The National Roofing Contractors Association has upgraded Roof Wind Designer, a free online tool, to generate reports on wind uplift pressures using the latest ASCE 7-22 standards.  

Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed Roofing subsidiary broke ground on a new manufacturing and distribution center in Bryan, Texas, on Nov. 29 and presented a $20,000 check to the local school district’s Career and Technical Education Center.

Westlake Royal Building Products announced an expanded partnership with SBP brands U.S. LUMBER and Amerhart, distributors of building materials, which expands Westlake’s footprint across the Midwest and Northeast.  

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. offers a new 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.

Former president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling, Jeff Rufener, received the 2023 Meritorious Service Award from the Industrial Truck Association.

Texas factory activity contracted more than anticipated in November, as reported by the monthly Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. 

Lafarge Canada Inc. has invested in Toronto-based EXACT Technology Corporation, a digital solutions provider for the concrete industry, as part of the company’s commitment to advancing technology and sustainability in the construction sector. 

In the newly created role, Vieira will develop training materials, build and strengthen vendor relationships, and be an expert resource for contractors, specifiers, distributor partners

A fire at an ABC Supply Co. branch in Pawtucket, R.I., consumed the building on Thanksgiving Day, with smoke seen for miles from the structure; no injuries were reported.

Ripple Glass will host glass recycling events, swag giveaways and a social media campaign to support the collection program, with bins in their bold purple color.