National Ladder Safety Month is observed next month, as it is every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute, the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training.

Simpson Strong-Tie and PEG, an innovator in residential construction engineering and energy, will showcase LotSpec software at Simpson Strong-Tie’s booth during the International Builders’ Show on Feb. 27-29 in Las Vegas. LotSpec is an innovative program that helps production builders manage options while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Nichiha USA plans to unveil innovative building materials at the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 27-29, offering countless design options.

Join Armstrong World Industries live at 11 a.m. ET on Feb. 23 for an Armstrong Training Center On-Air Session to learn about WoodWorks Torsion Spring ceilings. Embrace the warmth of wood and learn about this recently expanded product family offering large-size wood visuals, concealed grids and accessibility.

PIMA has announced the promotion of Marcin Pazera, Ph.D., to the position of senior director of technical affairs. In this expanded leadership role, Pazera will continue to support PIMA’s mission to be a reliable and trusted voice in the roofing and building envelope industries.

James Hardie has partnered with Hover to launch Hover Design Studio on James Hardie’s website, empowering homeowners to design exterior projects effortlessly.

Lafarge Canada shifts production to OneCem cement at its St-Constant plant, reducing CO² emissions by 60,000 tons in 2024 and advancing sustainability goals.

A drywall contractor in Florida received a $75,000 fine and 14 safety violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a worker died on a job site in July, according to Kate Hinsche from The Real Deal.

The ACI Foundation has partnered with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Through the chapter’s generous donation, the ACI Foundation can offer an additional fellowship to benefit students studying in concrete-related degree programs, the ACI Houston Chapter Fellowship.

The Steel Bridge Task Force, comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute, the National Steel Bridge Alliance and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named Justin Ocel, Ph.D., P.E., of the Federal Highway Administration’s Resource Center as the recipient of the 2024 Richard S. Fountain Award.