The FWCCA invites you to participate at its Jan. 30-31 Executive Conference, which is taking place at the OMNI Champion Gate Resort. The FWCCA is searching for individuals who have informative, educational, technical and/or business programming that are willing to share with FWCCA members.

A former British Columbia drywaller was recently sentenced to two years and a day of jail time after being convicted for possessing fentanyl, reported Jeremy Hainsworth of Coast Reporter.

Reuters published a feature article discussing how a robotic printer from ICON is finishing the last of 100 3D-printed houses in the world’s largest 3D-printed community — Wolf Ranch in Georgetown, Texas, about 30 miles from Austin, Texas.

Ware Malcomb announced on Aug. 8 the promotion of Kourtney Pennycook to studio manager of interior architecture and design in its Atlanta office. The firm concurrently announced that Lauren Leyrer, P.E., has joined the Atlanta office as civil engineering manager.

3A Composites announced that Nick Scheib has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of 3A Composites - Americas, effective immediately. Scheib, previously the general manager of the architectural division, brings a wealth of experience and proven track record of success to his new role.

On Aug. 8, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry announced a cutting-edge keynote panel of science and technology experts for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

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.