SmithGroupJJR, an integrated design firm, will now offer architecture services at its Madison, Wisconsin office for the first time in the company’s history.

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced Michelle Lane has been named executive director of marketing for the company.

The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5 percent in February to 146.9 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 146.2. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

JLG Industries, Inc. is a 2018 winner in EquipmentWatch’s annual Highest Retained Value Awards program, an award program based on residual values for heavy equipment.

Brad Knolle has been promoted to executive vice president of development for Embrey Partners.

Reflecting its considerable role in the Southern California building and design sectors, nationally recognized architecture firm Carrier Johnson + CULTURE announced that veteran architect Rick Castillo, AIA, NCARB, will join the firm in the role of director of architecture in Los Angeles.

Airmaster hired Mario Meiwes as its operational excellence manager.

The Q1 2018 USG Corporation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index reveals nearly two-thirds of contractors are highly confident that demand for commercial construction will increase over the next year, however, continued concerns around labor shortages have put even greater pressure on the industry. 

With OSHA guidelines changing, and often confusing for entrepreneurs and employers alike BRW Safety is working to make these regulations more understandable on their newly revamped blog.

The Professional Women in Building Council of the National Association of Home Builders has recognized Karen Schroeder, executive vice president and partner of Mayberry Homes in East Lansing, Mich., as NAHB PWB Woman of the Year.