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SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator and finisher, is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members. The additions include a senior project manager to lead the organization’s newly established contract management group, as well as a new production manager.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute will host a webinar on “Updates to the American Iron and Steel Institute North American Specification and Framing Standards” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida with a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross.

The Metal Construction Association’s 2022 Design Awards were announced in October at METALCON, a major industry event held in Indianapolis.

Sto Corp. has announced that StoVentec Rainscreen Systems has been evaluated by Intertek, a respected, independent and accredited agency, and found to be fully code compliant. StoVentec Render and Masonry Veneer Rainscreen systems are all included in Intertek’s evaluations, and the Glass system is coming soon.

Ninth grade can be a challenge for students in districts with middle school or K-8 class groupings. The move up to a high school building comes with greater academic demands, new routines of rotating through classes and adjusting to a new social environment.

The Mastlight at Union Point, a LEED Silver Certified apartment building, contributed to the transformative redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. The area is now known as the vibrant mixed-use district of Union Point.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has received two Pro Tool Innovation Awards — the first in the Attachments Drills/Drivers category for its Quik Drive PROHSD75 Wood-to-Steel solution and the second in the Metal Screws category for its Strong-Drive TF Wood-to-Steel screws. The awards are judged by a diverse panel of professional tradespeople as well as media sponsor judges (all of whom make up a team with decades of experience handling, operating and/or testing hundreds of tools, accessories and fasteners each year).

Staying connected and building community are central to the culture of the Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, Arizona. The recently built Gila River Indian Community District 3 multipurpose building gives the community an opportunity to express its values and gather in a central location.