LP Scores Two Finalist Spots in Best of IBS Awards

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced today that LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ siding and LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB panels have been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as a finalist for the Best of IBS™ Awards. Held annually at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the world’s largest light construction event, the Best of IBS Awards honor the most innovative and impactful products in the residential construction industry. Finalists are selected based on innovation, functionality, design and appeal to builders and consumers. LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Naturals…

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SoftPlan AI Enhanced Render Released

SoftPlan Systems, Inc. has released an update to SoftPlan 2026 that includes new AI rendering functionality. With a single click of the mouse, SoftPlan’s AI Enhanced Render tool uses AI processing to turn any simple 3D model into a stunning, realistic rendering. SoftPlan’s latest innovation, AI Enhanced Render, can create photorealistic visuals from basic 3D concepts in minutes. Once an exterior or interior view is selected for processing, SoftPlan’s AI analyzes the lighting and materials of the design model and then generates a beautiful, lifelike image that includes complex elements…

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R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group Announce Joint Webinar on Wildfire Forecast Intelligence for Utilities

R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group will host a joint educational webinar titled “Powering Safer Grids with Wildfire Forecast Intelligence + Rugged Weather Hardware” on February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. The live webinar is free to attend with advance registration. As wildfire risk continues to grow across utility service territories, accurate forecasting and dependable environmental data have become critical to grid safety, operational planning and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) decision-making Webinar attendees will learn how to:  Apply wildfire forecast intelligence to utility operations and planning Use…

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