Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in March but still indicates that billings continue to decline at most architecture firms.

National Roofing Week increases awareness about the significance of roofs to every home and business and shares the good deeds of the industry. The Roofing Alliance celebrates every day spotlighting ongoing initiatives that raise the professionalism and reputation of the roofing industry.

At the AIA Expo, June 6-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Vetrotech representatives will challenge architects to consider how they can employ glass to achieve their decarbonization goals.

The National Building Museum announced that Marriott International is the 2024 recipient of its prestigious Honor Award which will be presented at the Museum’s annual Gala on Thursday, June 6.

This bi-annual report delivers timely information on residential and non-residential market trends and product relationships for both residential and non-residential fenestration products. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of May 2024.

IIDA and the IIDA Foundation announced Jezarely Miguel, Ind. IIDA, Founder and Designer of Matiz, as the recipient of the 2024 Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Award. This annual award honors a woman business owner making valuable contributions to the design industry.

This report reflects the company’s journey towards transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies and offerings.

Tools promoted this week include templates of a press release and a letter to the media to edit and share, as well as fun resources to get kids excited about building safety. 

The Slag Cement Association announced the addition of Texas Lehigh Cement Company as its newest member company. Texas Lehigh will be starting production at a new slag cement facility in Houston, Texas this summer.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, the industry’s largest supplier of cleaner water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management, launched new Zurn Siphonic Roof Drains to help achieve greater efficiency in commercial construction.