Ricardo Barroso is responsible for managing the product development, compliance and application engineering teams, ranging from implementing testing and product development procedures to deploying products internationally.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification establishing the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, sampling, test procedures and test reports to be used in verifying the air infiltration resistance performance and/or water penetration resistance performance of newly installed fenestration products.

Global design firm Perkins Eastman welcomes Nathan B. Cherry, FAIA, AICP, to the firm as a Principal in its Los Angeles studio. With a distinguished career of over 30 years in urban development and design, Cherry brings a wealth of expertise and vision to his new role.

ATAS International will now be stocking eight new colors in .063 aluminum, including, Black, Matte Black, Charcoal Grey, Slate Grey, Silversmith, and Titanium, all in a 70% PVDF finish, and two anodized colors.

IMETCO has engaged Robert Gregory as general manager, a role in which he expects to introduce sophisticated manufacturing technologies while overseeing business development to ensure an excellent customer experience and improve operational efficiencies.

The educational event, held on April 29 and April 30, featured technical presentations on the benefits of slag cement in concrete design and construction, as well as sustainability tools and resources available to the concrete industry.

METALCON announced its Fourth Annual Top Product Awards to recognize companies at the forefront of innovation in industry products, technologies and solutions.

The Foundation for Social Connection released a new report discussing evidence-based solutions to address the public health crisis of loneliness and isolation.

The Northeast chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has named Sarah Patrie, PE, as its new executive director. In her new role, Patrie will advance PCI’s marketing, technical, and educational efforts in New England and New York State.