Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Adamson as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

The National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors announced the selection of Dr. George K. Guszcza, D.Eng, CPEM, CCM, as its new president and CEO. Guszcza officially joins NIBS on July 1.

This summer, I am undertaking a total bathroom remodel. I’m planning to tile the walls around the vanity and toilet, as well as those surrounding the shower. Mold has been a persistent problem in this room.

Knight Wall Systems general manager Brian Nelson has been elected to the Rainscreen Association in North America’s Board of Directors, according to RAiNA Executive Committee chair Todd Kimmel.

Ultra Drain Mat, Plastic Components’ rainscreen system for exterior cladding, drains moisture away and accelerates drying inside the wall cavity. Made of a durable 0.25- or 0.40-inch chemical-resistant polymer mesh, it prevents condensation and moisture intrusion and meets the International Building Code for water-resistant barriers.