Armstrong World Industries announced that it has entered a strategic partnership and equity investment in Overcast Innovations, a venture established by leading construction and energy services company McKinstry.

TYPAR has announced a new partnership with Rafferty Wholesale to expand distribution of its products throughout New England, making it easier than ever for builders and contractors to bring the benefits of the TYPAR Weather Protection System to their next build.

Construction employment increased in 43 states and the District of Columbia in September from a year earlier, while 28 states and Washington, D.C. added construction employees from August to September, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released on Oct. 20 by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Ware Malcomb announced Oct. 19 that construction is complete on The Perry, a new multifamily development located at the intersection of Jimmy Carter and Peachtree Industrial boulevards in Norcross, Georgia. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the amenity spaces in the 160-unit community.

High school students with a passion for creative problem-solving are invited to apply for the 2024 Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio, a paid summer workshop hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University.

The National Institute of Building Sciences has opened the call for speaker abstracts for Building Innovation 2024.

L&W Supply has promoted Mark Woodsum to vice president of its North Central Region. The region extends across 12 states and includes the following L&W Supply districts: Northern Plains, Midwest, East Central and Great Lakes.

The InSpire HP solar air heating metal wall panel was recognized by Building Design + Construction as one of 75 top building products for 2023.

Colonial Systems, a comprehensive resource for installing commercial and institutional interiors for a diverse range of industries nationwide, announced that it has named Scott Lynch as president/CEO after serving as the company’s CEO since 2020.

The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council will host its 2024 Technology Forum on May 14 – 16 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The forum is an innovation-focused educational and networking event for concrete professionals.