Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist relief efforts in Guatemala after the deadly Fuego volcano eruption on June 3.
Gebr. Knauf KG (“Knauf”) and USG Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Knauf will acquire all of the outstanding shares of USG in a transaction valued at approximately $7.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, USG shareholders will receive $44.00 per share, which consists of $43.50 per share in cash payable upon closing of the transaction and a $0.50 per share special dividend that would be paid following shareholder approval of the transaction.
GMS Inc. announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of WSB Titan (“Titan”), the largest wallboard distributor in Canada.
The completion of this acquisition further strengthens GMS's position as one of the largest wallboard distributors in North America, with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion and more than 240 branches throughout 42 states and 5 provinces in Canada.
The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition attracts more than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world.
More than 100 years ago, local builders formed the Sacramento Regional Builders’ Exchange (SRBX) as an industry center for project information, exchanging ideas and discussing common building problems. Today, the non-profit serves the entire commercial construction industry operating across Northern California.
USG Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, has received Factory Mutual (FM) Approval for its USG Structural Panel Concrete Roof Deck.
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announced its Professional Certification Program has been added to the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, a guide for use in specifying construction for the military services.
Intercorp, an importer and master distributor of professional-grade construction fasteners under the Strong-Point and Strongcon brands, has revamped our product packaging, giving it a brand new look and feel that is much bolder and appealing across all of our product offerings.
The Specialty Interiors business of Milliken & Company, a leading global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, has secured a contract placement with office and specialty furniture manufacturer OFS.
Super Stud Building Products has donated cold-formed steel framing system materials for a study being conducted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.