News and Announcements

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Data centers are expanding rapidly, and with them cold-formed steel framing systems.
Help workers to acknowledge stress. Help them to welcome stress, which shows job commitment — as in, “I want the tools to do this job right.”
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic tool reserved for large firms.
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the three-day AWCI Safety Peer Review conducted with Valley Interior Systems.
The Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (FWCI) has announced a significant $5,000 donation to Kentuckiana Builds.

The construction industry is grappling with rising demand for infrastructure and housing alongside a shrinking labor force due to retirements and low youth entry (owing to safety, prospects, and physical

Data centers have earned significant praise for stabilizing the U.S. construction industry and providing an anchor for the broader economy in 2025. In many ways, this hype is justified, as

The “Big, Beautiful Bill” introduces several tax changes for the construction industry. Key provisions include: Most of these benefits are “front-loaded” through 2028, businesses and individuals should consult with a

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) rose 7.5% in August to 301.4, with commercial planning up 8.7% and institutional planning up 5.4%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 30% compared to 2024.