The building and construction industry accounts for roughly 37 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and is the largest-emitting sector. As a global building material manufacturer, Kingspan recognizes its role in limiting GHG emissions throughout the life cycle of its products.

Many spray foam contractors are aware that the industry is transitioning from closed-cell foams using HFC blowing agents to systems using low global warming potential, HFO blowing agents. The new HFO blowing agents significantly reduce the carbon footprint of closed-cell SPF, compared to HFC foams.

Ware Malcomb announced Aug. 6 that Jamie Gaan has joined its Pleasanton, California office as studio manager of architecture. In this role, he will help lead the growth and management of the architecture studio and focus on client relationships and business development.

The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship on Sept. 12 to address, among other things, state and local panels on Registered Apprenticeship Initiatives. There will also be a period for public comment.

CertainTeed has announced the winners for its Seventh Annual North American Gypsum Trophy Awards, which recognizes contractors’ work across North America – each at the forefront of drywall design, installation, sustainability and craftsmanship.

Architecture and art integration firm Svigals + Partners is advancing its award-winning designs and quality client service with the promotions of key staff members. In addition to two newly named associate principals, architect Brian Stancavage and director of marketing and business development Cheryl Hart, three team members have moved into associate positions.

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in January despite bouts of exceptionally cold or stormy weather that delayed projects in numerous regions, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released on Feb. 2.

O’Shaughnessy Ventures LLC, a family office that invests in ambitious seed and pre-seed startups, announced Feb. 2 that it has invested in Furno Materials Inc.

Total construction spending increased by 0.9 percent in December and 13.9 percent year-over-year, as gains in residential and public segments offset mixed results among private nonresidential markets, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released Feb. 1.

This month, Bell Fuels president Stella Gaytan will convene a public and industry panel discussion to bring women in the trades together for an evening of community and discussion.