The group also said that U.S. steel and aluminum industries also cannot currently make certain materials such as the low-gauge foil required to make FSK facings.

The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative, launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership for attracting, advancing, and retaining strong female talent.

Wholesaler and contractor associations express concern over import of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

Industry-consensus standard details necessary inspection and maintenance for commercial HVAC systems.

In Europe alone, there are over 2,100 LEED certified projects comprising over 40 million gross square meters of certified space.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 158,000 unfilled construction sector jobs in the U.S. – a number that is expected to increase significantly as tradespeople retire over the next decade