Association news: Industry leaders form Get the Lead Out plumbing consortium

President Obama signed the federal “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” into law on Jan. 4, 2011. The bill becomes effective Jan. 4, 2014. The federal law was spearheaded by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), based upon the template of a California law generally referred to as AB 1953.

Client news: ICC-ES updates ESR-2631 verifying Chicago Metallic 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip meets code requirements

Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip and suspended ceiling framing systems comply with the 2009 and 2006 International Building Code (IBC), as well as the 2007 and 2010 California Building Code.

Client news: Chicago Metallic helps Scioto Downs win big with Magna T-Cell metal ceiling systems

“Chicago Metallic’s system did exactly what we needed it to do. It handles the weight load. It looks good. It met the accelerated schedule and the budget conscious bottom-line. Overall, it was a good group of people working together, trying to beat a deadline.”

Client news: Chicago Metallic EuroStone Sustainable Ceiling Panels offer acoustics, aesthetics

In support of indoor environmental quality, EuroStone panels are made from an inorganic blend of volcanic stone, and inorganic binders. They contain no volatile organic compounds (no VOCs), surface coatings or biocides. EuroStone panels are composed of non-hazardous and non-fibrous materials.

Association news: AAMA and WDMA release updated review and forecast that predicts industry trends

According to the updated study’s data, multi-family and single family starts are expected to experience a slightly better increase than what was initially thought. Residential improvement expenditures are expected to see a similar shift. As of mid-year, residential skylights are tracking at a growth rate slightly higher than the 2011 volume. Nonresidential construction declined slightly in 2011 and is forecasted to continue to remain slow through 2012.

Client news: Tubelite 400 Series curtainwall featured on Pompeys Pillar National Monument in Montana

It was designated as a National Monument in 2001 to commemorate and emphasize Captain William Clark’s journey along the Yellowstone River from Bozeman to the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers.

Client news: Chicago Metallic helps designers turn dreams into reality with custom metal ceilings

“From traditional to contemporary, we can help you achieve nearly any look you desire. What others find challenging, we excel at solving.”

Client news: Chicago Metallic offers visual continuity from interior spaces to exterior soffits with linear metal ceiling systems

These ceiling systems’ strong aluminum panels are available in a variety of styles, thicknesses and finishes to present a unified appearance in both interior and exterior applications.

Client news: Curious About Print lays down the skinny on SKIN, illustrating its message with a mosaic of Spanish tiles

Ideal applications include brochures, invitations, high-end shopping bags, business cards, original writing papers, envelopes, prestigious invitations, deluxe boxes, notebooks and luxury package designs.

Association news: PMI welcomes Water Pik as new manufacturing member

Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., Water Pik operates facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.