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Architectural Profile of the Month: Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy, AIA, WRID, LEED AP BD+C, is an associate and licensed architect with Rees Masilionis Turley Architecture.




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Andrew J. Kesel

Kesel has been recognized for his work on the Lyric Opera of Kansas City—Richard J. Stern Center.




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Asheshh Saheba, RA

Asheshh Saheba, RA, is a Principal for Steinberg Architects in San Francisco.




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Architectural Profile of the Month: T. Ashby Gressette

T. Ashby Gressette, AIA, is principal and director of architecture at Stevens & Wilkinson, an architecture firm in Columbia, S.C.




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Architectural Profile of the Month: Ron Stang

Ron Stang, AIA, LEED AP, is chairman at architecture firm, Stevens & Wilkinson, based in Atlanta, Ga. He began his career working with a small firm for six years and then started his own that eventually merged with Stevens & Wilkinson.




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Introducing the FlexSpray Pro 18V – the Pro’s Choice for Cordless Excellence

Introducing the FlexSpray Pro 18V – the future of handheld sprayers from Titan. Built with JetForce Technology, this beast combines the power of airless and the control of HVLP into one versatile sprayer.




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York Flashings Announces a New, Innovative Product: Wicked Good Flashing

York Flashings announced the release of Wicked Good Flashing, a new product innovation that replaces traditional rubberized asphalt. The product is set to redefine the flashing industry by providing better puncture resistance, a watertight bond and six-month UV protection at a comparable price.




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Makita’s High-Performance Gloves are Engineered for Comfort and Protection

From comfort, fit and dexterity to protection and durability features for harsh job site conditions, each high-performance glove from Makita meets the needs of the most demanding professional.




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Werner’s New LevelSafe Pro Provides the Easiest, Most Effective Way to Level a Ladder

On Sept. 4, Werner introduced the new LevelSafe Pro, the easiest and most effective way to level a ladder. Working on uneven ground is a common challenge for the industry. The new Werner LevelSafe Pro system provides an easy and precise way to level a ladder.




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ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci Cladding Support Addresses Air and Moisture Intrusion

ClarkDietrich has introduced ProChannel Ci Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology. The new cladding support system is designed for residential and commercial applications and protects against air and water intrusion.




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Leica Geosystems Unveils New Product Lineup Reimagining Digital Construction Layout

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced on Sept. 12 the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution, which pairs the Leica iCON iCS20 and Leica iCON iCS50 sensors with industry-tailored construction layout workflows. The new solution complements the industry-leading Leica iCON build portfolio.




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DAP Launches Premium, Hybrid Construction Adhesive in a 28-Fluid-Ounce Cartridge

DAP introduced the new HD Max construction adhesive, a premium, hybrid formula with polyurethane strength that provides superior durability and powerful adhesion, even in extreme temperatures.




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Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Quik Drive Project Pro Auto-Feed, Screw-Driving Attachment

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced Quik Drive Project Pro, a screw-driving tool that installs on nearly any cordless drill or driver and provides the speed and convenience of auto-feed fastening for a variety of projects without the larger investment of a full-service tool.




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Charity sector 'too precious, too disjointed, too defensive', NPC chief says

Dan Corry says funding mechanisms guarantee competition not collaboration, contracts promote short termism and there is a 'real absence of data'




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Institutional racism means some charities have ‘preferential access’ to government, leader warns

At New Philanthropy Capital’s annual conference, charity leaders discussed their experiences of engaging with the new government



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Adeela Warley: In the face of great pressure, charities must find new ways to capture imaginations

Strategic communications is by no means a ‘silver bullet’, but it is a vital part of addressing the challenges we face




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ATAS Products Contribute to Five National Award-Winning Projects

Five projects on which ATAS International products were installed have been selected as winners of the 2024 Metal Construction Association Design Awards. The MCA Design Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the metal construction industry and recognize member-companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways.




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Technical Glass Products Bolsters Architect Support

Technical Glass Products has a new architectural services manager role to support glazing design along the East Coast of the U.S. and in the Ontario and Quebec territories of Canada.




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Metal Construction Association Promotes MCM System Fabricator Certification

The Metal Construction Association is reinvigorating its MCM System Fabricator Certification program. Through the program, companies that fabricate metal composite material panels for architectural use can earn certification by meeting requirements for experience, services, MCM system performance and financial strength.




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Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association Calls for Presentations

The FWCCA invites you to participate at its Jan. 30-31 Executive Conference, which is taking place at the OMNI Champion Gate Resort. The FWCCA is searching for individuals who have informative, educational, technical and/or business programming that are willing to share with FWCCA members.




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Product Focus: Ceilings




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Labour's council insourcing proposal sparks fears among charities

Voluntary sector providers of local authority services say ideology must not hamper effective service provision



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Scottish government creates rural social enterprise hub

As well as creating the hub with a £27,000 grant, the government has given out 17 grants totalling £1m to charities and social enterprises




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Prime Minister asks MP Danny Kruger to review sector's role in Covid-19 recovery

Kruger has been told to develop proposals to maximise the role of volunteers, community groups, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in the fight against coronavirus




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Prime Minister pledges new partnership with charities as he announces new 'covenant'

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



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Ndidi Okezie: The cost of fragmentation means we must rethink our approach to social change

Are we willing to reject the broken ‘as is’ and push towards a more radical new way of learning and working together?



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Local authorities must improve engagement with voluntary organisations, report finds

The Care Quality Commission said addressing inequalities demanded better relationships between local authorities and the voluntary sector




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Charity tax rules to be toughened to prevent abuse, Budget reveals

Proposals include plans to introduce tax relief sanctions for persistent non-compliance with filing obligations and reform of the donor benefit rules, documents show




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Covenant represents ‘vital opportunity’ for sector to reset its relationship with government, NCVO president says

The proposed measure presents a ‘real chance’ for meaningful partnership but will require commitment to collaboration, Baroness Delyth Morgan tells the House of Lords



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Race equality charities launch project to co-ordinate sector-wide riot response

A series of webinars will confront the root causes of the racist riots that took place over the summer




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PCA-Led Project to Receive $2.4 Million from EPA to Upgrade Environmental Data

On July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Portland Cement Association, which represents America’s cement manufacturers, will receive more than $2.4 million to lead a project that will improve both the quantity and quality of industry Environmental Product Declarations.




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VIDEO: What’s Going on With EIFS Premiums?

In this video, W&C contributor Mike Griffin, of Demand Products, speaks with John Wyatt about this year’s TLPCA Annual Convention & Trade Show.




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Product Focus: EIFS/Stucco




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EIFS Industry Members Association Unveils Comprehensive New Website

EIMA announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The modern, user-friendly platform is set to become the go-to resource for the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems industry, providing an extensive array of technical resources, advocacy tools, educational materials and a gallery showcasing exemplary EIFS projects.




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Houston, There is No Problem

Houston’s Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with stone wool ceilings.




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Urethane Release Agent for EIFS and Stucco by Rescom Products

RUGS-1 is a new urethane release agent for the EIFS and stucco industries by Rescom Products. The product helps prevent construction materials, such as cementitious products, spray foam adhesives and caulk, from sticking to hand tools and surfaces.




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2024 EIFS Excellence Awards Program Unveils New Judging Criteria

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.




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May 2024 Product Buzz Guide

The Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.




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'The tribunal provides an important window into charities'

A decade after the launch of the charity tribunal, Judge Alison McKenna tells Stephen Cook why she believes it continues to prove its worth




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Peter Stanford: I rolled my eyes, but now I say 'hurrah for the GDPR'

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




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South Valley Drywall Holds Customer Appreciation Day

This September, South Valley Drywall held its 29th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament for 160 of its valued customers and trade partners at Omni Interlocken Golf Club in Colorado. For the event, it partnered with National Sports Center for the Disabled and raised more than $18,000.




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New Pro-Flex300 Corner Bead from ClarkDietrich Offers One-Pass Finish

ClarkDietrich has introduced Pro-Flex300 to its Strait-Flex portfolio of drywall finishing products. Pro-Flex300 is a muddable, PVC-free, flexible corner bead that wipes down in as little as one pass.




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Court of Appeals rejects industry challenge to silica rule, requests OSHA to consider medical removal protections

The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds the lower permissible exposure limit in OSHA’s updated silica rule. Supporters of the rule call the court’s decision a “huge victory” for workers, while opponents say it disregards “legitimate concerns.”




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Pneumatic drills produce higher noise, dust and vibration levels than electric drills: study

Washington — Workers who frequently drill concrete can experience reduced exposure to noise, silica dust and vibration if pneumatic rock drills are replaced with electric rotary hammer drills, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.




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Protecting construction, surface mining workers from silica dust: CPWR publishes new resources

Silver Spring, MD — Three new resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training are intended to help prevent silica exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs.




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NIOSH, MSHA seeking presenters for workshop on silica exposure, lung disease in mining

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.




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Michigan OSHA launches emphasis program on silica

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA intends to conduct inspections at jobsites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica, as part of the agency’s recently launched state emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis.




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MSHA administrator to miners and operators: Be proactive on preventing silica exposure

Arlington, VA — As the Mine Safety and Health Administration works toward publishing a proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica, agency administrator Chris Williamson is encouraging mine workers and operators to “take proactive measures” to assess silica-related health hazards.




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MSHA ‘actively working’ on a proposed rule on silica, Williamson says

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is “actively working” toward publishing a proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica, agency administrator Chris Williamson said Oct. 20.




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Proposed rule on silica on the agenda for upcoming MSHA meetings

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled public meetings on its recently published proposed rule on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.