Millard Fuller, the visionary Christian with a single-minded, some say stubborn, focus that resulted in more than 300,000 houses built for the poor, died unexpectedly Monday night, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

JLG Industries announced the introduction of a Fluid Analysis Program for its customers of telehandlers, aerial work platforms, and other equipment in North America.

The International Powered Access Federation will host a safety program at this year’s Intermat construction show in Paris. The program aimed at users of aerial work platforms, Job Access will be the focus of the IPAF stand E5 J 020 in the outdoor area. 

A comparative performance test by an independent testing laboratory confirmed the accuracy and dependability of Zircon’s stud finders and other wall scanning tools, while revealing safety concerns about similar products manufactured by The Stanley Works, Zircon reported in a press release.

USG Corporation, a leading building products company, reported fourth quarter 2008 net sales of $981 million and a preliminary net loss of $172 million.

MiTek Industries Inc., supplier of engineered connector products, equipment, software and services for the residential building components industry, has announced that it will acquire full ownership of Aegis Metal Framing LLC, provider of pre-fabricated cold-formed steel framing products.

CertainTeed’s CertaSpray open-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation has received an evaluation report from the ICC Evaluation Service Inc. confirming the product meets building code standards.

To accommodate the company’s continuing growth, Hacker Industries Inc. is relocating its corporate office in Newport Beach, Calif.

Charlotte, N.C.-based National Gypsum announced its complete line of XP interior gypsum products has achieved GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certified status and GreenGuard Children & Schools Certification.

ClarkWestern Building Systems announced it is now a Cornerstone Partner with The American Institute of Architects.