Construction workers also are exposed to new high-risk tasks such as constructing atria, installing vegetated roofs and installing solar panels that are not present on traditional projects.

Advent Operating Partner Chip Hornsby, former chief executive officer of  Wolseley plc, will join Morrison as CEO. 

This documentary series is intended to explore and celebrate the lives of outstanding women who are making a difference every day in some of the toughest environments.

Public comments will be accepted until noon CST on Dec. 30, 2011.

Delta Faucet Co. announced Richard O'Reagan will take over as president of Delta Faucet Co.

Masco Corp. announced the promotion of Keith Allman to group president effective immediately.

Plumbing Manufacturers International elected Stewart Yang, VP of engineering, faucet design for Kohler Co., board president for 2012.

A record number of companies entered the competition this year, generating nearly $12,000 in entry fees, which will be donated to a charitable organization in the Chicago area (the location of the 2012 show.)

Increases are effective Dec. 1.

Second- and third-place winners will receive prizes of $2,000 and $1,000, respectively.