In early March’s municipal elections, San Francisco made it easier for developers to turn empty office buildings into homes with the passage of Proposition C, which offers a tax break for developers to convert up to 5 million square feet of commercial space by 2030.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Las Vegas, during the World of Concrete Trade Show, Michael Schlund made history by claiming the “World’s Best Bricklayer” title for the second year in a row! With back-to-back wins, Schlund secured top honors at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 competition.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced the honorees of its 2024 national Construction Workforce Awards, which includes Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year.

The Wage and Hour Division’s SWACCA-supported final rule making it harder to misclassify workers as independent contractors took effect on March 11.

The EIMA Promotion Working Group announced the launch of an AIA course titled “Performance and Design Benefits of Today’s High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems with Drainage.”

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announced the winners of the 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards on March 6. Winners of the program, which is sponsored by Arkema and Evonik, are contractors recognized for having some of the spray foam industry’s recent outstanding projects.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance FENBC Region Virtual Industry Summit, which will take place on Wednesday, April 3. Those in British Columbia are encouraged to register now to participate in this one-day online event packed with important industry topics for residential and commercial segments.

Associated Builders and Contractors President and CEO Michael Bellaman responded on March 7 to President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address with a statement.

Lumber, a pioneering construction workforce management platform, announced on March 7 the release of the 2024 “She Builds Nation” report, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in the construction industry.

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