The SMACNA Board of Directors welcomed Tom Martin, president of Cleveland-based T.H. Martin, Inc., as its 2024-2025 president. Martin took the reins from current SMACNA president Carol Duncan of General Sheet Metal.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research has been recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to provide career and technical education programs and industry-recognized credentials to students through the High School Builder Program.

S-5!, together with National Women in Roofing, is sponsoring a new scholarship program to empower women who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades. The initiative aims to support women in their journey toward successful careers in the trades and contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry.

This past March, the message of National Ladder Safety Month reached millions of people. Now, the American Ladder Institute is seeking sponsors for the 2025 campaign so it can reach even more.

The National Labor Relations Board issued its final rule on “Fair Choice—Employee Voice,” which restores three NLRB policies that facilitate union organizing, including the NLRB’s policy on voluntary recognition in the construction industry.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of the 2024 ABC Construction Management Competition and the 35th annual National Craft Championships on March 18. The winners were honored on the final day of the ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, on March 15.

Simpson Strong-Tie has made several additions and promotions to further strengthen its national accounts team, which serves professional builders and LBM suppliers.

National Ladder Safety Month is observed next month, as it is every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute, the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training.

As of Dec. 27, 2023, Dan Rice has taken the reigns at Bon Tool Company as national sales manager. He will oversee Bon’s sales leads, initiatives, and local and national accounts.

Citadel Architectural Products announced the expansion of its nationwide sales team.