Two years ago, Bostik Inc. introduced its state-of-the-art ventilated façade cladding system, PanelTack, to North America with various ISO fire class standards. Today, the company announced that the PanelTack System met the stringent requirements of the NFPA 285 Standard Fire Test Method, displaying the fire stability and flame resistance capabilities of the system. Additionally, PanelTack […]
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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE), today announced it has been acquired by KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS), a leading global private equity firm with expertise in investing across a range of manufacturing industries. Formerly a CRH company, OBE is the leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems in North America. […]
Fourth Generation Family Member Named Heath Steel President Posted March 07, 2022 Heath Steel has promoted Tony DeMario to president, making him the fourth generation of family members to lead a Heath… Source link
EXTECH acquires Martin Metal Designs of Las Vegas Posted March 04, 2022 EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, has purchased the assets of Martin Metal Designs, located in Las Vegas. Source link
Construction Employment Surges in February to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Posted March 04, 2022 The construction industry added 60,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data… Source link
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council has released a new report detailing how school districts around the country have continued to manage air quality within their schools during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Managing Air Quality in the Pandemic: How K-12 Schools Addressed Air Quality in […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota, has published a new supplementary edition of the Guides for Equitable Practice, titled “Justice in the Built Environment.” “This new resource is designed to empower architects to use their problem-solving skills to create welcoming spaces for all,” […]
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) moved 6% higher in April to 164.8 (2000=100), up from the revised March reading of 155.0. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. […]
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in April, but nonresidential construction employment decreased by 2,000 positions, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 3.2%. All of the […]
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced at its annual membership meeting on April 7, 2022 in Charleston, S.C., the slate of officers to serve from 2022 to 2024. The slate was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors. David Deem, incoming President, addressed members. “I look forward to leading a dedicated group of […]
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the award recognizes ENERGY STAR partner businesses and organizations that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation, and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency. ULI received the award […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.9 months from April 2021. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for April 2022. ABC’s Construction Confidence […]
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 12 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. In order to be eligible for AIA’s Awards of Excellence, the architect must demonstrate exemplary practice. Additionally, the design must meet a host of criteria, including enhancing learning in classrooms; balancing […]
Laminators Inc.’s Technical Sales Engineer, Jeffrey W. Shriver, PE, CDT, was recently appointed by the Aluminum Association (AA) to serve as a member on their Engineering and Design Task Force (EDTF). Since 2020, Shriver has served on the Engineering Advisory Committee (EAC) for the Aluminum Association. Being a member of both the EAC and EDTF […]
Construction input prices increased 0.8% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices rose 0.9% for the month. Construction input prices are up 23.7% from a year ago, while nonresidential construction input […]
Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year. Safety awards for the 2021 year were presented during the 2022 MBMA Spring Meeting held […]
The final schedule has been released for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Conference, to be held June 6-9. Three expert speakers will discuss efforts to improve the energy efficiency of windows in Canada by 2030, highlights from the most recent FGIA fenestration-focused market study and the impacts of mental health […]
In a move that reinforces ClarkDietrich’s commitment to sustainability, former building code compliance and real estate manager Adam Shoemaker has been named as the company’s new corporate sustainability manager. Adam Shoemaker “Adam has done extensive work on the sustainability front over the last several years. This new assignment is a continuation of his personal growth […]
Total construction starts rose 3% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $945.8 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts rose 6% and residential starts increased by 4%, while nonbuilding starts fell 4%. Year-to-date, total construction was 6% higher in the first four months of 2022 compared to the same period […]
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2022. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding five libraries with the 2022 AIA/ALA Library Building Award for excellence in architectural design. Complete details for each project are available on AIA’s website. Award recipients must demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, ecology, environmental sustainability, and history. […]