On May 2, BRIGHTSMITH Coaters in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of InSpire HP solar air-heating metal wall panels and a rooftop solar photovoltaic array on their building. BRIGHTSMITH is a state-of-the-art coil coating and post-painting company.

The American Concrete Institute is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2023 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention on Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

The American Ladder Institute is seeking sponsors for next year’s National Ladder Safety Month. New for 2024, the enhanced Top Cap Sponsor becomes a leading voice on ladder safety at work and at home.

The construction industry kicked off a weeklong, nationwide series of events focusing on diversity and inclusion with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project.

Gilbane Building Company announced that Angeles Garcia-Pineda joined the team as health care center of excellence leader for the West. As a compassionate leader, Garcia-Pineda brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry.

KAI announced the hiring of Mark Talbot, AIA, LEED AP, as senior project manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

The Small Business Administration published a final rule implementing section 870 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 regarding the requirements that apply to a federal contractor seeking to obtain subcontracting credit on certain types of federal contracts.

The Construction Management Association of America announced that it has recognized 17 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management.

Silica is a mineral found in many common products and fine silica dust particles can penetrate the lungs, leading to a variety of health complications, such as COPD, lung cancer and more.

L&W Supply announced that Timothy Long has been named branch manager of its Greensboro, North Carolina, location.