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.

James Hardie has partnered with Hover to launch Hover Design Studio on James Hardie’s website, empowering homeowners to design exterior projects effortlessly.

On Feb. 6, Bristol Motor Speedway announced a multi-year contract extension for WEATHER GUARD to continue its title sponsorship of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race during Bristol Motor Speedway’s spring NASCAR weekend.

On Nov. 3, Dow and Circusil LLC announced a partnership to construct their first-ever commercial-scale silicone recycling plant in North America. From roads to roofs and homes to high-rises, silicones are crucial to the durability and performance of sealants and coatings.

Dow has announced a partnership with BIMsmith, the leading product research platform for building professionals, for the development of new Building Information Modeling tools for architects, engineers and other construction professionals.

Armstrong World Industries announced that it has entered a strategic partnership and equity investment in Overcast Innovations, a venture established by leading construction and energy services company McKinstry.

TYPAR has announced a new partnership with Rafferty Wholesale to expand distribution of its products throughout New England, making it easier than ever for builders and contractors to bring the benefits of the TYPAR Weather Protection System to their next build.

Rockwood Sustainable Solutions unveiled Tennessee’s first drywall recycling plant in Lebanon, Tennessee. In addition to keeping this malodorous material out of the landfill, the company has also partnered with another Lebanon business, Arrowhead Ag, which will further process it and use the gypsum for soil amendment products and the paper as animal bedding.

Ripple Glass, a company of Strategic Materials, Inc., North America’s largest glass recycler, is collaborating with building materials leader Owens Corning in recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.

Manitou Group announced that the Manitou and GEHL brands have been awarded a Sourcewell contract for medium-duty and compact construction equipment with related attachments.