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L&W Supply has opened a new location in Athens, Georgia, at 316 Commerce Blvd. Esteban Garcia manages the new branch.

AD’s Center for Independent Distributor Leadership announced the launch of the second cohort of its Leadership Experience Program, a four-year certification program designed for current and next-generation executives of AD independent distributor member-companies.

The American Concrete Institute recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2024 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who were recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention on Nov. 3-6 in Philadelphia.

On the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, the National Institute of Building Sciences leadership joined U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, CA-15, in his announcement of critical legislation to improve the nation’s preparation for and recovery from earthquakes.

Simtek, the manufacturer of the StealthALERT compact, wireless alarm, announced its entrance into the construction industry by attending the Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association trade show in Nashville, Tennessee.

Injuries happen on job sites, but technology has helped construction companies advance their safety protocols, making workers safer, according to Robotics & Automation News.

The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs announced that it is reviewing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s final rule on “Personal Protective Equipment in Construction.” SWACCA submitted joint comments with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades supporting the proposed rule on Sept. 15, 2023.

Entries are now being accepted for the Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association’s 2025 Construction Excellence Awards.

Mark your calendar for Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. for the Building Enclosure webinar on exterior wall systems, sponsored by EIMA.

On Oct. 17, American Industrial Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire PPG’s U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business, which generated $2 billion in 2023 revenue.