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Hundreds of charities offered chance to gain London Marathon places in shake-up of bond system

The system has offered running places in the race to charities since the 1990s




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Regulator recovers more than £10m in unused funds for Welsh charities

The programme has supported 72 inactive Welsh charities to become operational again, the commission says



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Consultancy walks away from ‘dream gig’ with NCVO, citing differences in values

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Fair Collective had completed the work it had been contracted to deliver but the consultancy disputes this




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Cancer charity broke fundraising code over clothing collection bags, regulator rules

The Fundraising Regulator says it saw ‘little supporting documentary evidence’ to suggest the charity had comprehensive oversight over the work carried out by a clothing collection company in its name




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Volunteering charity appoints next chief

Amerjit Chohan will take up the top job at Helpforce in the new year




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More than 230-year-old grantmaker changes its name

Richmond Parish Lands Charity has become the Richmond Foundation




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Government to close £1.5bn National Citizen Service programme

The NCS Trust, the charity set up to operate the scheme, will also be wound down, MPs are told




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Inquiry into poverty relief charity that failed to act on regulator’s order

GiftingHumanity was already part of the Charity Commission’s ‘double defaulters’ class inquiry for failing to file financial documents on time




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Government confirms where £350m of dormant asset funds will be allocated

The government has earmarked four areas for spending until 2028




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Holyrood committee urges Scottish Government to prioritise three-year funding for charities

Funding models must also include provisions for inflation-based adjustments, the report says




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Twenty-one people made redundant at hospice charity

It is fewer than the about 40 job cuts that St Giles Hospice warned it might have to make in the summer




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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Employment Increased by 28,300 in August

The construction industry added 34,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Sept. 6 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 228,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8 percent.




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Commercial Construction Market Forecast for 2024-25

The American Institute of Architects published its latest consensus forecast for 2024 and 2025. Learn more about what the AIA and other forecasting resources are projecting for the construction market in the coming years.




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Stucco Cladding: A Modern Approach With Stone Wool

Explore the fire safety, durability and moisture management advantages integrating stone wool continuous insulation in stucco systems.




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FGIA Now Offering Pertinent FenestrationMasters 3.0 Courses à la Carte

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is now offering two topics from the upcoming third edition of FenestrationMasters, its flagship education program, for individual purchase. The two à la carte modules cover the North American Fenestration Standard, including the NAFS Canadian Supplement and Fundamentals of Insulating Glass.




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Knight Wall Systems Hires Human Resources Manager

Knight Wall Systems announced on Sept. 17 the hire of Anna Allen as human resources manager, according to Knight operations manager Pat Collins.




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Hurricane Helene Damage Comes Into Focus With Long Rebuild Effort Expected

State transportation agencies in North Carolina and Tennessee are still assessing damage from the storm, forecasting a months-long effort to repair hard-hit critical arteries such as Interstate-40. 




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A Strong Case of the Fontainebleau

A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.




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FGIA Members and World Vision Donate Backpacks and School Supplies

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance partnered with World Vision, a humanitarian organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice, to provide school supplies to in-need children during the 2024 FGIA Fall Conference on Sept. 16-19.




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VIDEO: Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Florida

In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney gives an update on Hurricanes Helene and Milton.




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Architectural Color Trends and Building Product Impact Shared at FGIA Fall Conference

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference heard color forecasts from an expert in the field, who shared an exploration of trends emerging and evolving in the building products market over the next three to five years.




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FGIA Fall Conference Presenters Share Technical Training and Education Expertise

Several training and education opportunities took place during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference in Minneapolis, including an informative session on mockup testing in construction, a primer on corrosion, and an educational, hands-on workshop demonstrating proper application of materials common in fenestration installation, as presented by the FGIA Wall Interface Council.




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Minnesota Officials Share Energy Efficiency and PFAS Remediation Efforts

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s 2024 Fall Conference, which was held in Minneapolis, heard the ways in which Minnesota is leading the nation when it comes to commercial energy codes and efficiency, as well as efforts to mitigate the impact of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the environment and local drinking water supply.




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New PAC-4000 MCM Can Be Field-Formed for Installation and Cost Efficiency

Petersen’s new PAC-4000 metal composite material provides design options for those wanting to add truly flat, colorful surfaces to building exteriors. The material is resistant to fire, impacts and water intrusion and can be curved for aesthetic appeal.




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CPI Celebrates Polyurethane Trailblazers with Top Industry Awards

On Oct. 2, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council announced the recipients of two prestigious industry awards – the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award and the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award.




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SMACNA Appoints 2024-25 President and Incoming Executive Committee Members

The SMACNA Board of Directors welcomed Tom Martin, president of Cleveland-based T.H. Martin, Inc., as its 2024-2025 president. Martin took the reins from current SMACNA president Carol Duncan of General Sheet Metal.




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Innovative Polymer Systems Expands Operations

Spray foam insulation manufacturer Innovative Polymer Systems is expanding its operations across the United States. IPS operates material distribution centers across the country to serve contractors nationwide.




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BuildBlock Adds Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, as Strategic Development Vice President

BuildBlock Building Systems, the manufacturer of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms, announced the addition of Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, as the vice president for strategic development. Gordon will be leading the marketing, sales and technical teams and bringing them together to build relationships with industry leaders, stakeholders, developers, industry professionals and more, supporting BuildBlock’s growth initiatives.




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BuildBlock Adds Commercial Development Director

BuildBlock announced that Russ Nicely has joined the company as commercial development director. Nicely will focus on continuing education and promotion for architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, owners and developers, as well as working to further develop commercial construction projects across North America.




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Nearly 350 Building Enclosure Professionals Attend 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES

The 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES — the fall’s premier building enclosure industry event — wrapped on Oct. 1. Nearly 350 attendees were on hand to experience 21 education sessions, interact with 35 exhibitors and network with like-minded colleagues.




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The art of the pitch

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




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Craig Dearden-Phillips: The third sector needs its own 'Drastic Daves'

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




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Craig Dearden-Phillips: System leadership is the future for charities

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




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Craig Dearden-Phillips: Stress at work is far more widespread than we thought...

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




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A chief executive and a parent...

A growing number of sector chief executives successfully juggle the day job with parental duties. John Plummer talks to four of them about how they make it work




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Nicola Steuer: Do social enterprises hold the answer to the sector's diversity problem?

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




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Matthew Sherrington: Change and the curse of mission creep

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




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Peter Gilheany: Don't just pull the curtain back - get on stage

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




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Want to get Brexit-ready? Then buy an Android phone

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Big Impact Award - UNICEF and the Ethical Tea Partnership

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Small Charity, Big Achiever - The Children's Sleep Charity

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Rising Chief Executive - Joel Davis, Tutors United

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Charity of the Year - The Safer Living Foundation

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Charity Partnership of the Year - Family Action with Magic Breakfast

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




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Contractor Accused of Fraud in New Jersey Arrested in Las Vegas

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.




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Hurricane Milton Damage Emerges After Storm Passes into Atlantic Ocean

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.




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CAD-PLAN North America Releases ATHENA 2024

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.




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Steel Bridge Task Force Gives David Stoddard the Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award

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.




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Wege Prize Adds Judges to Boost Students’ Real-World Sustainability Innovations

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.




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It’s Coming: A Whole New Way to Explore MarinoWARE

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.