Plastic Components announced the death of its longtime president, Tom Stark, on March 6.

The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association has announced its 2023 Construction Excellence Award winners. The awards were announced on March 15, presented by Erica Dorner and Beau Johnson.

To those who knew Kenneth “Kenny” Thompson, he was an icon of the lath and plaster industry. He passed away recently at age 85.

HGTV has motivated viewers to wallpaper, paint, stain and more for a home renovation. The home improvement network also has inspired generations of new architects, like Allison Winn, a third-year interior design student at the University of Oklahoma’s Gibbs School of Architecture in Norman, Oklahoma.

During AWCI’s sessions on March 15, several contractors will gather for a roundtable to discuss the issue of safety. Among the panel are Marek Bros.’ John Hinson, Raymond Group’s Travis Winsor and Performance Contracting Group’s Shawn Burnum.

This year, AWCI offers several seminars that will benefit all attendees. W&C outlines those seminars that happen from March 15-16.

This year’s annual Steel Framing Industry Association’s General Session was held at the Horseshoe Resort tower. Its Executive Director, Larry Williams, hosted the event.

Sto Corp. is pleased to announce two key personnel changes to its top ranks.

Simpson Strong-Tie has been recognized by the Building Talent Foundation as a 2022 Industry Champion at the 2023 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 for its commitment, contribution and collaboration in building a sustainable workforce in residential construction.

Following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech on Feb. 7, the White House Office of Management and Budget released proposed guidance to boost the use of American-made goods in infrastructure projects, including airports, Coast Guard housing, renovations to federal buildings and other structures funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.