The U.S. economy contracted at an annualized rate of 32.9 percent during the second quarter of 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The 2020 IIBEC Manual of Practice: Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exterior Wall Consulting and Quality Observation, is the long-awaited and all-new third edition on industry standards of practice for building enclosure consultants and quality assurance observers

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has announced that it has hired industry veteran Randy Wilson as its new Director, Architectural Precast Systems.

As president, Calvani will lead the organization that supports the 55 U.S. architectural licensing boards in their mission to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Alucoil has updated Alucoil Design, an online tool that allows architects, builders and building owners to see how Alucoil products look when applied to buildings.

Jay Doubman, an experienced business leader with expertise in specialty chemicals and building materials, has joined the ICP BSG team.

The Metal Construction Association reports that its Virtual Summer Meeting, held June 15-18, enjoyed record high attendance, and promoted a positive outlook for the future of the metal construction industry.

Earning praise for its leadership in building net-zero, highly sustainable municipal facilities, the newly completed Santa Monica City Hall East has claimed yet another honor, winning the 2020 Building Team of the Year Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA.

The acquisition strengthens AWI’s design and manufacturing capabilities and broadens its extensive portfolio of architectural specialties ceiling and wall solutions.