The Department of Labor announced $244 million in awards through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system in growing U.S. industries, including clean energy, advanced manufacturing and supply chains, among others.

Dow announced that its PO/PG and polyols manufacturing factory in Freeport, Texas, received an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS certification. The newly ISCC PLUS certified polyurethanes site will produce solutions for the automotive, construction, consumer, food, fragrances, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

JLG has published a new white paper on DirectAccess highlighting tips for creating a safety-focused culture on job sites.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses and deaths in the workplace.

Simpson Strong-Tie has earned David Weekley Homes’ prestigious “National Preferred Partner” designation for 2024. The 20th annual award recognizes the builder’s field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels in quality and customer service.

Nucor’s CENTRIA MetalWrap placed as a Special Mention in the worldwide Architizer A+ Awards. CENTRIA MetalWrap is featured in the Building Envelope and Cladding section of Architizer’s 2024 A+ Awards gallery.

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Jeffrey D. Shoaf, released a statement in response to the release of a new proposed federal heat safety rule by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently investigated NOR-D LLC after the contractor had a worker pass away from injuries suffered while working on a warehouse in Macon, Georgia, according to Robert Yaniz Jr. of Occupational Health & Safety.

On July 1, Trinseo released its 2024 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which highlights how the company is progressing against its 17 sustainability goals. A key highlight for the report this year is how Trinseo is advancing its sustainable product portfolio in alignment with its 2030 goals.

The IBM Bromont plant, located in Bromont, Quebec, Canada, opened in 1972. Fifty years later, the facility continues to be a leader in innovation, technology and continuous improvement, with over $10 million invested each year in product and process development.