On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have resulted in over 22,000 deaths to date and left countless others without shelter, food and basic necessities in cold winter conditions.

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association announced their participation in the 2023 International Roofing Expo in Dallas, Texas, March 7-9, 2023.

More than 400 architects are attending meetings with Congress for AIA’s 2023 Lobby Day.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Banquet at the end of the second day of the 2023 FGIA Annual Conference.

The industry awards program highlights some of the spray foam industry’s latest standout projects and recognizes contractors for their solid practices in applications of spray polyurethane foam in insulation, roofing, specialty applications and concrete lifting, as well as for elastomeric coatings applications.

Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has acquired the rights to technology from recycling partner Asphaltica that will allow the company to recycle asphalt shingle waste, diverting it from landfill and furthering the company’s commitment to creating a circular economy in its production of roofing shingles.

The Metal Construction Association has announced the 2023 executive committee and board of directors.

NELSON Worldwide announced the appointment of 26 leaders in its newly created Path to Principal program.

In early November, Owens Corning announced advancements toward its circular economy aspiration through enhanced shingle recycling efforts. The company intends to recycle two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. by 2030.

Owens Corning introduced its comprehensive insulation product line at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.