The programme has supported 72 inactive Welsh charities to become operational again, the commission says

Richmond Parish Lands Charity has become the Richmond Foundation

The government has earmarked four areas for spending until 2028

The construction industry added 34,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Sept. 6 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 228,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8 percent.

The American Institute of Architects published its latest consensus forecast for 2024 and 2025. Learn more about what the AIA and other forecasting resources are projecting for the construction market in the coming years.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance is now offering two topics from the upcoming third edition of FenestrationMasters, its flagship education program, for individual purchase. The two à la carte modules cover the North American Fenestration Standard, including the NAFS Canadian Supplement and Fundamentals of Insulating Glass.

Petersen’s new PAC-4000 metal composite material provides design options for those wanting to add truly flat, colorful surfaces to building exteriors. The material is resistant to fire, impacts and water intrusion and can be curved for aesthetic appeal.

The SMACNA Board of Directors welcomed Tom Martin, president of Cleveland-based T.H. Martin, Inc., as its 2024-2025 president. Martin took the reins from current SMACNA president Carol Duncan of General Sheet Metal.

The 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES — the fall’s premier building enclosure industry event — wrapped on Oct. 1. Nearly 350 attendees were on hand to experience 21 education sessions, interact with 35 exhibitors and network with like-minded colleagues.

Awarded to a project that has had a substantial impact on national or international life

Awarded to an organisation with an income of less than £500,000 a year that has made a significant impact with its work

For the chief executive who has made an outstanding contribution to their organisation, or the wider sector, during their first two years in post

This prestigious award goes to the charity or voluntary sector organisation that has had a truly exceptional year and whose recent achievements have attracted the admiration of the sector

Awarded to a partnership between two or more charities that has enabled the partners to more effectively deliver services to beneficiaries, reach new groups or reduce costs

CAD-PLAN has released ATHENA 2024 AutoCAD-based software. Tailored for the glazing industry, the software solutions are fully compatible with Autodesk products and continually improved for optimized and expanded features. CAD-PLAN customers also receive user-friendly training sessions and have access to customized technical support and personalized consultations.

Greenbuild is launching five all-new summits in 2024 – Sustainable Finance and the Built Environment, Regenerative Ecosystems, Resilient Places, Phius Passive Building and Building Materials.

The Brainy Insights estimates that the $5.1 billion drywall repair services market will reach $10.22 billion by 2033. Rapid urbanization and strategic initiatives by the private players in the global market may fuel the growth of the drywall repair services market.

A trooper from the Michigan State Police recently rescued a construction worker who was stuck under 700 pounds of drywall while working alone on a job site in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, reported George Hunter of The Detroit News.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has announced that the SprayFoam 2025 Convention and Expo, also known as “SPRAYTONA,” will be held Feb. 9-12 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event will bring together professionals in spray foam insulation, roofing, specialty applications, concrete lifting, coatings and related equipment from the U.S. and abroad.

Before the dust has settled on 2017, contractors should invest some time and effort into reviewing what really happened this year.

The 11th Annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo will help redefine the future when it moves to San Francisco November 14-16.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of its 2012 Leadership Awards.

Armstrong World Industries has become an official Adopter of the 2030 Challenge for Products.

Awarded to the communications team that has worked effectively together to raise awareness of a particular campaign or the charity's overall work

For the best new, changed or evolved brand

Awarded to the charity or social enterprise that has placed outcomes, rather than outputs, at the heart of its work and used impact reporting to bring about significant improvements to its beneficiaries

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

Awarded to a charity and/or agency that has produced the most inspiring awareness-raising or fundraising film of the year

Awarded to a charity for a highly successful, innovative or inspiring communications campaign

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.

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.

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.