At the 2023 AWCI Opening Session Breakfast, Compass Construction Vice President Brent Allen was honored with the Pinnacle Award. The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.

The building industry has struggled with building trades recruitment and retention issues for more than a decade. The aging construction workforce, lack of skilled trades instruction in schools and stiff competition for workers have all contributed to the issue.

On Jan. 31 at the 2023 International Builders’ Show, CertainTeed unveiled its new brand identity. This milestone represents a major paradigm shift for the manufacturer – reinforcing its customer-focused, comprehensive offering of light and sustainable building solutions and systems.

InfernoShield is a new non-combustible insulated glazing panel designed to provide superior protection from fire when installed in window, glazing and curtainwall systems. InfernoShield panels create a highly decorative and durable surface with exceptional fire performance properties.

Owens Corning introduced its comprehensive insulation product line at the International Builders’ Show.

On Feb. 1, Atlas introduced EnergyShield XR, engineered to provide continuous insulation for foundation walls and under slab use. Designed for architects, designers and builders, EnergyShield XR insulates the building foundation to improve energy efficiency and interior comfort for occupants.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announced the winners of the 17th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards on Feb. 15.

R. L. Reppert, Inc. has announced they are celebrating 50 years in business in 2023. With most construction companies unable to weather the storms of the construction industry’s demands and changes, any company who is in business this long has a real solid foundation.