STC Architectural Products, made for Noise Control and Fire Resistance, and ARCOM, a leader in specifications, announce that STC product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers and design professionals.

CertainTeed Gypsum recently garnered two awards by Architectural Record at its 2016 Advertising Excellence Awards. The publication annually recognizes the most effective ads viewed by building and design professionals in its magazine. Awards are presented at a breakfast during the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention and Expo.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented three Design Excellence Awards during the recent 2016 CFSEI/MASFA (Mid-Atlantic Steel Framing Alliance) Expo at the Historic Inns of Annapolis in Annapolis, Md. 

A proposed ASTM standard will provide a needed set of guidelines for conducting and reporting on the on-site inspections of fire resistive materials. Anyone interested, particularly people with inspection experience, is invited to help create the standard.

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of the new ACI 562-16: Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced it has renewed its annual sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Strong program to help local Habitat for Humanity organizations build stronger, more resilient homes across the U.S. 

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has named Nabil Rahman, Ph.D., P.E., as the recipient of the 2016 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. CFSEI’s Distinguished Service Award was renamed this year to honor John P. Matsen, P.E., founder and principal of Matsen Ford Design Associates in Waukesha, Wis., who passed away in June 2015. 

GMS Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2016 before the market opens on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A conference call will be held that same day at 10:00 a.m. eastern time to review financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session. 

The BECK Fastener Group has acquired the Solon, Ohio, based ET&F Fastening Systems, Inc., a supplier of fastening systems used by contractors for applications involving fastening interior and exterior building materials to light gauge steel.

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals—ACI 560R-16 Report on Design and Construction with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).