Associated Builders and Contractors announced Feb. 12 that it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.

The Metal Construction Association welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors.

Four national trade associations petitioned the White House to make improvements in its implementation of “made in America” requirements for construction products and materials.

Specified Technologies announced the launch of its new corporate website. The new face of stifirestop.com is designed with customers in mind, increasing discoverability and ease of use while still empowering the core group of power-user customers.

Leading up to its convention, IIBEC is featuring speakers so you can get to know them ahead of time. Don’t miss their presentations!

Ware Malcomb announced Feb. 13 that it has appointed four senior team members to a newly created leadership role called “practice leader” to further diversify business and support dedicated market-specific capabilities across the Americas: Luciana Arim for science and technology, Kate Lyle for industrial cold and food, Anthony Simon for retail and Charles Swanson for multifamily.

Imagine a stage where life’s unpredictability unfolds, often with a delightful twist of humor and a touch of heartwarming insight. Join Merit Kahn, CSP, as she brings anecdotes from her acclaimed theater show, “Who Chiseled That?” to the CISCA Summit with laughter to pull together the ideas you are taking back to your teams.

Generational Capital Markets brokered the sale of Tennessee-based Watson Metals to Georgia Metals, a CID Capital portfolio company, expanding Georgia Metal’s market share in metal roofing and building products.

Owens Corning agreed to acquire Masonite International Corporation for $3.9 billion, expanding its residential building materials and product offerings.

The Interfaith Center at the Presidio won a Save America’s Treasures grant for $750,000 from the National Park Service. The award, doubled with required matching funds, helps jumpstart the 1931 Presidio Chapel’s $14 million expansion and renovation, designed by architect Page & Turnbull, which will add a conference center and a gallery.