The agreement will be drawn up over the coming months; voluntary sector leaders say it is a 'foundational moment'

Young Enterprise Scotland, which has 31 staff, accuses the Scottish government of failing to follow through on funding assurances

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Stuart Andrew has a ‘deep understanding’ of the voluntary sector

The grantmaker announces three partnership programmes as part of the funding new package

The competition for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards is underway. Previously known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program highlights outstanding projects within the EIFS industry across various building categories.

These are testing times for trustees, but do we expect too much of them?

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas.

Yet another fraud against a charity shows why trustees need to brush up on their basic maths and grasp of finances

There is a lot to be said for radical change, but opting for evolution instead can have greater benefits

All the hard work it required to get up to speed on the new data law was worth it because of one extraordinary bonus...

The owners of Evolution Drywall Inc. in Palm Coast, Florida, were charged with insurance fraud and organized fraud in 2018 but were cleared a year later, reported Ray Boone of Palm Coast Observer. A judge ruled that no restitution needed to be made.

Washington – OSHA has released interim enforcement guidance for its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard (1926.1153), which is set to be enforced in full on Oct. 23.

Washington — NIOSH and the Mine Safety and Health Administration are looking for presenters for a virtual workshop on silica exposure and lung disease in the mining industry, scheduled for Oct. 22-23.

Toronto — A recent decision by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to formally recognize Parkinson’s disease as an occupational disorder linked to McIntyre Powder exposure guarantees provincial compensation benefits to affected workers and their families, Minister of Labor Monte McNaughton has announced.

Washington — A new OSHA initiative is aimed at protecting workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries from silica exposure.

Zoe’s Place Liverpool had said it faced closure by the end of the year

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Rapid Set Stucco Mix is the fastest, most durable, and highly efficient plaster repair solution, allowing contractors to scratch, brown and color coat in one day.

The American Pro-Vinyl Exterior Mouldings come in a broad selection of popular profiles, styles and architecturally accurate sizes.

Contractors must walk a fine line when it comes to dealing with sudden changes in material and labor costs.

After a comprehensive selection process, BCA Architects was selected to design the new 400-seat performing arts center for Pioneer Valley High School.

Located on over 4.5 acres in the heart of Black Forest, Colorado, the two-story office building sports exterior and interior metal finishes and comfortable yet provocative space for S-5! The adjacent support building houses the company’s video training center, a prototype shop and test facilities.

In the bustling world of health care, every detail matters, especially when it comes to creating spaces that promote healing and comfort. UCLA Health Center, renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, recently underwent a remarkable transformation.

The new PAC-CLAD Board and Batten wall panel system from Petersen expands the creative options for designers and specifiers of exterior cladding systems. The Board and Batten system uses concealed fasteners to maintain clean lines and a rhythmic pattern of alternating wide, vertical boards and narrower, elevated battens.

Honeywell Global Corporate Headquarters at Legacy Union in Charlotte, North Carolina, is recognized as one of the most sustainable and technologically advanced office buildings.

HOK designed the Institute for Specialized Medicine & Intervention’s new clinic in Quebec as a spa-like experience for underserved patients. Supporting this modern, comforting, healing environment, HOK specified Rockfon Medical Plus acoustic stone wool ceiling panels for all of ISMI’s treatment rooms.

At the corner of Chicago Avenue and Howard Street is where you’re greeted with luxury and elegance. Evanston Gateway, just steps away from Chicago, is an apartment complex that brings together boutique living and accessibility.

The sector has to find and broadcast a refreshed sense of its role and value

Bon provides a selection of patterns of stucco rollers that quickly create professional results.

Ideal for commercial projects where pre-rock construction is required, PABCO’s GLASS Interior can withstand exposure to the elements for up to a year without affecting product performance.

Associated Builders and Contractors announced Oct. 7 that it has named John Mielke as its senior director of apprenticeship. The former ABC Wisconsin chapter president will provide strategic direction, transformational leadership and innovative education solutions to ABC’s 67 chapters, 23,000 members and their apprenticeship trusts nationwide.

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Thomas Hartman as the new general manager of Custom Builder Supply. With an impressive 17-year track record in the building materials industry, Hartman joins Custom Builder Supply from The AZEK Company, where he excelled as a divisional sales manager.

Walls & Ceilings’ monthly chat with Tom Harris on spray foam and the industry vents that support the industry.

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Jerry Pennington as the new vice president of Fortress Door Company, effective immediately. Pennington brings over three decades of industry experience to his new role at Fortress Door, where he will be instrumental in guiding the company’s sales and operational strategies.

Andy Ricketts examines the sanitary charity's link-up with the tea company. Plus: round-up of corporate partnership news

The fundraiser at the charity that uses music to work with vulnerable people talks to Third Sector

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently renewed the two-year charter for the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has renewed the two-year charter for the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, OSHA announced in a notice published in the Sept. 30 Federal Register.

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has renewed the two-year charter for the OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Washington — The Department of Labor has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.