The application window for the 2024-2025 Simpson Strong-Tie scholarship is now open. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students in civil/structural engineering, architecture and construction management/technology. Recipients of the scholarship will have access to industry contacts, training, job leads and peer connections.

Industrial Louvers, Inc. and Verta, Inc. announced a leadership transition as long-serving CEO and President Jo Reinhardt retires, passing the baton to Brett Reinhardt, now president of both ILI and Verta.

After 22 years of service with ATAS International, Dave Weidl has announced his retirement.

Simpson Strong-Tie will invest $110 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Gallatin, Tennessee. The expansion will create 37 new jobs in Sumner County. The new facility on Airport Road will allow Simpson Strong-Tie to meet growing product demand and relocate a portion of its fastener manufacturing operations.

Technoform has added a new plastic, hybrid, stainless steel warm-edge spacer to its family of durable, high-performance, edge seal solutions for insulated glass units. With a matte black finish applied to the sidewall of the spacer, the risk of “shiners,” or exposed stainless steel at the edge from the spacer, can be reduced.

Cornerstone Building Brands is spreading the word about its plans for this year’s International Builders’ Show, which will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Feb. 27-29.

Public housing developments across the United States are aging – according to the Urban Institute, 51 percent of public housing units were built before 1975. This means buildings can lack basic features like adequate insulation and air conditioning that are important for keeping residents healthy and comfortable.

The InSpire HP solar air heating metal wall panel was recognized by Building Design + Construction as one of 75 top building products for 2023.

GMS Inc. provided an update on Oct. 3 on the continued execution of its growth strategy with the acquisition of AMW Construction Supply, LLC, a highly respected distributor of tools, fasteners and other complementary products servicing the Phoenix metro area.