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Innovative Architecture Captures Dramatic Views for Brooklyn Mixed-Income Housing

For five decades, developers of multifamily residential properties in the New York Metro area regularly turn to RKTB Architects for expertise and innovation in design and architecture, as well as for consultation on strategy when navigating the city’s labyrinthine zoning regulations and housing policies.




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360 Quick-Select 4V Max Screwdriver #2356-01

Weighing in at just over a pound, the 360 Quick-Select is compact and lightweight, yet at 210 RPM, is one of the fastest in its class.




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Toolbox May 2015

May's Toolbox offers some great solutions.




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Toolbox - March 2016

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




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May 2019 Toolbox

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




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StudRite Framing System from MarinoWARE

StudRite has one of the best strength-to-mass ratios of any stud in the industry. It can be used to frame interior bearing and non-bearing walls, as well as exterior walls without limitations, including low rise bearing, high rise non-bearing and pre-fabricated wall panels.




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Profit Margin Confidence and ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Both Fall in August

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.




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Collaboration Key Element in Transformation of Corporate Boardroom

This project only took five months from design to completion.




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With Major New Awards, RKTB Spreads Message of “Attainable Housing for All”

RKTB Architects, an East Coast firm with a national message about addressing the 6-million-unit housing shortfall, has recently been honored with a Leadership in Housing Award from the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects.




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VIDEO: Do You Know Your Company’s Policy on Marijuana Use?

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




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Ware Malcomb Names Nick Watkins Director of Workplace Strategy

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.




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The Lester Group Welcomes Thomas Hartman as General Manager

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.




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Fundraiser of the Week: Emma Malcolm of the Macular Society

The director of fundraising and marketing on the challenges of raising money for a condition few know much about




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Fundraiser of the Week: Samantha Braithwaite of Penny Brohn UK

The head of fundraising opportunities at the cancer support charity talks to Third Sector about loss, competition in fundraising and completing fundraising events with her 16-month-old




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Christmas fundraising series: Is a Covid-19 Christmas still a time for giving?

Many charities rely on their Christmas campaigns for an end of year fundraising boost – but with the pandemic raging, will this still be the season of goodwill? Leesa Harwood shares her thoughts with Rebecca Cooney in the first of our Christmas 2020 fundraising series




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Christmas fundraising series: How Bowel Cancer UK has difficult conversations

Bowel Cancer UK is no stranger to making fundraising asks of people in difficult circumstances. With so many potential supporters struggling financially this year, Rebecca Cooney asks how charities should handle these conversations




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Christmas fundraising series: How Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is bringing Christmas home

Last year, GOSH Children’s Charity decided it needed to bring all of its Christmas communications together under one theme – but as Rebecca Cooney finds out, the theme it chose turned out to be more relevant to Christmas in 2020 than expected




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OSHA maritime advisory committee to meet Sept. 14

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.




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OSHA construction advisory committee to meet in March

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




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NACOSH to provide update on heat injury and illness rulemaking

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.




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OSHA announces MACOSH membership, upcoming meeting

Washington — OSHA has announced the appointment of 15 members to its Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA maritime advisory committee to meet in November

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




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OSHA advisory committee to meet in May

Washington — OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for May 7.




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Commission chief made a dame in King’s Birthday Honours

The Cabinet Office says that of the 1,077 people to receive an honour, 692 had undertaken outstanding work in their communities




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Mark Dowie: ‘This organisation has lasted 200 years for a reason’

Lucinda Rouse speaks to the outgoing chief of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution about cycles, Covid-19 and the ‘one crew’ pledge




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Charity Commission wants to make trusteeship more attractive, chief executive says

David Holdsworth says the regulator wants to work with the sector to help charities fill trustee vacancies




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Trustees and volunteer managers urged to take part in study

A group of more than 40 volunteering organisations is surveying people in London as part of efforts to draw up a volunteering action plan for the capital




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GAO: EPA's success on chemical management unclear

Washington – It is unclear whether the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to managing toxic chemicals will be successful in ensuring safety, an official from the Government Accountability Office recently told legislators.




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Lawmaker introduces bill on motorcoach safety

Washington – Legislation introduced June 26 by Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-CA) aims to improve safety in the motorcoach industry.




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HELP Committee approves Heather MacDougall as OSHRC member

Washington – The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has approved Heather MacDougall as the third and final member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.




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Senate confirms Heather MacDougall as OSHRC member

Washington – The Senate on March 12 confirmed Heather MacDougall as the third Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission member.




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Patrick Nakamura named acting chairman of FMSHRC

Washington – President Barack Obama has designated Patrick Nakamura as acting chairman of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.




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Small businesses underrepresented in rulemaking process, report says

Washington – Health and safety standards could be weakened in certain cases because small businesses have been left out of the federal rulemaking process, according to a report from the Center for Effective Government.




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Long-time OSHRC commissioner Thomasina Rogers retires

Washington – Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Chairman Thomasina Rogers retired on April 27.




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Heather MacDougall sworn in as OSHRC chairman

Washington – Heather MacDougall is the new chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, sworn in Aug. 16 after being appointed by President Donald Trump.




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Trump to nominate Amanda Wood Laihow to short-staffed OSHRC

Washington — President Donald Trump on Oct. 9 announced he will nominate Amanda Wood Laihow for one of the two vacant seats on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, which has been shorthanded – and lacking a quorum – for more than five months.




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SCOTUS decision may have ramifications for OSHA and MSHA

Washington — A recent Supreme Court decision could affect how legal disputes with OSHA or the Mine Safety and Health Administration are settled.




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Managing food allergies in the workplace

Food allergies, whether mild or serious, are medical conditions that affect up to 15 million people in the United States, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a nonprofit organization.




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Pressure to check work email after hours can be bad for your health, personal relationships: study

Briarcliff Manor, NY — You’re at home with family in the evening when you receive an email notification. It’s from your boss. Do you respond? A new study finds that pressure to check work email from home can negatively affect your health, your relationship with your significant other, and his or her health.




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Manager support helps reduce absenteeism among depressed workers: study

London — Workers who experience depression may be less prone to miss work when managers show greater sensitivity to their mental health and well-being, recent research from the London School of Economics and Political Science shows.




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Math for safety pros

Robust math skills can help you keep workers safe, build solutions and demonstrate the effectiveness of safety efforts.




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Open banking: a revolution in the making?

It was introduced last year and has the potential to transform donor behaviour. But are charities ready for open banking? Liam Kay reports




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Making a Difference Locally: The funder turning pennies into projects

Rebecca Cooney finds out how Making a Difference Locally is living up to its name




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Marketing Campaign of the Year - Islamic Relief UK for Ramadan Campaign 2018

Awarded to a charity with the best marketing campaign. Examples might include the successful marketing of an organisation's products, services or membership programmes




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Finance Team of the Year - Sarcoma UK

Awarded to the finance team that has displayed exceptional financial leadership by, for example, improving the charity's financial performance or by helping it to overcome significant challenges




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Employee return-to-work enrollment mandated under new Hawaii law

Honolulu – Injured public employees in Hawaii must complete a return-to-work program before receiving vocational rehabilitation benefits, under a new state law.




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Targeted interventions may help workers after knee replacement: study

Newcastle upon Tyne, England – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help improve return-to-work outcomes for workers who undergo total knee replacement procedures, according to a recent study from Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University in England.




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When grieving workers return to work: Study shows employer support may be lacking

Canterbury, England — Many people returning to work after the death of a loved one don’t receive adequate support from their employer, according to a study from Canterbury Christ Church University.




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As Minnesota businesses get ready to reopen, state issues instructions for mandatory preparedness plans

Minneapolis — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has published a template, instructions and checklist guidelines for a COVID-19 preparedness plan – a requirement for nonessential businesses that intend to reopen during the pandemic.




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Study finds long-term pain an issue for many injured workers

Toronto — A recent study of injured workers in Ontario “reinforces the importance of modified duties (if necessary) and return-to-work planning,” researchers say after results showed 70% experienced persistent pain 18 months after being injured.