Construction projects have been described as organized chaos. Architects and engineers, who admittedly do not know everything about the complex systems they are designing, work with both traditional and new materials to develop a design that mostly meets the requirements of the owner.

Smooth-On, Inc., based in Pennsylvania, announces that it has acquired Nelson A. Burke Co., LLC (The Engineer Guy) located in Atlanta, GA. Nelson A. Burke Co. was founded by Nelson Burke in 2002.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced Vice President and General Manager of Connectors and Lateral Systems Sam Hensen has been appointed to the Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley board of directors.

Keene Family of Companies is proud to announce and welcome three new team members in the departments of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology.

The American Concrete Institute announces a new webinar on engineering ethics is scheduled for March 6 at 1 p.m. EST.

Sto Corp. announced that the company is partnered with the industry’s two principal specifications providers, ARCOM MasterSpec and BSD SpecLink-E, to promote Sto systems and products to architects, engineers and project managers.

For 30 years, architects and engineers have trusted the MasterSpec content developed by the specification writers at ARCOM. ARCOM is proud to build on this strong foundation by unveiling a new brand and vision to serve the AECO community in the digitally connected future.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a contract for major construction repairs at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

ARDEX Americas and ARCOM are pleased to announce that ARDEX product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers and design professionals.

In an effort to continue its commitment to the success and growth of the industry, SOPREMA is proud to offer the SOPREMA scholarship to architecture, engineering, building construction management and building science students for its second year.