The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo announced registration for its educational programs is now available by visiting www.ndrexpo.com. The conference, which takes place June 17-18 in New Orleans, features experts who will address disaster preparation, response, repair, remediation, and restoration.

The Palazzo Las Vegas became one of the newest properties ranked among the overall 2009 Mobil Four-Star Award recipients. Opened one year ago, The Palazzo has earned many other honors. Among its first accolades was making history as the largest building project in the world certified at the Silver level by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating, according to a release.

A newly renovated hotel and condominium complex in Detroit has been named one of the most outstanding construction projects of 2008.

The 2010 International Roofing Expo has issued a Call for Presentations to all educators, consultants and specialists from around the world who want to share their knowledge and business expertise as presenters for the educational conference program.

The North Carolina Board of Architecture now recognizes the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) Construction Education Network (CEN) as an “approved sponsor” of continuing professional education courses and programs for architects licensed by the Board.

The Aluminum Association has established a new committee for its membership. The Building and Construction Committee was approved and officially became active this month. Chairman Eddie Bugg, Director of Sustainable Solutions at Kawneer Company of Alcoa, will lead the group.

As awareness continues to build about the urgency of our global energy and environmental crisis, business leaders, decision makers and American citizens are looking for solutions that will build a cleaner, greener future.

Metl-Span has updated and expanded its Web site. The site presents comprehensive information on the company’s insulated wall and roof panels and window systems.

A tough economy and shrinking sales did not keep attendees away from the 2009 International Roofing Expo, which took place Feb. 3-5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) Spring Forum - the only industry conference dedicated solely to the tile roofing profession - will return to the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, Calif., April 22-23.