What is the secret to giving a winning presentation? Craig Dearden-Phillips shares his years of experience

If you look back at our biggest failures, have they been the result of drastic action or the lack of it?

No charity can go it alone these days: real leadership involves bringing your organisation together with others

...and it's best to do something about it before it becomes toxic

People from minority backgrounds and marginalised communities have been able to fill leadership roles in social enterprises far more easily than at charities

You need to be clear and confident about what you do or the gulf between that and what people think you do can stretch to breaking point

Passive, curmudgeonly openness is no longer good enough: the sector needs a more radical and sustainable approach

It's easy to botch the process and demoralise staff and supporters. So how do you make cuts well, asks John Plummer

Brexit remains steeped in uncertainty as the clock runs down. Emily Burt explores the practical steps charity leaders can take to support and prepare their EU staff

Awarded to a project that has had a substantial impact on national or international life

Awarded to an organisation with an income of less than £500,000 a year that has made a significant impact with its work

For the chief executive who has made an outstanding contribution to their organisation, or the wider sector, during their first two years in post

This prestigious award goes to the charity or voluntary sector organisation that has had a truly exceptional year and whose recent achievements have attracted the admiration of the sector

Awarded to a partnership between two or more charities that has enabled the partners to more effectively deliver services to beneficiaries, reach new groups or reduce costs

The Las Vegas police arrested a Pennsylvania contractor who is accused of defrauding New Jersey homeowners out of $140,000, reported Chris Spiker of Daily Voice Burlington County NJ.

Hurricane Milton’s destructive winds caused significant structural damage across Florida, particularly in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A construction crane collapsed into the Tampa Bay Times building, leaving a gaping hole in its side, while winds also tore off Tropicana Field’s roof.

CAD-PLAN has released ATHENA 2024 AutoCAD-based software. Tailored for the glazing industry, the software solutions are fully compatible with Autodesk products and continually improved for optimized and expanded features. CAD-PLAN customers also receive user-friendly training sessions and have access to customized technical support and personalized consultations.

The Steel Bridge Task Force, which is comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute, the National Steel Bridge Alliance, and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named David Stoddard, senior steel applications engineer at SSAB Americas, as the recipient of the 2024 Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award.

Wege Prize has announced a larger and more diverse pool of judges than ever before, promising to help students advance their game-changing concepts for a sustainable future. Now in its 12th year, the competition offers five more preliminary judges, bringing the total to 15.

Exciting things are on the horizon! After months of planning, designing and refining, MarinoWARE announced the launch of its brand-new website — built just for you.

The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, an ACI member and internationally known structural engineer, researcher and educator.

The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council hosted its annual meeting in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23-24. During the meeting, AGMCC announced a new website and continued progress with both the North American Contractor Certification and Architectural Glass and Metal Technician programs, North America’s only third-party credentials for glazing contractors and glaziers.

Unlock the full potential of spray foam in your upcoming business or home project with a few simple tips.

Georgia-Pacific announced on Nov. 4 that Hudson Pope, senior vice president for manufacturing at Georgia-Pacific, will assume the senior vice president of operations position. Beginning in 2025, he will be responsible for all manufacturing segments in the company.

Walls & Ceilings’ annual round-up of some of the country’s most regarded EIFS/Stucco contractors.

The Gypsum Association announced that ASTM International has recognized GA director of codes, standards and research Michael Schmeida, MSc, LEED AP, with an ASTM Award of Merit and the title of Fellow.

The Steel Framing Industry Association announced that Jay Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, formerly with the American Iron and Steel Institute, has been appointed secretariat of the newly formed SFIA Standards Committee.

The Brainy Insights estimates that the $5.1 billion drywall repair services market will reach $10.22 billion by 2033. Rapid urbanization and strategic initiatives by the private players in the global market may fuel the growth of the drywall repair services market.

Paul Johnson Drywall LLC has completed the acquisition of Stratis Construction Inc., one of the leading drywall subcontractors in Arizona.

ATAS International introduced the newest panel series in its vast product offering at METALCON in Atlanta. The MetaFlex series offers the latest innovations in durable, stylish wall cladding solutions and includes nine panel profiles that are built for strength and designed for beauty, combining superior performance and modern aesthetics.

The Rainscreen Association in North America announced the winners of the inaugural RAiNA Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in rainscreen design and innovation. The award ceremony, which was held on Nov. 7 in Chicago, celebrated projects that exemplify creativity, technical excellence and sustainability in building envelope performance.

Renee Ann Conrad Cieslikowski, 70, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, passed away peacefully this October in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Mark, by her side. Many Walls & Ceilings readers knew her through her lengthy tenure at National Gypsum as its marketing manager before her retirement several years ago.

A trooper from the Michigan State Police recently rescued a construction worker who was stuck under 700 pounds of drywall while working alone on a job site in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, reported George Hunter of The Detroit News.

What is the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and why should it matter to me?

Holcim has completed its acquisition of OX Engineered Products, a leader in advanced wall insulation and sheathing solutions. OX Engineered Products will now operate as a standalone line of business within Holcim Building Envelope.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has announced that the SprayFoam 2025 Convention and Expo, also known as “SPRAYTONA,” will be held Feb. 9-12 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event will bring together professionals in spray foam insulation, roofing, specialty applications, concrete lifting, coatings and related equipment from the U.S. and abroad.

For those worried about water intrusion the company manufactures ICC-rated self sealing screws for lath installation.

Gold Bond High Strength Fire-Shield LITE Gypsum Board is a specialty gypsum board formulated to be up to 15 percent lighter than standard 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board.

Tradition meets modernity with the Acoustic Panel System [Evolution] that integrates hardware, coordinated non-acoustical panels and an unlimited choice of wood grains, melamine, and faux leather finishes.

The Magnetic Combination Square hand tool features a magnetic locking system and durable, quality construction.

The company offers a simple way to make ceilings elaborate. Its artist-designed knockdown texture systems draw inspiration from patterns discovered in nature and history, allowing the contractor to customize the living environment.

Formwork for flat panel structural concrete walls that delivers complete integrated furring system for direct attachment of interior and exterior finishes.

Flak Jacket protection includes a specialty coating the company applies to TJI joists to enhance its fire resistance.

The company is expanding its line of wood ceiling options with its new Linear Wood Ceiling Panels and Grilles.

Outsulation X is a high performance cladding system that serves as a single source for the air- and water-resistive barrier, continuous insulation and appealing finished appearance of the exterior wall.

The new Sheetrock UltraLight Panels Mold Tough is a lightweight wallboard panel with moisture and mold resistance for use in many different environments.

Sustainable Insulation is proven fiber glass technology that is economical, easy to install and offers comfort and excellent thermal, acoustical and indoor air quality properties.

The Bria ClimaPlus acoustical ceiling panels provide strong sound control, durability and an attractive, sleek style to a variety of environments.

NovaWrap Building Wrap is a 100 percent synthetic breathable weather-resistant barrier for residential and commercial applications.