Flashback Friday 

Here is a part 4 of a blog post from 2016 that we wanted to...

Avoid these key mistakes on head of wall firestop 

If your project has smoke barriers, do you review the firestop submittals to ensure they...

February 2023 Lessons in Firestop: How Do You Firestop Cleanout Valves? 

Attention ASPE LinkedIn followers: Our Lessons in Firestop columnist Sharron Halpert (MIM) is looking for...

Commercial Kitchen Grease Ducts- Important stuff! 

If you have commercial kitchens in your jurisdiction, you might want to come have some...

“NO ONE gets this right” the architect told me 

I have had the same conversation with architects and with building officials.  I was explaining...

Las Vegas Baby! Educode Folks get ready 

Vegas Baby! We will be at Educode at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. I hope...

Special Inspection of Firestop- Is this a LIABILITY on your project? 

Too many special inspection firms are adding firestop to their list of services without even...

Flashback Friday 

Here is a part 2 of a blog post from 2016 that we wanted to...

Stair 5

Gypsum board shafts are my least preferred method for building exit enclosures.  This video explains...