Total construction starts rose 4% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $979.5 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts rose 20%, while residential starts fell by 4% and nonbuilding lost 2% during the month. Year-to-date, total construction was 6% higher in the first five months of 2022 compared to the […]
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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “The SE 2050 Commitment Program: Committing to Net-Zero Embodied Carbon” on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. Structural materials are a major contributor […]
YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) announced that Stephanie Burroughs has been promoted to Architectural Sales Representative for the Pennsylvania market. Burroughs replaces Jeff Turicik who has retired. Stephanie Burroughs Burroughs will leverage more than 15 years of experience to continue to cultivate the central Pennsylvania market, a territory that Turicik diligently built up over […]
Firestone Building Products announced it is adopting the Holcim name and brand identity, becoming the Holcim Building Envelope division of its Solutions & Products Business Unit. Firestone’s iconic brand becomes Elevate, symbolizing Holcim’s continued commitment to deliver superior quality and innovation with advanced building solutions. Holcim’s range of building envelope solutions includes wall, lining and […]
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for May was 53.5. While this score is down from April’s score of 56.5, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase […]
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2022-2023 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years. The 2022-2023 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chair: Patrick […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is honoring the Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, designed by Steven Holl Architects, with its Twenty-five Year Award. AIA’s Twenty-five Year Award is conferred on a building that has set a precedent for the last 25-35 years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design […]
The Garland Co. announced that Kenneth Lambert is the recipient of the 2022 Garland Sponsorship. Lambert, son of 25-year Garland employee Brian Lambert, recently graduated from Strongsville High School in Strongsville, Ohio, and will begin his studies at Clemson University majoring in mechanical engineering. From left, Dave Sokol, President Garland Industries, presents the 2022 Garland […]
YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) announced that Tim Thomas has been promoted to President of subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group (Erie AP). Thomas will now oversee day-to-day operations for Erie AP. Previously, Thomas served as Senior Vice President of Sales Operations. Thomas will leverage his more than 38 years in the glass and glazing […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) presented the 2022 Market Development Industry Leadership Award to Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D., P.E., the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The award was presented by Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI, at the Institute’s offices in Washington, DC. […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and mindful MATERIALS have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance holistic product specification. The goal for this partnership is to deepen collaboration and provide resources, education and support to continue to grow AIA’s Architecture & Design Materials Pledge, a significant member engagement program within AIA’s climate action […]
METALCON announced its keynote speakers for Indianapolis in October. “Each year, we strive to deliver a combination of speakers whose insights are relevant to exhibitors and attendees from all walks of life and at every phase of their careers,” said Judy Geller, METALCON Show Director. “This year, we’re delighted to introduce two individuals from completely […]
Petersen continues to expand the reach of its trusted PAC-CLAD brand by opening a manufacturing facility in Bonney Lake, Wash. The 57,000-sq.-ft. facility shipped its first order in May, and will be fully operational in early 2023. The facility will be equipped to provide new and existing customers in the Northwestern U.S. as well as […]
ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Alex Monsour for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. […]
ASTM International’s committee C24 has presented the Werner H. Gumpertz Award to Larry Carbary. This eminent award, given to Carbary by the committee on building seals and sealants, is conferred for significant professional contributions to the field of building technology and multidisciplinary technical problem-solving in the construction industry. Carbary was recognized for his role in […]
National nonresidential construction spending was down by 0.6% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $832.5 billion for the month. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. […]
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2022 to 2024. Encompassing industry leaders from both the contractor and manufacturer sides of the business, as well as spanning the insulation and roofing sectors, the Board includes an Executive Committee, 12 voting members and 8 additional non-voting members. “The SPFA […]
The construction industry registered 434,000 job openings in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The JOLTS survey defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by […]
ASTM International’s committee on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05) has presented Joel Hahm, senior engineer at Contech Engineered Solutions LLC, with its Kenneth J. Boedecker Jr. Award. Hahm was recognized for his exemplary contributions to the success of committee A05 and industry-leading expertise on buried bridges. A long-time member of ASTM International, Hahm has […]
The construction industry added 13,000 jobs on net in June, 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 risen by 292,000 jobs, an increase of 4.0%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 16,500 positions on net, with all […]
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased less than one percentage point in June to 173.6 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 173.1, pushing the measure to a 14-year high. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning. The index is […]