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ClarkDietrich Building Systems™ Awarded Top Honors for Design Excellence and Construction Innovation From Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute

May 9, 2013 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich Building Systems, the industry’s leading manufacturer of drywall studs and accessories, was recently recognized with the Design Excellence and Construction Innovation Award from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI). Awarded annually, the CFSEI awards acknowledge outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel.

On Center Software Announces New Partnership With Clarkdietrich™ Building Systems

 

March 18, 2013 - The Woodlands, Texas — On Center Software, the first name in construction automation, announces today a new partnership with ClarkDietrich Building Systems. Through this strategic partnership ClarkDietrich’s industry-leading steel framing construction products are now available for immediate access by contractors with the On Center Software Quick Bid® estimating software.

New Online and Mobile Tool from ClarkDietrich™ Increases Efficiencies for Contractors and Architects

 

March 6, 2013 - West Chester, Ohio - ClarkDietrich Building Systems today announced the launch of its new mobile application, ClarkDietrich iTools, which gives contractors and architects access to a broad range of data including cost-saving calculators, design tools, ClipExpress Navigation, LEED request forms and product literature directly from their mobile devices.

ClarkDietrich Wall Type Creator™ now available for Revit® 2013

We have just added the Revit® 2013 version of the Wall Type Creator™ to the web site at:

http://www.clarkdietrich.com/bim-wall_type_creator

BlazeFrame™ Fire-Stopping System from ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Wins Product Innovation Award

November 15, 2012 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems is pleased to announce that its BlazeFrame™ fire-stopping system has received a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.

ClarkDietrich Helps SkillsUSA Carpentry Students Build Success

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Helps SkillsUSA Carpentry Students Build Success During Annual Championships

 
July 25, 2012 - West Chester, Ohio — ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems is excited to once again participate in the annual SkillsUSA Championships, June 25-26, in Kansas City, MO. Each year, more than 5,000 students compete in 90 occupational and leadership skills contests, with nearly 300 students participating in carpentry and building events.

ClarkDietrich launches new Full Line Product Catalog

Everything you need from one convenient source.
 

ClarkDietrich's Full Line Product Catalog 6-26-12

Regardless of your project’s size or complexity, ClarkDietrich has the resources to help you achieve your vision. And this comprehensive, full line catalog is a great start. Here you’ll find select details about every product in our portfolio, including key advantages and technical information, to guide your specifications.

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Adds BlazeFrame™ Fire-Stopping System to its Line of Interior Steel Framing Products

June 7, 2012 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems is pleased to announce the addition of BlazeFrame™ to its full-line of interior steel framing products. BlazeFrame is an innovative fire stopping, head-of-wall system used for lightweight steel-framed commercial buildings. Featuring an affixed fire-stopping material on steel profiles, BlazeFrame simultaneously frames, provides a fire rating, as well as a smoke and sound seal of both dynamic and static perimeter joints.

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Giving Back To The Community

At ClarkDietrich, one of our organizational values focuses on leading a balanced life. Within that balance is work, family, and community.  Our employees are encouraged to contribute to their communities where we work and live. The ClarkDietrich Cares community service program encourages ClarkDietrich employees to perform voluntary community service work in their communities.  This program enables employees to devote one paid workday every year to volunteering at the community organizations they choose.

Join us at the AIA 2012 National Convention in D.C. on May 16-19th.

April 30, 2012 — ClarkDietrich Building Systems will be participating in the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition being held in Washington, DC on May 16-19, 2012.

ClarkDietrich launches new ClipExpress Catalog and Product Link Icons

ClarkDietrich Clip Express stands alone in the industry.

The vast lineup of products, quick delivery service and philosophy are unique in every respect—and especially in sum total. That’s because Clip Express was created to give our customers an unmatched level of confidence.
 

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Opens New Research and Design Facility

IAS-Accredited Facility Performs Structural, Material Testing

February 20, 2012 - West Chester, Ohio – In a move that supports ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems’ commitment to quality-designed products for the building industry, the company is pleased to announce the opening of its new research and design facility in West Chester, Ohio. Three engineers and four technicians will operate ClarkDietrich Research, LLC, a laboratory accredited to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC American National Standards Institute 17025 by the International Accreditation Service (IAS).

FREE BIM WEBINAR - Design Assist Projects: Don't forget the Walls and Ceilings

Join Robert Warr (ClarkDietrich's Director of Engineering) in this FREE WEBINAR though Walls & Ceilings Architect.

Approved by AIA for 1.0 Learning Unit

Attendees will:

ClarkDietrich Announces Distribution Agreement with Structa Wire Corp

Partnership Allows ClarkDietrich to Complement its Metal Lath Products with Proprietary Technology from Structa Wire Corp.   

January 23, 2012 - West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems and Structa Wire Corporation are pleased to announce that they have signed a distribution agreement that provides wider distribution of Structa Wire’s proprietary stucco reinforcing wire products for walls, ceilings and corners.

ClarkDietrich Launches New Interactive Tools & Web Site for Building and Design Community

December 8, 2011 — West Chester, Ohio - ClarkDietrich Introduces New Support Tools Highlighted by Newly-Designed Website with Mobile Accessibility for Product Selection and Submittal.

Join us at the 2011 Ecobuild National BIM Conference in D.C. on Dec 6-8th.

November 21, 2011 — ClarkDietrich Building Systems will be participating in the Ecobuild America conference and exhibition being held in Washington, DC on December 6-8, 2011.

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Building with LEED® Accredited Engineering Team

November 9, 2011 - West Chester, OH – Three members of ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems’ engineering services team recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) accreditation. Two members obtained the title of Green Associate and one reached the status of Accredited Professional.

ClarkDietrich Acquires Vinyl Corp.

ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems Acquires Leading Vinyl Bead and Trim Manufacturer, Vinyl Corp.

November 1, 2011 - West Chester, OH - ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems today announced that it has purchased the Vinyl Corp. business from Worthington Industries, Inc. Located in Miami, Fla., Vinyl Corp. is one of the largest, full-line vinyl bead and trim manufacturers in the U.S. The company’s products include beads, trims and control joints for stucco/plaster, drywall, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and direct-applied exterior finish systems (DEFS).

Bill Courtney Named to AWCI Executive Committee

October 14, 2011 - West Chester, OH - At AWCI's fall conference last month, the AWCI Nominating Committee nominated Bill Courtney, president and CEO of ClarkDietrich, to the AWCI Executive Committee as supplier at-large.  His term will run from 2012 through 2015.