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.

ASID New Jersey is excited to welcome you to another edition of its Student and Emerging Professionals Week — four days of free programming open to all members of ASID, design practitioners and design students.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced Feb. 12 that it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.

The Metal Construction Association welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors.

Four national trade associations petitioned the White House to make improvements in its implementation of “made in America” requirements for construction products and materials.

Specified Technologies announced the launch of its new corporate website. The new face of stifirestop.com is designed with customers in mind, increasing discoverability and ease of use while still empowering the core group of power-user customers.

Leading up to its convention, IIBEC is featuring speakers so you can get to know them ahead of time. Don’t miss their presentations!

Ware Malcomb announced Feb. 13 that it has appointed four senior team members to a newly created leadership role called “practice leader” to further diversify business and support dedicated market-specific capabilities across the Americas: Luciana Arim for science and technology, Kate Lyle for industrial cold and food, Anthony Simon for retail and Charles Swanson for multifamily.