In the face of spiralling demand, Kirsty Marrins reports on a sector that has taken the leap online to communicate across a pandemic

Bon’s line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials for the building trades has been expanded to nearly 6,000 products and includes more than 200 new items in the company’s 2013 Master Catalog.

Selections from Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Systems, BASF, Parex USA Inc., Chicago Metallic, and HAL Industries.

Selections for the Walls & Ceilings Toolbox.

Check out November's Toolbox products!

The December Toolbox features measuring tools and more.

May's Toolbox offers some great solutions.

Tools from Alpine, Miller/Honeywell, Kraft Tool Co., and Trim-Tex.

Toolbox selections from Firestone Building Products, MFM, and more.

The Toolbox feature products from Parex USA, Owens Corning, and more.

This Toolbox features products from CertainTeed Gypsum, Baresque, Trim-Tex, and more!

April's Toolbox features products from Continental Building Products, WoodTrac, Omega Products International, and more.

August's Toolbox features products from Kirei, Plastic Components, USG, and more.

The November Toolbox features products from Benjamin Obdyke, Genie, and more.

The July toolbox features a variety of products from Demilec, DeWalt, ZipWall, and more!

The August Toolbox features products from Ryobi, ATAS International Inc., and more.

The September toolbox contains tools from Milwaukee Tool, USG Corp., and more.

The October Walls and Ceilings Toolbox features product selections from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, MFM Building Products, and more.

The November Toolbox includes a selection of great walls and ceilings products, including drywall estimating software, scaffolding, and more.

The November Toolbox includes a selection of great walls and ceilings products, including insulation, work boots, and more.

The February 2019 Toolbox features handy selections for contractors from Dan-O-Tools, TYPAR, and more.

The April 2019 Toolbox features a selection of tools for walls and ceilings contractors from manufacturers like QUIKRETE, Marino/WARE, and more.

The May 2019 Toolbox features a selection of tools for walls and ceilings contractors from manufacturers like Johns Manville, Sto Corp., and more.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported Sept. 10 that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.2 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5. The reading is down one month from August 2023.

In this video, W&C friend Thea Dudley—aka “The Credit Overlord”—discusses ways to address and think about fraud and the slow money that plagues players in the industry.

Ware Malcomb announced Oct. 1 that Nick Watkins has joined the firm as director of workplace strategy. In this role, Watkins will lead Ware Malcomb’s strategy and change management services for clients in multiple practice areas across the firm.

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.

In this video, W&C speaks with Agent Wall Systems’ Adam Taubman.

Ed Sullivan, chief economist and senior vice president of market intelligence for the Portland Cement Association — which represents America’s cement manufacturers — says that the Federal Reserve’s recent move to lower interest rates, coupled with easing inflation, signals a significant retreat in interest rate levels by the end of next year…all to the benefit of construction activity.

The head of corporate and community engagement at the childhood bereavement charity

WaterAid's Untapped broke many of the traditional rules but still exceeded its fundraising target. Rebecca Cooney reports

Awarded to a fundraising campaign that used an original or inspiring approach to secure donations

Awarded to a fundraising team that has worked effectively together to achieve or exceed its fundraising targets

For the celebrity or celebrities that have shown genuine and productive support for their chosen charity or charities

Washington — OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is set to meet via teleconference at 1 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 14.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Nov. 16.

Itasca, IL — John Dony, senior director of thought leadership at the National Safety Council, has been appointed to serve on OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a public meeting for Feb. 22, followed by the initial meeting of the committee’s work group on heat injury and illness prevention on Feb. 25.

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is set to meet June 15.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 30.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Sept. 13, a day after its work group on heat injury and illness prevention is slated to convene.

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is set to meet Sept. 14.

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is set to meet Nov. 17. Its Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health also will meet Nov. 17.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Jan. 10, a month after its work group on heat injury and illness prevention is slated to convene.

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

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is scheduled to meet March 1.

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health’s work group on heat injury and illness prevention is set to meet virtually in April.

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health and its workgroups are scheduled to meet next month.

Washington — OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 14.

Washington — OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a meeting for Dec. 12.