With the Philadelphia School District eliminating nearly all skilled trades- and construction-related curriculum from their middle schools, the Wagner Middle School will host an important introduction to the trades for 150 students on Saturday, Dec. 16, during a 3-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Installed Building Products of Columbus, Ohio, acquired Combee Insulation and its related companies. IBP says the purchase will add $16.5 million in annual revenue. Installed Building Products has more than 9,500 employees across 220-plus locations nationwide and was founded in 1977.
The new year will bring big changes to Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, as it will be the first time in more than three decades that Steve Freckmann isn’t its general manager.
The Valcourt Group, a leading provider of waterproofing, window cleaning and façade restoration services for commercial properties, announced its recent acquisition of AwnClean USA, based in Tampa, Florida.
Will launch QXO with tech-forward strategy in large and growing industry rich with acquisition opportunities; sets revenue run-rate targets of at least $1 billion by end of year one, at least $5 billion within three years and tens of billions of dollars over next decade
After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates.
The Fahy Commons building at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, recently won three major sustainability awards. ATAS International manufactured the 24-gauge steel 2-inch Field-Lok standing seam metal roof panels, 15 1/4 inches wide, for the building.
National Gypsum has donated $1 million to be shared by a total of 34 schools and nonprofit organizations where the company’s associates live and work throughout the United States and Canada.