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Two Florida contractors were arrested in June for compensation fraud and are accused of underreporting their payroll so they would not have to pay for insurance premiums and fees, according to Chris Gothner of Local 10 News in Florida.

Recently, the Gypsum Association learned that two code jurisdictions no longer accept some assemblies listed in the code-recognized GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual.

California Drywall announced a significant milestone in the company’s history. Effective Aug. 14, California Drywall transitioned to a 100 percent Employee Stock Ownership Plan, ensuring a bright and sustainable future for the company and its dedicated employees.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced four upcoming Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act meetings throughout September to discuss the development of a standard for heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work settings.

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction decreased 0.6 percent from April to May, while an index that measures contractors’ bid prices inched up by 0.1 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released June 14.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry announced June 13 that Debbie Mielewski, Ph.D., a sustainability expert, will deliver the keynote speech at the opening session of the 65th Polyurethanes Technical Conference on Sept. 25 in San Antonio.

The National Institute of Building Sciences has added four new members to its board of directors.

Few candidates have the basic skills needed to work in high-paying construction careers, forcing short-staffed contractors to find new ways to keep pace with demand and undermining efforts to build infrastructure and other projects, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk.

The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Project of the Year Awards. Check out the project categories and award program rules below. Nominations are due by Nov. 15.

Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, on June 9 reaffirmed its status as a pioneer in the movement for a greener construction industry with the launch of a new Sustainability Report.