Choosing the Right Fire Caulking Materials for Your Next Project

Fire caulking can look straightforward, but in rated construction, it’s a technical decision. Pick the wrong material, and you can end up with failed inspections, rework, and gaps that don’t perform the way the assembly was designed to. Across Eastern PA, NJ, and DE, firestop work is judged against tested, listed systems, not a “fire-rated” […]

Best Practices for Durable Foundation Waterproofing

Even the smallest opening can become water’s preferred route, and what starts as a pinhole issue can quickly turn into a repeating maintenance headache. Foundation leaks, damp walls, and failing masonry often start below grade, where mistakes stay hidden until the next big rain. Long-lasting foundation waterproofing depends on the whole system: drainage, surface prep, […]

Construction needs to press lawmakers on highway reauthorization bill: association exec

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lawmakers and construction executives are turning their attention to the next federal highway bill ahead of the current authorization’s expiration later this year. Associated Equipment Distributors, a Schaumburg, Illinois-based international trade organization, on March 2 hosted leaders […]