The repurposing of an iconic grand belle railway station in Detroit stands among the 10 projects recognized with a North American Copper in Architecture award by the Copper Development Association. Now in its 17^th edition, the NACIA awards showcase outstanding work in design, fabrication, and craftsmanship using architectural copper. 

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute welcomes Bartlomiej Krol, P.E., as its new Managing Director, Quality Programs. He will be responsible for PCI’s quality programs, including certification activities for precast concrete plants, erectors, and personnel.

Martinez will have nationwide responsibility for the company’s portfolio of coatings, caulks, sealants and asphaltic products, spearheading the development and implementation of strategic opportunities for new and existing products and systems.

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Summer Conference in Montreal, Quebec, heard from a structural engineer about how to select façade systems for iconic building architecture. David Vadocz, Principal Engineer, shared background information about façade movement, including balconies within facades and various other design considerations.

Pearl Group has announced the installation of a cutting-edge, real-time digital counter that showcases the substantial CO₂ savings achieved through its innovative PU insulation systems. This initiative is part of Pearl’s ongoing commitment to achieving global climate neutrality through promoting the widespread insulation of residential and industrial buildings.

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its K-Roc™ HF Series insulated metal panels (IMPs). EPDs have become the industry standard for identifying the best building materials to lower embodied carbon in the built environment. 

ACE Mentor Program and Simpson Strong-Tie announced their 2024 partnership to promote construction trades careers to high school students across the U.S. The partnership includes a $50,000 donation to ACE and adds Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Annie Kao to the ACE national Board of Directors.

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability. However, a new white paper from the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division argues that embodied carbon reveals only part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

IIDA announced the Best of Competition winner for one of the most prestigious industry recognitions: the 2024 Interior Design Competition, celebrating innovative interior design and architecture.

The Roofing Alliance announced their Board of Trustees for 2024-2025. Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania will serve as president and Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as vice president.