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Kingspan Director Presents at Two Meetings

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has announced that its Director of Sustainability and Environment, Paul Bertram Jr.




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Parmar AIA Joins Perkins Eastman as Principal

The Executive Committee of top international design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman announced that Sanjay M. Parmar AIA has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as an Associate Principal.




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CertainTeed Gypsum Makes BIM Models Available Online




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Perkins Eastman Principal Elected to AIA National College of Fellows




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Do You Know the Way to Santa Fe?

This Old House star renovates his own historic Santa Fe home with the help of “super insulation.”




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Arizpe Joins Bayer’s ECB Network

Bayer’s EcoCommercial Building Network, dedicated to bringing together varied disciplines in the pursuit of high-performance buildings, has expanded its expertise in the public sector for governmental and institutional projects.




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ClarkDietrich Building Systems Awarded From CFSEI

ClarkDietrich Building Systems was recently recognized with the Design Excellence and Construction Innovation Award from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute.




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KAI Announces Appointment of Tim McMinn, AIA as Design Principal

KAI Enterprises proudly announces that Tim McMinn, AIA has been named Design Principal. McMinn was previously Director of Architecture at KAI. The transition is recognition of McMinn’s passionate drive to create innovative and highly creative solutions for clients.




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The Cosmopolitan Club Library in New York

EverGreene recently restored the Cosmopolitan Club Library on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York. Through the 1920s, women’s clubs allowed American women to network, socialize and shape the world beyond their homes.




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Oak City Remodeling Enhances Service Options with Full-Service Design

Oak City Remodeling in Raleigh, North Carolina, elevates the home renovation experience with comprehensive services.




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At KC Design Week, an Arts District Story

A major Midwestern design festival, now in its 14th year, kicks into high gear next week with talks and events on the creative process, sustainability, branding, urbanism and design, the allied arts and much more.




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For Greener Communities, Local Leaders Should Think Big — and Small

In towns and smaller cities nationwide, local governments are looking for ways to implement greener operations and promote sustainability initiatives that will benefit their communities in a changing climate. But faced with finite resources and an urgent need to act, where should these municipal leaders start?




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FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Most Workers

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry.




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Bridging the Gap at the Colorado Mesa University Department of Kinesiology

Founded in 1952, Colorado Mesa University sits on over 141 acres in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado, offering quality academic programs at various degree levels to more than 10,000 students.




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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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Institute for Specialized Medicine & Intervention Features Rockfon Ceiling Systems

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.




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AZA Announces US Projects for Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo

From high-end malls to the best locations on Madison Avenue to premium destination centers on both coasts, Alexander Zilberman Architecture is leading in luxury retail design. The firm’s recent projects include works with Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, among many others.




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New York’s “City of Yes” Spurs Urban Decarbonization and Growth by Zoning Reform

Following the 2023 debut of its “City of Yes” strategy to permit more housing faster in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration unveiled a raft of zoning changes last winter intended to make the proposed growth carbon-neutral, according to Adam Friedberg, a Buro Happold expert behind similar initiatives in the region and worldwide.




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Debra Allcock Tyler: Remember to ask - where's the blimmin' egg?

Don't accept what you're told without question - it's our job to ask difficult questions




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Communications Agency Campaign of the Year - Spink and Orchid for Face up to Prostate Cancer

Awarded to an agency that has helped to create a highly successful communications campaign for its client, or provided an exceptional level of support and advice




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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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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: W&C’s Leadership Award Winner Nancy Brinkerhoff

In this video, W&C congratulates Nancy Brinkerhoff of Ironwood Commercial Builders of Northern California on her being named this year’s Leadership Award Winner.




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Buro Happold’s Luke Lombardi Earns Structural Engineers’ Emerging Leader Award

Luke Lombardi was recently honored with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Emerging Leader Award, recognizing his leadership on sustainability and innovation in California.




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Construction Robots Boost Quality, Earning Workers’ Approval

Advanced collaborative robotics and AI boost productivity, ensure consistent quality and enhance ergonomics in the drywall finishing process.




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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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Veteran Association Executive John Mielke Joins ABC as Apprenticeship Senior Director

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.




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ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces

Associated Builders and Contractors participated on Sept. 18 in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., to highlight the importance of recovery-ready and recovery-friendly workplaces and share best practices.




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Armstrong’s Axiom Indirect Field Light Coves and Indirect Light Ledges are Now Keyless

By adding new keyless design options to its line of Axiom Indirect Field Light Coves and Indirect Light Ledges, Armstrong World Industries now offers its customers the flexibility to use the pre-engineered lighting solutions with most LED light cove fixtures.




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The New Jersey Turn Spike

An Insulation—and drywall!—contractor talks about success and looming concerns.




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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: Lorainne Nicholls of Mencap

The fundraising team assistant at the learning disability charity talks to Third Sector about being creative, using your contacts and why fundraising is like training for a marathon




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Fundraiser of the Week: Paul Moore of Winston's Wish

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




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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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Fundraiser of the Week: Karl Mitchell of the Woodland Trust

The director of fundraising at the conservation charity talks to Third Sector about Aston Villa, building bespoke relationships with supporters and having passion for your cause




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Fundraiser of the Week: Abi Wells of Lepra

The corporate and community partnerships manager at the leprosy charity talks to Third Sector about innovation in corporate partnerships and not being able to switch off




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Fundraising Campaign - ActionAid UK for Not This Girl

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




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Celebrity Charity Champion - Scott Mitchell, Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK

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




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Corporate partnerships: WaterAid's Twinings link could help 4,000 people

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




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Fundraiser of the Week: Annie Whillians of Pancreatic Cancer Action

The fundraising executive at the charity that focuses on improving cancer survival rates talks to Third Sector




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Fundraiser of the Week: Richard James of Music as Therapy International

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




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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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OSHA brings back federal worker advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations until Nov. 22 for membership on the reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA extends nomination period for federal worker advisory committee

Washington — OSHA has pushed to Jan. 31 the deadline to submit nominations to serve on the reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA seeks employee representative for construction advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations until Feb. 22 for an employee representative on its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.




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OSHA extends nomination deadline for federal worker advisory committee

Washington — OSHA has extended, for a second time, the deadline to submit nominations to serve on the reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA advisory committee, work group on heat injury and illness to meet in February

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.