The Department of Labor published a final rule on Sept. 26 to rescind Trump-era Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs that marks the end of a four-year fight by SWACCA’s public policy team in Washington, D.C. This final rule will be effective on Nov. 25.

The National Institute of Building Sciences recognized built environment leaders and scholarship recipients on Sept. 28 during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2022.

GPR Ventures has completed its fourth multifamily acquisition in the greater Salt Lake City region. Capitol Estates is located down the street from the state capitol, with 24 units in a combination of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans and private parking.

Bentley Systems announced that Dru Crawley, Bentley fellow and director of building performance research, received the IBPSA-USA Award for Distinguished Achievement in Building Simulation.

JLG now offers its Seat Belt Engagement and Operator Presence option for select telehandler models as an aftermarket accessory available through Online Express.

Stanley Black & Decker has announced a partnership with TerraCycle, an international recycling leader, to encourage customers to recycle home appliances and tools containing integral lithium-ion batteries. The program accepts tools from several Stanley Black & Decker brands, including DEWALT.

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced on Sept. 27 that Catalina Rocha has been promoted to Studio Manager in the firm’s Vaughan, Ontario, office. As Studio Manager, Rocha is responsible for leading the Architecture team and managing clients and select projects.

Kansas City students were given the unique opportunity on Sept. 20-21 to learn about careers in construction, plus gain hands-on experience contributing to a Target store remodel at the “I Built This!” event sponsored by ConstructReach, KAI Build and Target.

Fexillon, the Ireland-based leading provider of digital asset management solutions for infrastructure and real estate, and JE Dunn Construction, one of the largest construction companies in the U.S., have today announced a strategic partnership agreement that will see the Irish building tech company play a critical role in the build and roll out of mission-critical sites, worth over $3 billion in investment, across the U.S.

Georgia-Pacific, a leading commercial and residential building products manufacturer committed to developing the highest-quality products while leading with a tireless commitment to innovation, recently introduced GP Toolbox, a free portal for direct customers.