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Lafarge Canada shifts production to OneCem cement at its St-Constant plant, reducing CO² emissions by 60,000 tons in 2024 and advancing sustainability goals.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced Feb. 12 that it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.

International, award-winning architecture firm Oppenheim Architecture has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of The American Prize for Architecture. The prestigious award is regarded internationally as the highest honor for architecture in the United States.

Emerging as a pillar of his local and professional communities, architect Joshua Zinder, AIA, LEED AP, frequently lends his talents for design innovation, leadership and mentorship — however he can do the greatest amount of good.

The schedule for the upcoming 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference, to be held Feb. 19-22 in Amelia Island, Florida, will focus on glass topics, issues around architecture, sustainability and advances in industry research.

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.

Key leadership posts have been announced by Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, leaders in women’s advocacy. Angelica T. Baccon, AIA, has been named chair of BWAF’s Board of Trustees. Baccon is principal at SHoP Architects, which led the design of The Bev, BWAF’s new headquarters and multipurpose space.

The unhoused and those living in poverty in New Haven, Connecticut, will soon have access to more meals and health and support services.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced Jan. 24 that Stephanie Schmidt-Lehmann, 2022 chair of the ABC board of directors and former president of Poole Anderson Construction in State College, Pennsylvania, has been named executive vice president of industry relations and member value.