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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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Elevating Retail Ambiance: Revamped Dardano’s Shoe Store in Broomfield, Colorado

Are you ready to step into a retail space where style meets acoustic excellence? Welcome to the remarkable transformation of Dardano’s shoe store in Broomfield, Colorado, where Altispace laminate beams, illuminated beams and wooden ceiling clouds have mitigated sound reverberation issues and revolutionized the shopping experience.




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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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When Elegance Aligns with Convenience…Enter Evanston Gateway

At the corner of Chicago Avenue and Howard Street is where you’re greeted with luxury and elegance. Evanston Gateway, just steps away from Chicago, is an apartment complex that brings together boutique living and accessibility.




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Spray Foam Opportunities and Concerns

The industry and our customers regularly submit questions to the company. In order to address these inquiries, Simon Baker, president of Huntsman Building Solutions, wanted to answer as many of these most common questions.




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Rainscreen Selected for “Meaningful” Aesthetic at State-of-the-Art Innovation Hub

Innovation drives progress. And in Amarillo, Texas, there is a new hub for innovation on the campus of Amarillo College. It is called Innovation Outpost, and the building’s renovation nods to the past with an eye on the future.




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Practice Safety During Hurricane Recovery

Now that Hurricane Milton has passed — and recovery from Hurricane Helene continues — Floridians are faced with cleaning up, repairing and rebuilding. In some counties, businesses and houses were damaged or destroyed. Power outages are widespread, and it may be some time before the flooding subsides.




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A System for Metal Panels

Recently completed, the Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club stands as a multifaceted triumph for the community. Serving as a beacon of opportunity, the $15.5 million project not only supports the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, but also serves as a cornerstone for the neighborhood’s revitalization efforts, bringing prosperity to Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and beyond.




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Adeela Warley: Giving people a voice can effect change

Good communications can help people to drive solutions themselves




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Craig Dearden-Phillips: We can learn much from Extinction Rebellion

The climate change protests are about the unleashing of voice and provide opportunities for charities to claim a role




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Adeela Warley: Our choices of medium, message and storyteller are influential

Communication drives culture and behaviour, so it pays to be alert to the narratives around us




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Brand development - Scope with The Team

For the best new, changed or evolved brand




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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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Updated Company Catalog Features 6,000 Tools

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.




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Toolbox - January 2016

Toolbox selections from Firestone Building Products, MFM, and more.




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October 2018 Walls and Ceilings Toolbox

The October Walls and Ceilings Toolbox features product selections from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, MFM Building Products, and more.




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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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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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The Goley Companies in Illinois Celebrates Half a Century

A family business since 1973, The Goley Companies installs commercial and residential insulation in St. Louis, throughout the Midwest and increasingly to locations across the country as its footprint and influence expands.




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Video: How to Address Fraud and Slow Money

In this video, W&C friend Thea Dudley—aka “The Credit Overlord”—discusses ways to address and think about fraud and the slow money that plagues players in the industry.




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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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Water-Resistant Gypsum Product from PABCO

Ideal for commercial projects where pre-rock construction is required, PABCO’s GLASS Interior can withstand exposure to the elements for up to a year without affecting product performance.




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Important CISCA Staff Update

On Sept. 24, Shirley Wodynski marked a significant milestone, celebrating 16 years of dedicated service as executive director of the Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association.




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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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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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VIDEO: Agent Walls Systems on What it Means to be a Top 50 Contractor

In this video, W&C speaks with Agent Wall Systems’ Adam Taubman.




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The Changing Economics of Metal Stud Framing

The growing global market for the light gauge steel framing industry.




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PODCAST: Beware of Spray Foam in a Can—The Imposters

Walls & Ceilings’ monthly chat with Tom Harris on spray foam and the industry vents that support the industry.




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The Importance of Fire Protection in Modern Construction

Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.




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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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ABC Announces 2024-2025 Tech Alliance Members

Associated Builders and Contractors announced on Oct. 8 the members of its fourth annual Tech Alliance — a consortium of firms that create construction technology and innovative solutions for ABC contractor-members, which primarily perform work in the commercial and industrial sectors.




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Top Economist for Cement and Concrete Industries Reveals 2025 Construction Forecast

Ed Sullivan, chief economist and senior vice president of market intelligence for the Portland Cement Association — which represents America’s cement manufacturers — says that the Federal Reserve’s recent move to lower interest rates, coupled with easing inflation, signals a significant retreat in interest rate levels by the end of next year…all to the benefit of construction activity.




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The Lester Group Appoints New VP of Fortress Door Company

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Jerry Pennington as the new vice president of Fortress Door Company, effective immediately. Pennington brings over three decades of industry experience to his new role at Fortress Door, where he will be instrumental in guiding the company’s sales and operational strategies.




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New CISCA Publication: Suspended Ceilings and Integrated Services

CISCA has a new, free publication for members.




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Compliance in Safety is Critical

Use of fall protection equipment when operating MEWPs.




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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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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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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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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 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.




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Heat injury and illness prevention: OSHA’s Parker gives update during work group meeting

Washington — OSHA is reviewing comments on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure, administrator Doug Parker said during a Feb. 25 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health’s work group on heat injury and illness prevention.




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OSHA advisory committee, work group on heat injury and illness to meet June 30

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for June 30.




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

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Sept. 13, a day after its work group on heat injury and illness prevention is slated to convene.




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Advisory group seeks standardized training and certification for pilot cars

Lincoln, AL — Assisting in the creation of a national pilot car training curriculum, along with certification for pilot and escort vehicles, is the aim of the National Pilot Car Stakeholder Advisory Group.




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

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Jan. 10, a month after its work group on heat injury and illness prevention is slated to convene.




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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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DOL announces members of OSHA construction advisory committee

Washington — The Department of Labor recently announced the new roster of members for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.