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The Steel Framing Industry Association announces the 2025 SFIA Award winners—projects that showcase exceptional innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable design in cold-formed steel construction.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, STAFDA will transition to management by Frontline Co., an association management company that will bring expanded staffing, expertise, and financial efficiencies while maintaining STAFDA’s structure and member services.

The report captures AWCI member companies’ perspectives on the economy, the construction industry, and their own business performance, while also examining strategic priorities, operations, and the top concerns facing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Thomas “Murph” Murphy, VP of Power & Construction Group, has been elected chair of the ABC National Board of Directors for 2026, leading the association in advancing merit shop principles, workforce development, and industry excellence.

The September 2025 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer crediting strong private-sector growth and the administration’s economic policies for the better-than-expected results.

ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has been independently verified to meet NFPA 285 fire-testing standards, ensuring its approved use in compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.

Metro Walls received two Excellence in Construction Awards and five additional recognitions from ABC NH/VT for standout craftsmanship, collaboration, and high-quality work across several major regional projects.

The Rainscreen Association in North America hosted its sold-out 2025 RAiNA Conference on November 5, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The mobile app gives contractors fast, on-the-go access to products, tools and resources for building curved framing designs more efficiently.

The partnership between NAIMA and IBP creates a closed-loop system that diverts hard-to-recycle plastics from landfills and supports growing sustainability expectations across the building industry.