From warehouse employee to president, Josh Marklowitz reflects on leading a Rocky Mountain manufacturers’ representative agency through rapid industry change while keeping relationships, technical expertise and customer service at the center of its success.

The role of the manufacturers’ representative continues to evolve as we adapt to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, workforce challenges and new market opportunities.

This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more.

The event will be held March 10-12, 2027 and will be paired with ACCA’s 2027 Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C.

The June award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool and the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), provides a $1,500 Electrical Technologies Tool Kit to SICTC's Electrical program.

The student-run manufacturing enterprise in Huntersville to receive professional-grade Carpentry Tool Kit as North Carolina ranks among the nation's top 10 states for projected skilled trades deficit.

Idaho agricultural mechanics and welding students to receive professional-grade Milwaukee Tool Automotive Tool Kit as the state faces the nation's second-most severe skilled trades shortage.

Established in 2016, the Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year Award honors an emerging leader who exemplifies AFSA's NextGen Initiative through leadership, professional achievement, and service.

The SFPE Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to fire safety science, engineering, research, and education.

Keynotes, interactive workshops and real-world case studies help professionals move from policy to performance; early bird registration ends July 31.