The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research.

ATAS International has been involved in the manufacturing of transpired solar collector panels since 2002. Technical insights gleaned from early projects resulted in continual refinement of design, ultimately culminating in the release of the InSpire wall solar air heating system to the sustainable construction industry in 2006.

Construction employment declined in 99 out of 358 metro areas from March 2019 to last month as the coronavirus pandemic triggered the first shutdown orders and project cancellations, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America today.

Benjamin Obdyke, Inc., recognized for its line of high performance roof and wall products including Roll Vent, Cedar Breather and HydroGap, recently promoted Bill Griffith to National Ridge Vent Sales Manager. In his new role, Griffith will be responsible for increasing sales and market exposure of the Ridge Vent product portfolio to architects, builders, distribution accounts and dealers nationwide.

Hilti North America, an innovator of tools, technology, software and services to the commercial construction industry, has outlined three key areas of focus to help customers plan for recovery from COVID-19: supply, safety and speed.

Governor Inslee has announced that construction of projects already underway in the state of Washington may continue as long as COVID-19 safety measures are met.

A large share of construction firms promptly received loan funds under the new Paycheck Protection Program, enabling many of them to hire or retain employees despite a surge in project cancellations, according to a survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America

Nu-Wave Manufacturing has released the newest addition to its line of Lean Construction Carts. The F66 is a heavy-duty flat cart that is 6 ft. in length and 29” wide with a 3,200 lb. load capacity, while the F44 is the 4 ft. long model.

SafwayAtlantic, the premier metropolitan scaffolding and access provider for new construction, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, maintenance projects and historical renovations, is bringing its expertise to the West Coast.

A coalition of 109 companies and organizations, representing a broad span of the construction industry, delivered a letter to the governors of Northeastern states underscoring the ability of the industry to operate safely in the face of the pandemic and the significant role the construction industry will play in leading the region’s economic recovery.