W&C contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what subcontractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on the trades.
President Trump announced a one-month pause on tariffs against Mexican imports after speaking with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum; tariffs on all imports from Canada and China remain in place and are set to take effect Feb. 4. The tariffs still can affect costs in roofing and construction.
The 125-year-old business, renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company, will be wholly focused on supplying professionals and DIYers with industry-leading products and best-in-class innovation
PPG’s architectural coatings U.S. and Canada business has been renamed to The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a name that represents the 125-year-old company’s incredible legacy, after American Industrial Partners completed its acquisition of the company.
Building off strong foundations and iconic legacy brands, the investment will enable the company to accelerate profitable growth across the US and Canada
On Oct. 17, American Industrial Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire PPG’s U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business, which generated $2 billion in 2023 revenue.
The 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES — the fall’s premier building enclosure industry event — wrapped on Oct. 1. Nearly 350 attendees were on hand to experience 21 education sessions, interact with 35 exhibitors and network with like-minded colleagues.
Longtime Rockfon partner Sesco Group designed and renovated its boardroom to feature Rockfon’s Mono Acoustic ceiling system – the first installation of the product in Ontario, Canada.
It may not make sense that one company has success and another company in the same industry does not, but they may not have the same processes to achieve success.
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants and Fenestration Canada on Aug. 13 entered into a memorandum of understanding that extends IIBEC’s partnerships in the building enclosure industry while bolstering FENCAN’s promotion, protection and advancement of the window, door and skylight industry across North America.
Walls & Ceilings’ Jill Bloom speaks with IIBEC CEO Brian Pallasch about the cutting-edge presentations and networking opportunities offered this year at Building Envelope Symposium.
A construction company was recently fined $4,583.98 for having unsafe scaffolding and giving false information to an inspector while working on a home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Tri-City News reported.