don't mean fretting about your business, and if all the little details have been handled. I mean spending too much time looking at construction details.(up FRONT)

Jun 01, 2008; Fowler, Mark ... Take heart, you are not alone, not by a long shot and I have proof. The following are the writings I have done on vacation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Location: Paris, France Time: midday A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Louvre ...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)(Conference notes)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Editor, This letter is in response to your March 2008 article, Quest for Insurance, We believe the intent of the article was to educate contractors about insurance issues and provide a balanced view of the options. Instead, the article favored the solution offered by its ...

Calender.(TRADENEWS)(Calendar)

Jun 01, 2008 ... <Pre> JULY 9-12 FWCCA Marriott Marco Island Marco Island, Fla. www.fwcca.org 20-26 SIA Denver Convention Center Denver www.scaffold.org SEPTEMBER 10-12 THE REMODELING SHOW ...

Nate Kredich.(PEOPLE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Nate Kredich has been named Vice President for Residential Market Development, of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In the newly created position, he will oversee USGBC's ...

Barbara Catlow.(PEOPLE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Dryvit Corp has promoted Barbara Catlow to Director of Marketing Communications. She has been a Dryvit employee for 25 years, most recently as Manager of Marketing Services. She ...

Robert F. Welch.(PEOPLE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Robert F. Welch, former owner and long-time editor of Walls & Ceilings, passed away February 20, 2008 at the age of 92. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. Welch was born October 13, 1915 in Denver. He met Ruth, his wife of 70 years, while ...

Sto sponsors contest for bucket drumming.(TRADENEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Sto Corp. is sponsoring a bucket-drumming contest "to find the best bucket drummer in the building industry." Cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500 in several categories, including one for children, will be awarded. The competition is free and open to industry members. Rules ...

Construction economist cites nonresidential growth.(TRADENEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... The chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America said new spending figures are encouraging for the construction industry. "Nonresidential construction spending rose an impressive 1.3 percent in March and 12 percent compared to March 2007," said Ken Simonson, chief AGC ...

New York approves Marino\WARE ViperStud.(TRADENEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... The New York City Department of Buildings has accepted Marino\WARE's new drywall-framing ViperStud wall assembly designs as meeting required fire resistance ratings and has certified that it is rated for 1- and 2-hour fire walls per ASTM E-119, the company announced in April. ...

Spackle.(Cartoon)

Jun 01, 2008; Coverly, Dave ... DON'T GeT Me STARTeD ON ReAL eSTATe ... I CAN'T eVeN SeLL A e# LITTLE ...

Polyurethane niches.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... OUTWATER PLASTICS INDUSTRIES INC. The new Colossal Series of high-density polyurethane niches and pilasters are produced in rigid steel molds and can be used in virtually all types of commercial and residential environments. The niches are lightweight, strong and can be ...

Decorative vinyl corner bead.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... TRIM-TEX INC. The Step A Bull bead in either a 1-1/2-inch or 3/4-inch radius features 3/16-inch steps on both sides of the radius. It is designed for any outside corner, to create decorative columns, soffits, and niches. In addition to a ...

Exterior trim.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... BRIGHTSIDE INC. This exterior dentil trim is designed to add architectural detail to brick, vinyl, fiber cement and wood siding without miters, face nailing, caulking or painting. They are designed with interlocking ends to create a seamless look with no gaps and 4-foot lengths ...

PVC molding.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... KOMA TRIM PRODUCTS The One-Piece Water Table is a flat board with an integral 15-degree water shed (1 3/4-inch projection), that is designed to increase the speed of a traditional installation. These fabricated boards are manufactured using a miter fold and weld ...

Pre-assembled dormer kit.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... FYPON This millwork kit is handcrafted from more than a dozen components and comes pre-assembled for easy installation. A half-inch exterior plywood template gives users a step-by-step visual pattern and explains where to cut out the window. The kit eliminates the need to have ...

Flexible trim molding.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... RESINART DuraFlex is a urethane-based trim molding used for windows, arches, curved walls and other applications where bending is a necessity. It contains no VOCs, is environmentally friendly, is stainable with water-based stains, and does ...

Gypsum-coated interior trims.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... DECORAWALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS INC. Decoralite is a new lightweight foam molding designed for interior applications. It is made from an EPS foam core coated with a lightweight modified plaster to make it flexible and durable. It is designed not to shrink or ...

Flexible molding.(Trims and Moldings)

Jun 01, 2008 ... NMC AMERICA INC. ARSTYL Flex polyurethane molding is lightweight for easy installation and allows it to curve around walls and flow together to create a complete look. The moldings are manufactured using aluminum molds and produced with ...

Pre-planning for success: smart decisions regarding labor and materials pave the way for profit.

Jun 01, 2008; Brady, Todd ... When the best possible production, quality and safety are your goals, it requires applying the Principle of the Six Ps.: "Proper prior planning prevents poor performance." It's no secret that pre-planning and using quality materials are the best ways to achieve high production ...

Textures for profit: contractors are expanding their texture portfolios to add variety for customers.

Jun 01, 2008; Shutt, Craig A. ... For every five homes taking part in a Parade of Homes in Austin, Texas, Leonel LeBaron estimates his drywalling handiwork appears in three of them. That's because local homebuilders want to showcase their products with his custom textures, such as Four Seasons, Texas Trowel, Old World, and ...