At FCIA’s Virtual ECA ’20 Conference, FCIA launched a new initiative to get fire and life safety improvements using the FCIA’s ‘DIIM’ for Existing Buildings.

Demilec, a leader in energy-efficient, eco-friendly spray foam insulations and coatings, was awarded a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from Miami-Dade County for Heatlok HFO Pro spray polyurethane foam adhesive.

The Gypsum Association has released a revised and updated environmental product declaration (EPD) for 5/8” type X North American gypsum boards.

The UP Companies (UPCO) proudly announces the hiring of Mike Marshall as Estimator and Project Manager for the Square UP Builders Drywall Division.

A team of Cal Poly architectural engineering (ARCE) students placed second in the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Seismic Design Competition (SDC) in early March in San Diego.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has expanded its product line of RTUD ratcheting take-up devices with products redesigned specifically for 7/8"- and 1"-diameter threaded rod.

At a time when safety has never been more important for deck builders and their customers, MoistureShield is partnering with NADRA as a Safety Ambassador to create awareness for Deck Safety Month in May 2020.

KAI Enterprises proudly announces that Tim McMinn, AIA has been named Design Principal. McMinn was previously Director of Architecture at KAI. The transition is recognition of McMinn’s passionate drive to create innovative and highly creative solutions for clients.

Cadence McShane Construction Company announced it has received a National Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which will be presented at the 30th annual Excellence in Construction Awards during ABC Convention 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 18.

In the midst of an affordable housing crisis, Open Book Build LLC recently announced the launch of its new home building program.