The American Concrete Institute has announced several goals, programs, and initiatives to provide information on the sustainable properties of concrete to its members and the concrete industry.

OLFA North America, marketer and distributor of crafting and cutting tools and blades, has redesigned its Web site to include an interactive Retail Store and Distributor locator.

To broaden its educational reach, Simpson Strong-Tie is now offering online training courses and has become an authorized provider of IACET Continuing Educations Credits.

Simonton Windows is helping the team of A&E Network’s Flip This House to renovate a home that was damaged by Hurricane Ike this past summer and resell it.

The New American Home 2009, which is produced each year in conjunction with the International Builders' Show, is showcasing the most innovative energy efficiency technologies in the 26-year history of The New American Home program.

The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association announces a call for entries for its Construction Excellence Awards competition.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has launched a new Web site dedicated to green remodeling.

CertainTeed Gypsum has opened a gypsum finishing products plant in Las Vegas to produce the company’s ProRoc finishing products.

The Associated General Contractors of America has launched a national effort designed to show support for needed new infrastructure investments.

The American Concrete Institute will be holding its Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter, March 15-19, 2009.