Construction employment climbed in 30 states and the District of Columbia from November to December, and 42 states added construction jobs during the past 12 months, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Jan. 24 by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Super Stud Building Products, Inc. announced Feb. 13 that Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, who has served as Super Stud’s Director of Engineering since 2014, will become Director of Technical Services for the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced Jan. 23 it has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023 by Newsweek magazine. AWI was ranked No. 76 out of 500 companies and No. 4 in the capital goods category, which included more than 40 companies.

The Metal Construction Association has announced that the Irving, Texas, firm KSC has met the requirements to become an MCA-Certified MCM Fabricator.

Dyer Brown has announced the elevation of two of the national architecture and design firm’s most valued leaders to the role of Principal: director of corporate services Sara Ross, LEED AP, and director of workplace Ashley L. Dunn, AIA.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a document providing specific information to assist industry professionals in selecting the appropriate adaptations to the existing testing standards for application to field investigations of fenestration products.

McShane Construction Company was selected to provide design-assist construction services for Penler Cherokee. Located in Acworth, Georgia, the multi-family community will offer 192 units.

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions has announced that its Drywall Grid System is now known as FrameAll Drywall Grid.

GMS Inc. announced that the company has added several newly developed material handling trucks equipped with battery-powered hydraulic cranes to its distribution fleet and plans to add approximately 20 additional units in the next two years as they become available.