The earliest versions of concrete block, commonly known as cinder block—and referred to in specifier language as concrete masonry units—arrived onto the building scene over a century ago.

Armstrong World Industries, a leader in the design, innovation and manufacturing of ceiling and wall solutions, has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trusted Companies in America in 2022. Armstrong is the only ceilings and walls company to make the list.

The $700 billion “Inflation Reduction Act” bill the Senate advanced to the House Sunday, using a special Budget Reconciliation procedure that allowed them to pass it with no Republican support, is a broad bill.

FORGE, a one-stop shop for structurally efficient and cost-effective cold-formed steel prefabrication, announces its official opening of their 152,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Norcross, Georgia.

The NIE Awards submission process will be open from approximately late Aug. through Nov. 28, 2022. 

Don't miss out on the event of the year. The CISCA 2022 Fall Conference is being held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26-30, 2022.

Construction firms added 32,000 jobs in July as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% and the number of unfilled construction positions approached record levels, according to an analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Martina McIsaac, Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has resigned her position, effective Oct. 1, 2022.

Over her nine-year career, McIsaac held various roles of increasing responsibility after starting with the company in 2013 as a senior management candidate. McIsaac was promoted to the role of Region Head and CEO of Hilti North America in Jan. 2020 from Hilti Canada, where she served as General Manager beginning in 2017.

R. L. Reppert, Inc. has announced they have received their 5th consecutive ranking in the Top 50 Contractors across the United States by Walls and Ceilings Magazine. This listing includes contractors of different sizes and from different states, with R. L. Reppert being one of four contractors from Pennsylvania. Each year, the publication reviews hundreds of applications and handpicks a few contractors who have proven to be leaders in the industry throughout the United States.

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Sally Boyer to director of marketing communications.

In her new role, Boyer assumes the responsibilities for the NIBCO NIBwomen’s Conference and sales trainee program. Boyer will report to Vice President of Customer Engagement Dawn Bloch.