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.

Many spray foam contractors are aware that the industry is transitioning from closed-cell foams using HFC blowing agents to systems using low global warming potential, HFO blowing agents. The new HFO blowing agents significantly reduce the carbon footprint of closed-cell SPF, compared to HFC foams.

CertainTeed has announced the winners for its Seventh Annual North American Gypsum Trophy Awards, which recognizes contractors’ work across North America – each at the forefront of drywall design, installation, sustainability and craftsmanship.

For Buro Happold’s United States operations, the firm has just named Denzil Gallagher as its new U.S. managing director, essentially chief executive for the region. Gallagher has been with Buro Happold for over three decades.

In response to the recent storms that produced several tornadoes across northeastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for direct support services the organization is providing to those who were affected.

AD announced it has received four recognitions in 2024 that celebrate its workplace culture.

Buro Happold has announced the selection of Irvine, California-based Simon Kaye as advisory partner for the global consultancy in the U.S.

As part of its expansion into the U.S. market, the Canada-based Dynamic tool brand has released a catalog for U.S. customers. It features over 2,000 tools under the Dynamic name and its parent company, Gray Tools, a well-respected manufacturer and distributor of premium hand tools since 1912.

I was in Europe this summer and toured a factory that made rammed earth walls. These walls are historic and built on basic principles.

Superior Walls, innovator of the precast concrete foundation system, celebrates 35 years of operation in 2016.