The American Concrete Institute is excited to host the ACI Concrete Convention on Nov. 3-6 in Philadelphia. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

The National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors announced the selection of Dr. George K. Guszcza, D.Eng, CPEM, CCM, as its new president and CEO. Guszcza officially joins NIBS on July 1.

The EIFS Industry Members Association announced the appointment of Aggie Sterrett as its new program manager. Sterrett brings extensive experience and a proven track record in project management, communications and meeting production.

The 22nd Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2024 will take place on Nov. 13-14 in Bangkok.

The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council gathered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to discuss technology and innovation at the 2024 Technology Forum. The event took place May 14-16 at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza.

L&W Supply opened a new location in Lubbock, Texas. Lance Gascho manages the new branch.

Labor productivity is the central economic engine that drives profitability for labor-intensive, self-performing contractors. FMI’s 2023 Labor Productivity Study found that contractors experienced approximately $30 billion to $40 billion in lost profits due to labor inefficiencies in 2022.

GMS Inc. announced May 1 the continuing execution of its strategic growth priorities with the acquisition of a single-location distributor of building products in Southern California.

The Power Tool Institute has released a new video demonstrating how to properly handle a battery that’s in thermal runaway.

L&W Supply has announced the induction of 26 branch managers into its Managing Partner Program. The designation is the highest level of achievement among the company’s branch managers and places them in a distinguished position of leadership at L&W Supply.