The EIFS Industry Members Association announced the distinguished winners of the 2023 EIFS Architectural Awards. The awards celebrate exceptional projects clad with exterior insulation and finish systems, renowned for their superior performance, sustainability, durability and aesthetic flexibility in building envelope solutions.

Festool is launching a large sweepstakes to showcase its comprehensive and virtually dust-free sanding solutions.

The House Education and the Workforce Committee voted 21-13 along party lines to advance H. J. Res. 116, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Department of Labor’s SWACCA-supported independent contractor final rule.

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association rolled out its inaugural Excellence in Distribution program on March 12-14 at the Hilton Nashville. STAFDA members from across the U.S. and Canada arrived for the 2.5-day program with customized agendas and 15 industry experts ready to share their insights into what’s new in the wholesale distribution and supply chain arenas.

Bon Tool Company announced that it has been selected as both the 2024 Pennsylvania Exporter of the Year and the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Region Exporter of the Year by the Small Business Administration.

All Weather Insulated Panels appointed Bjoern Meyer as vice president of operations, overseeing production facilities, technical enhancements and quality assurance.

ClarkDietrich is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in designing sustainable buildings. The LEC portfolio includes ProSTUD metal drywall framing systems, structural steel, clips and connectors, floor framing and more.

At the 2024 AWCI Opening Session Breakfast, John Hinson of MAREK Bros. was honored with the Pinnacle Award. The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.

L&W Supply has opened a new location in Portage, Michigan. Jeffrey Pettit manages the new location. Pettit joined L&W Supply in 2004 and has since held various positions, including warehouse manager, inside sales associate and delivery services manager.

Washington-based subcontractor ADI visited this year’s BUILD24. The successful contractor is featured in W&C’s March 2024 issue. Its president, James Chaney, visits the show to keep up to date on new tools and technology and develop relationships in the industry.