The New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction, a nonprofit organization that supports career-minded women and works to promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries, held its annual Salute to Women of Achievement on Sept. 18, recognizing professionals at the highest levels of the AEC industry.

During the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Steering Committee Meeting on March 27, industry leaders from BASF and Carpenter were chosen to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively.

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.

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.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam industry announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2018 to 2020.

Registration is open for the 2017 Fall Conference in San Antonio, Texas, October 4-6, 2017.