The Gypsum Association and its member companies are committed to sustainability, and now, our industry is embracing another opportunity to contribute to a greener world.

The American Concrete Institute recognized several professionals, groups and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry.

The American Concrete Institute announced its 2024-2025 president, vice president and four board members. Michael J. Paul has been elected to serve as president of the institute for 2024-2025 and Scott M. Anderson has been elected as ACI Vice President for a two-year term.

The American Concrete Institute has released its 2024 collection of concrete codes, specifications and practices.

Registration is open for the fourth 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, a free, virtual conference organized by the American Concrete Institute that will begin at 2 p.m. EDT on July 9.

The American Concrete Institute announced the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, brine water and sea aggregates.

The American Concrete Institute is excited to host the ACI Concrete Convention on Nov. 3-6 in Philadelphia. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

The American Concrete Institute, in collaboration with NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, has released two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer reinforcement.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry announced on Sept. 9 the results of a two-year survey on the polyurethanes industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Before I speak to organizations about energy-efficient and disaster-resilient construction, I update the toll that recent storms and disasters have taken.

As the director of a national training program for plasterers, I help develop and implement training criteria and curriculum materials for young people just entering the trade. So, nothing gives me greater pleasure than to witness young men and women, who’ve got a few years under their belt, excelling at the craft-especially in a down economy! 

TYPAR is introducing the industry’s first clear acrylic flashing. This game-changing product was developed in response to evolving builders’ needs and emerging building code changes requiring better visibility of the nail and screw-fin patterns on windows during window installations and inspections.

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced Quik Drive Project Pro, a screw-driving tool that installs on nearly any cordless drill or driver and provides the speed and convenience of auto-feed fastening for a variety of projects without the larger investment of a full-service tool.

Chris Sherwood says the charity’s public profile can make it feel like a ‘goldfish bowl’

Lucinda and Emily are joined by the outgoing chief of the RSPCA

ClarkDietrich is adding two new components to its E-Screen entangled-mesh rainscreen rolls, providing a complete exterior cladding moisture management system that is compliant with ASTM performance criteria.

The defunct charity's former digital director wants to set up its digital volunteer recruitment network as a social enterprise

As well as creating the hub with a £27,000 grant, the government has given out 17 grants totalling £1m to charities and social enterprises

The evolution of using an acrylic finish system took some time but now it’s here to stay.

A working party of Charity Law Association members said the government plans risked ‘eroding a long-established principle that all charities have equal status under the law’.

The charity leaders body Acevo warns that charities could be forced to cut staff

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Stuart Andrew has a ‘deep understanding’ of the voluntary sector

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions.

The competition for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards is underway. Previously known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program highlights outstanding projects within the EIFS industry across various building categories.

To be effective, the different ways of handling the finances have to be balanced

Lowell, MA — Certain job tasks may expose construction workers to silica dust at levels more than 10 times the permissible exposure limit set by OSHA, according to the results of a recent study.

The health hazards of respirable crystalline silica have been in the spotlight in mining, manufacturing and other industries. So, what is it – and what can be done to reduce worker exposure?

The gap reached 14 per cent last year, research from the charity leaders body Acevo shows

The construction industry added 34,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Sept. 6 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 228,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8 percent.

If you look back at our biggest failures, have they been the result of drastic action or the lack of it?

No charity can go it alone these days: real leadership involves bringing your organisation together with others

...and it's best to do something about it before it becomes toxic

You need to be clear and confident about what you do or the gulf between that and what people think you do can stretch to breaking point

The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, an ACI member and internationally known structural engineer, researcher and educator.

The Steel Framing Industry Association announced that Jay Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, formerly with the American Iron and Steel Institute, has been appointed secretariat of the newly formed SFIA Standards Committee.

The Rainscreen Association in North America announced the winners of the inaugural RAiNA Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in rainscreen design and innovation. The award ceremony, which was held on Nov. 7 in Chicago, celebrated projects that exemplify creativity, technical excellence and sustainability in building envelope performance.

For those worried about water intrusion the company manufactures ICC-rated self sealing screws for lath installation.

Formwork for flat panel structural concrete walls that delivers complete integrated furring system for direct attachment of interior and exterior finishes.

The company has introduced Tersus Finishes, a line of modified acrylic finishes designed to provide strong water repellency and enhanced resistance to environmental soiling.

Logix-D-Rv is a precision molded slide-in panel that delivers additional R-value and an interior drainage system.

Even when your estimators do a great job and you’re winning lots of work, your construction business can still struggle with profitability.

With the construction industry undergoing major changes, it might be time to start hiring some tech-savvy individuals.

Baby boomers currently represent over 40 percent of the construction industry. 

Sto Corp. recently unveiled its StoViewer, a virtual tool where the user can search for color and texture options in its cladding systems.

The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Campo as the new executive director of the organization.

Innovation drives progress. And in Amarillo, Texas, there is a new hub for innovation on the campus of Amarillo College. It is called Innovation Outpost, and the building’s renovation nods to the past with an eye on the future.

The climate change protests are about the unleashing of voice and provide opportunities for charities to claim a role

Openness is the key to rebuilding trust or we will continue to see a decline in the proportion of people donating

Weighing in at just over a pound, the 360 Quick-Select is compact and lightweight, yet at 210 RPM, is one of the fastest in its class.

Tersus, a new line of finishes, utilize a proprietary BASF formula to produce a highly hydrophobic, non-polar surface that repels water and provides enhanced resistance to environmental soiling.