Flex-Ability Concepts recently prepared one of its regular shipments to Pro Plaster Products in Capalaba, Queensland, Australia. Pro Plaster faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 because it, like so many companies, relies on shipments from China and the United States that were slowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has addressed this by increasing stock levels to be prepared for a successful 2021, and Flex-Ability Concepts—a 22-year partner—is ready to help.

The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.”

Most contractors expect demand for many types of construction to shrink in 2021 even as the pandemic is prompting many owners to delay or cancel already-planned projects, meaning few firms will hire new workers.

The American Concrete Institute announced that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship Program.

McShane Construction Company has been selected by Avenida Partners to provide construction services for Avenida Hendersonville, a new active senior living community in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

L&W Supply Corporation announced that it has acquired the business of Merrimack Building Supply, a building materials distributor with locations in southern New England.

Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in aerial lift equipment, announces Marshall Shaver as vice president of sales and marketing. 

Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $78,000 over the 2020 holiday season to community organizations across the country and internationally.

The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated six cold-formed steel design standards.