Lucinda and Emily are joined by the outgoing chief of the RSPCA

The racial justice charity accepts the wording and statistics used in posts about the Chris Kaba case ‘were not as carefully expressed as they should have been’

Lucinda and Emily are joined by the outgoing chief of the RSPCA

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.

METALCON is hosting a series of insightful roundtable discussions, each facilitated by an expert member of the Metal Construction Association, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at The Exchange area in the exhibit hall.

For the first time, the Metal Construction Association’s annual MCA Market Study is available for purchase by non-members. Previously only available to members, it is the most comprehensive study of the metal construction industry.

S-5!, together with National Women in Roofing, is sponsoring a new scholarship program to empower women who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades. The initiative aims to support women in their journey toward successful careers in the trades and contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry.

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.

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.

The eighth annual Lehigh Valley Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls was held this summer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ATAS has been a supporter of this camp from the beginning, with monetary and material donations, along with several employees who helped in the planning and execution of the camp.

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.

In its continual endeavors to keep its industry documents up to date, the association reviews the latest.

In a recent build, we used several designs found in GA-600 (Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual). We selected designs shown to have STC ratings of 50 to 54.

CISCA has a new publication, Acoustical Terms & Definitions, to add to your technical and training library.

Walls & Ceilings names the second winner of its annual Leadership Award.

New black Gridstone Gypsum Ceiling Panels raise the bar for spaces that demand both style and durability. Perfect for restaurants, hotels and other commercial interiors, the black panels combine striking aesthetic appeal with the practical benefits of straightforward installation and low maintenance.

The “U.S. Ceilings Market 2024-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offerings.

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

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

Disadvantaged areas 'lack the capacity to take on the process of asset ownership', according to a Localis publication

An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.

It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.

It’s No Secret That Global Temperature Has Been Increasing And Increasing, And Eifs And Stucco Claddings Are Inherent To Solving This Problem. 

Keeping stucco and EIFS secured to surfaces.

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

It is being hailed as a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to make the sector’s voice heard but what might the new agreement between the sector and the government include? Andy Ricketts reports

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

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, also announced an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and a huge rise in health spending

The charity leaders body Acevo warns that charities could be forced to cut staff

The new initiative was announced by the government in the Budget today

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

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget speech to the House of Commons. Lucinda Rouse rounds up the key aspects for the voluntary sector

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

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

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

In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers.

Knight Wall Systems announced Jan. 25 that it has partnered with design software development company RIB to create a new specification section for cladding support systems within RIB’s SpecLink building specification platform.

In this video, W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Bruce Honore III of Precision Development.

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.

EIMA announced the release of a series of technical bulletins, meticulously crafted by the members of its technical and research advocacy working group. The bulletins are a testament to the commitment and expertise of EIMA in advancing the knowledge and application of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

EIMA is calling for entries for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards. Formerly known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program shines a spotlight on the remarkable EIFS industry projects across a variety of building categories.

MTIdry formally announced a major milestone in its journey: the launch of its newly redesigned website and refreshed company identity. The transformation from Masonry Technology Inc. to MTIdry reflects its evolution beyond traditional masonry into a comprehensive provider of high-quality moisture management solutions for all cladding types – as well as below-grade basement waterproofing and retrofit applications.

Implied value is different from your overhead and profit margin because overhead and profit is market driven.

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

As my experiences have shown, you run the risk of being seriously misled if you don't

A Utah drywall contractor is suing a developer for work it completed at The Austin Townhomes in Draper, Utah, in May 2023, reported Luke Garrott of Building Salt Lake.

For many years, the Gypsum Association has published several technical documents in Spanish, as well as English. Are there plans to introduce Spanish-language offerings to the GA’s YouTube channel?

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.

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.