In 1928, Miami Beach's polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city's newest and most prestigious addresses, and 93 years later, this home still stands. But not for long. 

UL has announced a new numbering system for firestop systems and fire-resistive joint systems. FCIA is here to help with this change.

ICC and RESNET will continue their collaboration by developing a new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) candidate standard on remote virtual inspections (RVI) for the energy and water use performance of buildings.

The Gypsum Association (GA) announces its support for research exploring the viability of using construction and demolition (C&D) waste gypsum in concrete. 

Jonathan Humble, regional director of the AISI Construction Technical Program, was installed as an Honorary Member of the International Code Council (ICC).

The construction industry gained 22,000 jobs between August and September as nonresidential construction firms added employees for the first time in six months.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Trial 11: Hot Wheels, an intricate real-life challenge that brings childhood toy cars to life emphasizing the power of play and promoting the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

With the MX FUEL CARRY ON, you can power more on-demand with efficient, quiet, and portable power anywhere. The portable power supply provides 3600 peak watts, 1800 continuous watts of pure sine inverter energy, powering everything from your high demand 15A tools to sensitive electronics.

Makita U.S.A., Inc. has launched the 18V LXT Brushless 5” Dry/Wet Masonry Saw, Tool Only (XCC01Z). This powerful cordless saw is designed for demanding applications, such as cutting tile, masonry, concrete and more.

Building Talent Foundation (BTF) and Simpson Strong-Tie announced a strategic alliance to promote the growth of the residential construction industry workforce in the United States.