Articles Tagged with ''USG (United States Gypsum)''

USG Corporation Announces CEO Transition

Christopher Macey Named Next CEO

February 5, 2026

USG's Board of Directors and owner Knauf Group, have appointed Christopher Macey—currently USG's Chief Operating Officer (COO)—as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2026.

Commercial Construction Index Drops Amid Pandemic, But Contractors Poised for Near-Term Recovery

Contractors Quickly Prioritized Worker Health and Safety, and 1 in 3 Plan to Hire More Workers in the Next 6 Months

June 26, 2020

The Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released on June 23 plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2.

Gypsum Association Celebrates 90 Years

May 14, 2020

The Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to announce the start of its 90th year in service to the gypsum industry.

Air Barrier Installation

January 11, 2016

USG Corporation and Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing

High-NRC/High-CAC Acoustical Panels

October 19, 2015

USG Corporation

New Structural Solutions Portfolio

July 10, 2015

USG Corporation

Pre-Applied Air/Water Barrier

USG Corporation and Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing

June 12, 2015

USG Corporation collaborating with Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing unveiled Securock ExoAir 430 System.

U.S. Gypsum Consumption Up in 2014

April 13, 2015

The USGS has released its report on gypsum in the fourth quarter of 2014, showing an increase in consumption of 24 percent y/y, which is attributed in part to an increased number of housing starts in 2014.

Net-Zero Energy Military Installation Achieves Mission Impossible

December 8, 2014

Through private financing – the hot trend, and nearly only route, for implementing energy conservation measures – reducing energy spend and shrinking the environmental footprint of federal real estate in the wake of dwindling budgets, three USGC sites in Puerto Rico are proving net-zero status is possible for military facilities.

USG PYROFILL Gypsum-Concrete Joins SECUROCK Roofing Family

September 19, 2013

USG Corp. has announced its existing PYROFILL® gypsum-concrete product will now be a part of the SECUROCK® Roofing product line under the new name SECUROCK Gypsum-Concrete Patch.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.