The Associated General Contractors of America reacted to the presidential and congressional election results with plans to continue its 90-year history of working in a bipartisan fashion to promote the needs of the nation’s construction industry.

The Titen HD screw anchor from Simpson Strong Tie is now code listed for use in both cracked and uncracked concrete, meeting the requirements of the new 2006 International Building Code for post-installed anchors.

Florida builder Ronald King Construction, of Brooksville, is taking advantage of energy-efficiency tax credit provisions to construct homes that include photovoltaic panels to produce electricity and a solar water heating system-at prices competitive with more traditional homes in his market.

A marked increase in pre-sold custom-built homes appears to be on the rise, said a news release from the PRNewswire.

Steel Stud Manufacturers Association members voted to implement a SSMA-sponsored Code Compliance Certification Program. Supported by third-party inspection, the program will assure access to structural steel studs and track that comply with national and local building codes.

After 11 years with CISCA, and eight years as CISCA’s executive director, Bonny Luck has retired. Shirley Wodynski succeeds Luck in this position.   The Wagner Companies announced that Jackie Heinrichs

The Gypsum Association has announced that it has moved out of its Washington, D.C.-based office into Maryland.

The Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Associations has relocated.

PrimeSource Building Products Inc. is purchasing the assets of Compass International Inc., supplier of the Marker and Darts line of fasteners.

New construction guidelines developed by the International Code Council will increase public safety in hurricane prone areas and other high-wind regions.