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Steel Framing’s Sustainability Revolution

How does low embodied carbon steel framing differ from traditional steel framing?




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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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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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VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.




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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: 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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The campaign that dared to do things differently

WaterAid's Untapped broke many of the traditional rules but still exceeded its fundraising target. Rebecca Cooney reports




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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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Fundraising falling? Then set up a start-up

As income from traditional fundraising methods starts to come under strain, a three-year project has been exploring new models of income generation for charities. Rebecca Cooney looks at the results so far




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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: Fundraising Team of the Year - Clic Sargent

Awarded to a fundraising team that has worked effectively together to achieve or exceed its fundraising targets




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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: 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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FMCSA renews charter for advisory committee

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently renewed the two-year charter for the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.




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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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John Dony of NSC appointed to OSHA advisory committee

Itasca, IL — John Dony, senior director of thought leadership at the National Safety Council, has been appointed to serve on OSHA’s National Advisory Committee 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.




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OSHA seeking nominees for advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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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 seeking members for advisory committee on federal workers

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for membership on its Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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Walsh renews charter for OSHA advisory committee

Washington — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has renewed the two-year charter for the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, OSHA announced in a notice published in the Sept. 30 Federal Register.




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OSHA seeking nominees for construction advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.




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OSHA seeks nominees for advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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NHTSA seeks input on ‘underride’ requirements for trucks

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants input on whether it should require impact guards on the sides of large trucks to prevent vehicles from sliding underneath after crashes.




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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.




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OSHA seeks members for advisory committee on federal workers

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for membership on its Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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Federal worker advisory committee sets next meeting

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for Oct. 19.




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DOL re-ups charter for federal worker advisory committee

Washington — The Department of Labor has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA seeking labor union rep for advisory committee on federal workers

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for a vacancy on its Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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Construction advisory committee and workgroups will meet in February

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 22.




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Call for nominations: OSHA’s national advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.




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More than half of charities struggling to recruit volunteers, research finds

Six in 10 organisations face difficulties in volunteer recruitment and almost half have not seen an increase in numbers over the past 12 months




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Millions of people take part in second Big Help Out, organisers say

The Prime Minister and the Labour Party leader all got involved in the volunteering event over the weekend




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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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Charities would be an ‘essential partner’ of a Labour government, shadow minister pledges

Labour plans to engage with the sector on policy development and delivery, Lilian Greenwood tells a voluntary sector hustings event



  • Policy and Politics

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Participation figures for this year’s Big Help Out revealed

An estimated 6.5 million took part in the second event, down about 10 per cent on last year