The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction decreased 0.6 percent from April to May, while an index that measures contractors’ bid prices inched up by 0.1 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released June 14.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry announced June 13 that Debbie Mielewski, Ph.D., a sustainability expert, will deliver the keynote speech at the opening session of the 65th Polyurethanes Technical Conference on Sept. 25 in San Antonio.

The National Institute of Building Sciences has added four new members to its board of directors.

Few candidates have the basic skills needed to work in high-paying construction careers, forcing short-staffed contractors to find new ways to keep pace with demand and undermining efforts to build infrastructure and other projects, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk.

The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Project of the Year Awards. Check out the project categories and award program rules below. Nominations are due by Nov. 15.

Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, on June 9 reaffirmed its status as a pioneer in the movement for a greener construction industry with the launch of a new Sustainability Report.

SOCOTEC, Inc., a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification, consulting and advisory services with a strategic focus on building construction and infrastructure, announced June 8 that it has completed the acquisition of Conversano Associates, Inc., a New York City-based code consulting and permit expediting firm.

Turning India’s vast banana waste into an eco-friendly leather alternative has paid off for a team of enterprising students. Solving problems of waste and limited resources, the group is among three student teams from five countries and six universities sharing $65,000 for their big green ideas winning the 2023 Wege Prize.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced the publication of the latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List. The CSAL is a list of 250 federal contractors, federally assisted contractors and federally assisted subcontractors that have been selected for a compliance evaluation, which the OFCCP may begin scheduling immediately.

The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction and structures in coordination with ACI Technical Committees.