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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion called “Embracing Innovation in the Windows Industry” during the 2024 FGIA Annual Conference, with topics ranging from how to create an innovative-thinking environment to ways to address artificial intelligence in the workplace.

At current rates of participation and completion, federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs will fail to meet the construction industry’s short- and long-term skilled workforce needs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released U.S. Department of Labor data.

Another March 19 is coming, and with it, another opportunity to celebrate the efficacy and convenience of automatic doors that enhance daily access to a multitude of venues. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers sets aside March 19 to observe National Automatic Door Day.

Driven by the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, the clean energy transition saw a record-shattering year in 2023, according to the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF in the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook released Feb. 21.

Simpson Strong-Tie will feature new and innovative fasteners, tools and technology solutions during the International Builders’ Show on Feb. 27–29 in Las Vegas. In addition, the booth will include a full demo station for attendees to experience and test products in a hands-on environment.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the second day of the 2024 FGIA Annual Conference.

National Ladder Safety Month is observed next month, as it is every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute, the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training.

Simpson Strong-Tie and PEG, an innovator in residential construction engineering and energy, will showcase LotSpec software at Simpson Strong-Tie’s booth during the International Builders’ Show on Feb. 27-29 in Las Vegas. LotSpec is an innovative program that helps production builders manage options while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Nichiha USA plans to unveil innovative building materials at the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 27-29, offering countless design options.

Join Armstrong World Industries live at 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 23 for an Armstrong Training Center On-Air Session to learn about WoodWorks Torsion Spring ceilings. Embrace the warmth of wood and learn about this recently expanded product family offering large-size wood visuals, concealed grids and accessibility.