The Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau announced the winners of its 2023 Outstanding Project of the Year Awards at the Wall and Ceiling Conference and Trade Show in May. The projects were divided by state, with winners from both Oregon and Washington for most categories.

New Makita U.S.A. President and CEO Sean Okada brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the company. He will drive key initiatives, including an accelerated expansion of the XGT Cordless System.

FCIA’s Board of Directors met in Portland, Maine, and looked ahead to the future of the association and industry. The board, comprised of specialty firestop installation contractors from around North America, approached the discussions with one common goal: having FCIA members be recognized as the industry experts in the field of passive fire and smoke protection systems.

The EIFS Industry Members Association announced enhancements to the EIFS Hero Awards program, an awards program that recognizes and promotes excellence in the EIFS industry.

The value of the FCIA member, FM 4991-approved or UL-ULC qualified firestop contractor comes from the commitment to excellence. These important designations – FM 4991-Approved, UL-Qualified, ULC-Qualified and FCIA Member in Good Standing – are being recognized by 07 84 00 Firestopping specifications in many occupancies around the world.

L&W Supply announced that Ron Shillingburg has been named branch manager of its Fishersville, Virginia, location.

Construction employment increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in August from a year earlier, while 32 states and Washington, D.C. added construction employees from July to August, according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America Sept. 19.

L&W Supply announced that Richard Brown has been named branch manager of its Chattanooga, Tennessee, location.

Pope Francis spoke to the Italian National Association of Mutilated and Invalid Workers on Sept. 13 and used the time to discuss the tragedy of workplace accidents, Dexter Tilo of Human Resources Director New Zealand reported.

L&W Supply recently promoted Christian Daniels to branch manager of the company’s greenfield location in Roscoe, Illinois.