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The leading women’s advocacy organization Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation has announced a leadership change, as architect and innovator Cynthia Phifer Kracauer, AIA, the organization’s executive director for the last seven-plus years, plans to leave the post by the end of this year.

The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in July even as the sector’s unemployment rate increased, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released Aug. 4.

After three years of closures at the Canadian borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Envirobon has reached a pivotal moment in sales. Its inside sales representative, Mike Payne, has informed the company that it will soon need to add an additional shift in manufacturing to meet the current demand of the Tstud.

Tubelite’s 950SG Series Therml=Block Window Wall system was honored as a 2023 Glass Magazine Award winner in the category of Best Framing System or Component. Tubelite will be recognized in Glass Magazine and was recognized at a ceremony at GlassBuild America: The Glass Window & Door Expo in Atlanta, which took place Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

ATAS International now offers two courses that have been approved by the International Design Continuing Education Council for one CEU. Those courses join the many others that ATAS has had approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System, Green Business Certification Inc. and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants.

CertainTeed’s newest CertainTeed Architectural facility in Conyers, Georgia, will be co-located with finishing partner Quality Powder Coating, drastically reducing the distance products must travel to finalize production, lowering its CO² emissions by over 50 million pounds per year.

Fifty years ago on Nov. 10, Goley Insulation – a family-owned, award-winning residential and commercial insulation company – started its journey. From homes and buildings to stadiums and entertainment venues, Goley Insulation is embedded in the walls and ceilings of the community – committed to helping others enjoy safety and comfort.

CertainTeed has upgraded key equipment throughout its insulation plant in Athens, Georgia, which is projected to save over 7,300 megawatt hours of energy and 20 million gallons of water annually while reducing landfill waste by over 5,000 metric tons.

Hy-Brid Lifts announced David Price as director of sales covering the southeast United States. Price’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level scissor lifts.

The deadline for submitting your EIFS project into the EIFS Hero Awards competition is just around the corner. With each passing year, the popular industry program evolves, the competition gets stronger and the jury more discerning.