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GA Revises Code Referenced Fire and Sound Manual, Application and Finishing Guidance Document

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




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FWCCA Humanitarian Outreach

Humanitarian Outreach Fund is a charity division of the FWCCA that supports fundraising goals for a variety of charities across Florida and the United States.




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FWCCA Humanitarian Outreach Golf Tournament

The Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association is holding its first annual Humanitarian Outreach Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The 2025 charity of choice is Tunnels to Towers. The tournament will take place on Jan. 29 at the Omni ChampionsGate National Course.




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GMS Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

GMS Inc. announced Aug. 21 that it will participate in upcoming investor conferences.




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FWCCA Receives Record Attendance

Why should someone join the Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association? We spoke to members of the association at its 2024 show in Orlando, Florida, to ask them why they joined. There were many different responses, from networking to education to seeing the industry’s newest products.




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Available Now — Acoustical Terms and Definitions

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




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S-4200 Panels – Perfect for Recording Studios and More

With their impressive blend of sound absorption and sound diffusion, S-4200 Panels from Sound Seal are perfect for recording studios, auditoriums, performance halls and more. Get to know more about them by visiting Sound Seal’s website and reviewing available materials.




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Introducing Black Gridstone Ceiling Panels: Elevating Commercial Ceilings with Durability and Performance

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.




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Introducing New Black Gridstone® Gypsum Ceiling Panels

Modern Design Meets Durability for Commercial Spaces




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Power to Change offers £1.6m to community businesses

The community business funder has made the money available for community asset schemes such as pubs or bookshops




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Community-owned assets in England 'contribute £220m to economy'

A report commissioned by the government and Power to Change says there are more than 6,300 such undertakings




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Anonymous donor gives £1.5m to community foundation

Heart of England Community Foundation has now received more than £7m from the unnamed person




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Community asset transfer 'relies too much on local capacity and resources', report says

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




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Prime Minister asks MP Danny Kruger to review sector's role in Covid-19 recovery

Kruger has been told to develop proposals to maximise the role of volunteers, community groups, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in the fight against coronavirus




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The Manufactured Stone Industry

The emergence of manufactured stone has provided plasterers with a viable (and good looking) niche market.




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Exploring the Beauty of Stucco and EIFS

A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.




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Can’t Stand the Heat? Use EIFS

When figuring out the right system for buildings in hot climates, there is one solution to help with energy cost savings.




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One Coat and Three Coat Stucco

The plastering industry of the past had a knowledgeable and highly skilled plastering workforce.




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Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings

You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.




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Three R’s and a Small Bite

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




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EDI the 'weakest governance area', report finds

Research by the Directory of Social Change analyses governance reviews carried out by more than 1,100 users of its app




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Prime Minister pledges new partnership with charities as he announces new 'covenant'

The agreement will be drawn up over the coming months; voluntary sector leaders say it is a 'foundational moment'



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Ndidi Okezie: The cost of fragmentation means we must rethink our approach to social change

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



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James Somerville: Charities will benefit more from funding for public services than direct measures in Labour’s first budget

Charities need stability and clarity from next week’s announcement – more ambitious interventions can wait



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Education charity ‘untenable’ after losing £500,000 government grant

Young Enterprise Scotland, which has 31 staff, accuses the Scottish government of failing to follow through on funding assurances



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Analysis: What will the sector’s covenant with the government look like?

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



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Local authorities must improve engagement with voluntary organisations, report finds

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




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Charity tax legislation and a social impact investment vehicle among Budget measures

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




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National Insurance increase could cost sector £800m a year, estimates suggest

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




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Government announces ‘hugely significant’ social impact investment vehicle

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




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Analysis: How the Autumn Budget could affect your charity

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




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Covenant represents ‘vital opportunity’ for sector to reset its relationship with government, NCVO president says

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



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VIDEO: Non-Compete Ban—Is it Constitutional?

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




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Knight Wall Systems and SpecLink Partner on Cladding Support Systems Spec Section

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.




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VIDEO: The Specialty EIFS and Stucco Contractor

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




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EIMA Selected for $2.2 Million EPA Grant

On July 16, Deputy EPA Administrator Janet McCabe announced the EPA’s grant selections for a $160 million grant program that supports efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.




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Industry Decarbonization Plans Outlined at White House Concrete Innovation Summit

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions.




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Construction Company Fined for Unsafe Scaffolding

A construction company was recently fined $4,583.98 for having unsafe scaffolding and giving false information to an inspector while working on a home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Tri-City News reported.




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Being a Stucco Surgeon: One Company’s Success

It may not make sense that one company has success and another company in the same industry does not, but they may not have the same processes to achieve success.




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Discover MTIdry’s Fresh Identity and Embrace Its Digital Evolution

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.




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Fire-Resistant Roofing and Siding

At the end of August, This Old House Ventures published an updated article entitled “Fire-Resistant Roofing and Siding.”




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Urethane Release Agent for EIFS and Stucco by Rescom Products

RUGS-1 is a new urethane release agent for the EIFS and stucco industries by Rescom Products. The product helps prevent construction materials, such as cementitious products, spray foam adhesives and caulk, from sticking to hand tools and surfaces.




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EIMA Welcomes Georgia-Pacific as an Associate Member

The EIFS Industry Members Association announced that Georgia-Pacific Building Products has rejoined the association as its newest associate member. Georgia-Pacific brings decades of expertise and innovation to EIMA, strengthening the association’s efforts to promote the benefits and applications of EIFS in the construction industry.




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Peter Stanford: We risk putting trustees through too much anguish

These are testing times for trustees, but do we expect too much of them?




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Peter Cardy: Public speaking is just a performance




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'The tribunal provides an important window into charities'

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




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Paul Gathercole: Peer review can help strengthen your safeguarding policy

Clic Sargent and the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity have a mutually beneficial arrangement to scrutinise each other's safeguarding arrangements




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Peter Cardy: How can we cope with a tinkering chair?

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas




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Peter Cardy: The perils of moving into an open-plan office

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas.




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Kate Sayer: Does your board neglect the finances or micromanage?

To be effective, the different ways of handling the finances have to be balanced