Topcon Positioning Systems introduced Aptix, a new integration-platform-as-a-service to optimize how heavy civil construction projects are managed. Aptix seamlessly integrates Topcon solutions with multiple third-party applications to automate and orchestrate data connections between the office and job site.

L&W Supply has been named a 2023 National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held homebuilders. The award recognizes field and manufacturing partners who have consistently operated at world-class levels.

The Metal Construction Association announced the MCA Scholarship Program, a new benefit for employees of member companies.

Gillfor Distribution Inc., a leading building products distributor in Canada, has partnered with Tando Composites to distribute Beach House Shake and TandoStone as exterior cladding solutions throughout their 14 distribution locations.

The ACI Foundation began accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year on July 5. Eight new fellowships and one new scholarship have been added, bringing the total annual awards to 46.

Data shows that an average of 16 young trade workers die on the job yearly in Australia, according to Alex Brewster of ABC News Australia.

After 20 years of serving as president of Atlas Roofing Corporation, Ken Farrish has announced his retirement.

Manitou’s all-new MTA series of construction telehandlers have been named a 2023 Rental Editor’s Choice Award winner.

The Metal Construction Association’s 2023 Design Awards winners were featured at METALCON, a major industry event held in Las Vegas on Oct. 18-20.

The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new research report, “RP23-02: Influence of Support Attachment Pattern on the Out-of-Plane Buckling Capacity of Steel Deck.” RP23-02 is available for free download in the AISI Design Resources section at www.buildusingsteel.org.