CISCA prides itself on being the premier authority for the specialty, acoustical ceiling and wall construction industry by cultivating growth and providing support for association members and industry professionals.
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LINYFELT: A Game Changer in Acoustical Ceiling Applications
By Frasch!
May 12, 2021
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CST
LINYFELT combines clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic with simple connectivity and installation. Specialty hardware makes retro-fitting easy with the functionality to simply snap into an existing T-Grid.
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May 11, 2021 | 1 - 2 p.m. CST
The pandemic did more than shut down our favorite restaurants or fitness centers; it shut down the manufacturing of some essential components used in our jobs as well as modified delivery schedules.
This panel will discuss the issues we are all facing today: acquiring material needed to complete projects. Please join us for our informative discussion on this current issue.
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Mark your calendars for the following webinars. Attendance is free to CISCA members, but you must register.
July 28 at 1:00 pm CT – Susan Silver – Maximizing your Marketing Department of One
September 22 at 1:00 pm CT – Matt Booth – A Positive Attitude in a Negative World
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Nonresidential construction spending fell to a two-year low in March as contractors struggled with slumping demand for most project types and growing shortages of materials, transport, and workers, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Officials with the association said project cancellations and widespread supply chain problems are hindering the industry’s recovery.
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Construction Safety Week and Mental Health Month share more in common than both being in May. Jobsite safety and mental health are closely intertwined when it comes to construction workers’ overall wellbeing.
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This year’s annual Construction Startup Competition includes five categories for entrants: carbon footprint mitigation, supply chain management, efficient jobsites and built environment, advanced building materials and new construction methods. Startups have until June 27 to apply in one of the categories that make up the fifth edition of the competition, which in the past selected startups that have gone on to commercial success.
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On Apr. 21, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage to employees working on federal contracts. The increase builds on a 2014 EO signed by President Barack Obama that previously raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10, indexed to inflation.
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OSHA has no target date for issuing an emergency temporary standard related to COVID-19, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified during an April 28 hearing convened by the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
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We all want our boss and employer to think we’re competent at our jobs, but when OSHA standards refer to a “competent person,” the term comes with certain requirements.
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September 27 - October 1, 2021
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Maricopa, Arizona
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Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions has introduced the SimpleSoffit™ Drywall Framing System, a new prefabricated grid solution that provides a faster, easier, better way to build drywall soffits in complex and labor-intensive configurations.
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AD is reporting member sales in the first quarter of 2021 were $12.7 billion, an increase of 14% across its 13 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales were up 6%. Purchases by member companies from AD supplier partners were up 16%. Net distributions to its members were up 19%.
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An emergency is a sudden unforeseen crisis, usually involving danger, which calls for immediate action. It is a situation that can directly or indirectly affect a single employee, an entire workplace, or impact a whole community. Emergencies can happen before, during, or after work hours and can be caused by a range of events and hazards involving both nature and people.
SOURCE: SAFETY COMPLIANCE COMPANY
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CISCA members with their industry partners will identify, communicate and nurture industry specific trends, diversity and growth for the interior specialty, acoustical products and wall construction industry.
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