A K-12 school in rural Alaska, a zero-energy-ready timber-frame home, low-income housing with a high-performance shell...the winners of this year’s Building Excellence Awards are a strong testament to the benefits of SIP construction.

Saint-Gobain North America has acquired International Cellulose Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial specialty insulation products. The acquisition of ICC’s business will enable Saint-Gobain to offer fireproofing and insulation solutions that enhance energy conservation and efficiency in commercial spaces.

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.

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.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council announced Sept. 27 that Wanhua Chemical (America) Co., Ltd’s WANNATE 9131FC has won the 2023 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

On Sept. 19, Dow announced the start-up of a new MDI distillation and prepolymers facility at its world-scale manufacturing site located in Freeport, Texas, which will supply an additional 30 percent of product to customers.

Installed Building Products of Columbus, Ohio, acquired Combee Insulation and its related companies. IBP says the purchase will add $16.5 million in annual revenue. Installed Building Products has more than 9,500 employees across 220-plus locations nationwide and was founded in 1977.