In This Issue
May 2024 | Volume 87 | Issue 5
May 2024
Volume 87 | Issue 5
Features
New England’s Sweeney Drywall
A Boston-area subcontractor has been holding court since the early ’90s.
Ceiling Installation Captures the Essence of the “Mighty Mississippi"
Design and pre-construction service ensures accuracy on every ebb, flow and bend.
Balancing Daylight, Aesthetics and Energy Efficiency with Glazing Solutions
Steel-framed curtain walls and channel glass can improve a building’s sustainability while letting in natural light.
Weatherproofing and Flashing
A crucial aspect for plastering is getting the building envelope just right and enhancing building durability and performance.
Integrated Sheathing—Attention to the Details is Critical for Long-Term Sustainability and Success
Integrated sheathing can be used for thermal barriers instead of layering.
Top 25 Ceiling Contractors
W&C’s annual roster of this country’s top ceiling contractors.
New Trends in Construction Sealants and Adhesives
Optimizing your use of sealants and adhesives could make you more efficient and profitable.
About The Cover
Sweeney Drywall Finishing Corp.’s top brass of Greg Hippert, Dan Sweeney and Greg Pelletier in greater Boston.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Drywall and Accessories
Product/Technology Buzz Guide
If Walls Could Talk
Podcasts and Video Round-up
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Up Front
Simpler Times | Mark Fowler
Art and Craft of Plastering
Understanding Plaster Finishes for Decorative Painters | Pierre Finkelstein
Advertiser Index
This index is provided as a reader service.
The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
This Month Online
Online Exclusives
The Cosmopolitan Club Library in New York
Centrally located on Manhattan, New York’s Upper East Side, the “Cos Club” is a full-service, private club serving its members and their guests as well as members of reciprocal clubs in the U.S. and abroad. EverGreene was responsible for refurbishing/refinishing wood, marble and gilded finishes at the beautiful library.
A Pool-Friendly Ceiling
When Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, renovated its athletic center, it was reluctant to use mineral fiber ceiling tiles over the swimming pool. Instead, the ceiling installer suggested a lightweight thermoformed tile, resulting in a stunning coffered ceiling that eliminates all concerns about getting wet.
Texas A&M Rec Center Takes Home Top MCA Honors
As one of the largest state universities in the country, Texas A&M University was hard-pressed to expand its recreational services for its 69,000 enrolled students in College Station, Texas. To fill the need, the new Southside Rec Center—with 63,500 square feet of indoor recreational space and 15,000 square feet of outdoor space—opened its doors in the late summer.
Precision Watches Flagship Elevates Pennsylvania Shopping Destination
The luxury retail architect and design firm AZA has been tapped to conceive a new, freestanding specialty center for the world’s best watches and timepieces in Lower Gwynedd Township.
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