Jigisha Desai, the former executive vice president and chief financial and strategy officer of Granite Construction Company, and Scott Deakin, the current senior vice president and chief financial officer of Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc., have been elected to Central States, Inc.’s Board of Directors.

Associated Builders and Contractors and its Florida First Coast chapter filed suit in federal court on March 28 to stop the Biden administration’s unlawful scheme to mandate project labor agreements on construction contracts procured by federal agencies.

During the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Steering Committee Meeting on March 27, industry leaders from BASF and Carpenter were chosen to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively.

Employers, manufacturers, distributors, contractor services and career seekers with entry-level to advanced experience are all invited to attend the 2024 Texas Workshop. The event will be held April 16 in McKinney, Texas. The workshop will provide classroom instruction, hands-on training and direct connections to employers.

ATAS International has named Kyle Ferenc, CSI, and Cathy Parrino as the 2023 recipients of the annual Malan S. Parker Award, which recognizes the top ATAS sales professionals each year.

For over 51 years, R. L. Reppert, Inc. has been a shining example of excellence in the commercial wall and ceiling contracting industry. Thanks to its dedication to quality and service, the company has garnered numerous awards and become the standard for other contractors to aspire to.

Werner celebrates 16 years as a proud sponsor of the NCAA basketball championship games. As part of the yearly celebration, Werner creates exclusive Podium Ladders to safely climb during the net-cutting ceremony.

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2024 Summer Conference, which will take place June 3-6 in Montreal at Le Westin Montréal.

Spring is here, which means the Window Safety Task Force, in partnership with the National Safety Council, encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, which is being observed April 7-13.

Applications for the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 20. The award is presented by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry and is considered the industry’s top technical honor.