Debuting at the 2023 edition, Work Truck Live! is a dedicated space, presented by Modern WorkTruck Solutions, for the work trucks that drive every contractor’s success. Attendees can test-drive select Class 1-7 vehicles on a closed, short loop.

Chicago-based WernerCo announced two new executive appointments today. Don Freeman and Kevin Blossom have been promoted to President of their Business Units. This new structure will better serve customers across the Pro and Retail channels.

Walls & Ceilings is now kicking off its annual competition to look for the W&C Contractor of 2022. This award will aim to honor North America’s best wall and ceiling contractor, with criteria including industry practices, working environment and customer service.

Construction employment in June continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in more than one-third of the states despite record job openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by AGC.

The Florida Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association announced the appointment of Herman Guevara as president of the organization at its recent conference in Orlando, Fla.

On June 2, EIMA staff members met with leaders of the Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association to discuss ways in which the organizations can collaborate in advancing the EIFS industry.

In today’s Federal Register, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it is seeking comments on a new information collection request entitled, “Field Testing of Spanish-Language Toolbox Talks for Spanish-Speaking Construction Workers.” “Toolbox talks” are brief (approximately 5-10 minutes) occupational safety and health instructional sessions designed to be delivered on the work site or at the contractor’s office. This new ICR will evaluate Spanish-language toolbox talks with Spanish-speaking construction workers to assess the effectiveness of toolbox talks as an OSH training method for this audience.

To set the stage for mass energy transformation of cities, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority aims to upgrade New York’s building stock through their RetrofitNY Program. Identifying partners to help drive and execute this change, NYSERDA has named Tremco Construction Products Group an approved component manufacturer (RFQL 4551) for Deep Energy Retrofit projects across the state of New York.

iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection systems, has promoted Evelyn Casillas from Marketing Assistant to Marketing Manager. Casillas has been with iQ for two years and during that timespan, has contributed greatly by creating and managing both print and online marketing tools such as brochures, merchandising, packaging, manuals, advertisements and E-mailers.

This morning, Autodesk announced the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits.