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Lehigh Valley Business released its Power 100 list for 2023, and among the names was Richard Reppert Jr., President of R. L. Reppert Inc. The wall and ceiling contractor has been written and reported on several times now in Walls & Ceilings.

The Insulation Contractors Association of America has released a 25C Insulation Tax Credit Online Calculator, promotional materials and educational resources.

The industrial insulation market size is projected to reach $5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.4 percent from 2022. The power industry had the largest market share in 2021, followed by the oil & petrochemical segment during the forecast period.

At the 2023 AWCI Opening Session Breakfast, Compass Construction Vice President Brent Allen was honored with the Pinnacle Award. The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.

The building industry has struggled with building trades recruitment and retention issues for more than a decade. The aging construction workforce, lack of skilled trades instruction in schools and stiff competition for workers have all contributed to the issue.

On Jan. 31 at the 2023 International Builders’ Show, CertainTeed unveiled its new brand identity. This milestone represents a major paradigm shift for the manufacturer – reinforcing its customer-focused, comprehensive offering of light and sustainable building solutions and systems.

InfernoShield is a new non-combustible insulated glazing panel designed to provide superior protection from fire when installed in window, glazing and curtainwall systems. InfernoShield panels create a highly decorative and durable surface with exceptional fire performance properties.