Trahan Architects, an award-winning global architecture firm founded by Victor F. “Trey” Trahan, III, FAIA, announced that it has appointed Kevin Thomas as Managing Principal, and April De Simone as Principal, in its New York City Studio.

To aid the Red Cross and its partners with their around-the-clock support, which includes providing community shelters, distribution of basic necessities and cleanup supplies, damage assessment and more, Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Mortensen will leverage his 15+ years of experience to assist in leading the division.

The Energy Management Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insulation Association to facilitate collaboration, education, training, and information sharing.

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announced that University of Missouri Kansas City, Team 2 (Kansas City, Mo.) has won the organization’s 2021 Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition.

Guardian Glass announces the company is now producing 130” x 240”, or “super jumbo,” SunGuard coatings on clear or Guardian UltraClear float glass at its Carleton, Michigan facility. 

New extruder tip and sealant bead application system for Intercept technology improves efficiency and quality.

Latest version provides next generation performance, feature-rich improvements empowering designers to design without limits.

NELSON Worldwide expands its leadership with Todd Chitester as Senior Vice President of Global Solutions. Based in Charlotte, Todd will strengthen and develop trust-based partnerships with clients globally and equip them with flexible solutions that respond to their evolving real estate needs.

Architects, fabricators and coaters looking for on-trend coil and extrusion coatings to differentiate their projects are about to get a breath of fresh air. Bright Skies, AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2022, is also available in coatings for building and construction metal.