Helping architects and the building community better understand architectural finishing, Linetec’s Architectural Resource Center’s online resources include on-demand continuing education courses and tools for simplifying coatings selection and specification.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in partnership with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the World Green Building Council (WGBC), released a compendium of briefs that showcase the sustainability, building energy use and climate change policy work of cities across the globe.

Pentair announced the acquisition of Nuheat—a market-leading manufacturer of electric floor heating systems.

National Gypsum Company, a leading supplier of gypsum wallboard, interior finishing products and cement board, named its Mt. Holly, N.C., wallboard facility as its Quality Plant of the Year for 2014.

Across North America, building owners, architects, contractors, product manufacturers and finishers have relied on The Valspar Corporation’s polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin-based coatings for 50 years.

Versico Roofing Systems, a leading manufacturer of single-ply roofing materials, recently honored Ledegar Roofing with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company Inc.) announced acquiring Martin Fireproofing Corp., a leading manufacturer of specialty metal roof deck systems with a strong reputation for performance in the building envelope arena. Martin Fireproofing will merge with IMETCO, and its products will continue to be sold under the Martin Fireproofing brand name.

On March 24, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) launched its state-by-state economic analysis with the release of economist Bernard Markstein’s analysis of construction’s contribution to each state’s gross domestic product.

Perkins+Will’s New York office recently announced the elevation of Robert Goodwin into the prestigious College of Fellows, the AIA’s highest honor for excellence.

SKA Consulting Engineers Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of 41-year structural, civil, and environmental engineering veteran, Robert “Rick” Broadhead, P.E, Birmingham branch manager and senior project manager.