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The Business Research Company has updated its global market reports, featuring the latest data for 2024 and projections up to 2033.

Eastern Metal Building Products LLC, the parent company of EB Metal US, announced the acquisition of Super Stud Building Products Inc. The acquisition includes Super Stud’s affiliates, Galaxy Metal Products, DragonBoard USA and FroMar Structural Wall Panel System.

Portland Cement Association leadership discussed testimony provided Nov. 15 at the Opportunities in Industrial Decarbonization: Delivering Benefits for the Economy and the Climate hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In early March’s municipal elections, San Francisco made it easier for developers to turn empty office buildings into homes with the passage of Proposition C, which offers a tax break for developers to convert up to 5 million square feet of commercial space by 2030.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Las Vegas, during the World of Concrete Trade Show, Michael Schlund made history by claiming the “World’s Best Bricklayer” title for the second year in a row! With back-to-back wins, Schlund secured top honors at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 competition.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced the honorees of its 2024 national Construction Workforce Awards, which includes Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year.

The Wage and Hour Division’s SWACCA-supported final rule making it harder to misclassify workers as independent contractors took effect on March 11.

The EIMA Promotion Working Group announced the launch of an AIA course titled “Performance and Design Benefits of Today’s High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems with Drainage.”

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announced the winners of the 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards on March 6. Winners of the program, which is sponsored by Arkema and Evonik, are contractors recognized for having some of the spray foam industry’s recent outstanding projects.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance FENBC Region Virtual Industry Summit, which will take place on Wednesday, April 3. Those in British Columbia are encouraged to register now to participate in this one-day online event packed with important industry topics for residential and commercial segments.