m Covenant represents ‘vital opportunity’ for sector to reset its relationship with government, NCVO president says By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:16:09 Z The proposed measure presents a ‘real chance’ for meaningful partnership but will require commitment to collaboration, Baroness Delyth Morgan tells the House of Lords Full Article Policy and Politics
m Former charities minister appointed shadow culture secretary By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:26:28 Z The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Stuart Andrew has a ‘deep understanding’ of the voluntary sector Full Article Policy and Politics
m National Lottery Community Fund commits £3bn to charities by 2030 By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:56:50 Z The grantmaker announces three partnership programmes as part of the funding new package Full Article Fundraising
m VIDEO: Non-Compete Ban—Is it Constitutional? By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers. Full Article
m Knight Wall Systems and SpecLink Partner on Cladding Support Systems Spec Section By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m EIMA Selected for $2.2 Million EPA Grant By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m PCA-Led Project to Receive $2.4 Million from EPA to Upgrade Environmental Data By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 On July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Portland Cement Association, which represents America’s cement manufacturers, will receive more than $2.4 million to lead a project that will improve both the quantity and quality of industry Environmental Product Declarations. Full Article
m The Evolution of Continuous Insulation–Stucco Systems By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes. Full Article
m Industry Decarbonization Plans Outlined at White House Concrete Innovation Summit By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m VIDEO: What’s Going on With EIFS Premiums? By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this video, W&C contributor Mike Griffin, of Demand Products, speaks with John Wyatt about this year’s TLPCA Annual Convention & Trade Show. Full Article
m EIFS Industry Members Association Unveils Comprehensive New Website By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 EIMA announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The modern, user-friendly platform is set to become the go-to resource for the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems industry, providing an extensive array of technical resources, advocacy tools, educational materials and a gallery showcasing exemplary EIFS projects. Full Article
m Houston, There is No Problem By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:15:44 -0400 Houston’s Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with stone wool ceilings. Full Article
m Construction Company Fined for Unsafe Scaffolding By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Have We Missed the Mark? By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 When is a practice too much? Do the codes offer the best guidelines always? Full Article
m Being a Stucco Surgeon: One Company’s Success By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Discover MTIdry’s Fresh Identity and Embrace Its Digital Evolution By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Urethane Release Agent for EIFS and Stucco by Rescom Products By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m EIMA Welcomes Georgia-Pacific as an Associate Member By www.wconline.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards Program Unveils New Judging Criteria By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The competition for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards is underway. Previously known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program highlights outstanding projects within the EIFS industry across various building categories. Full Article
m Implied Value By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Implied value is different from your overhead and profit margin because overhead and profit is market driven. Full Article
m May 2024 Product Buzz Guide By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:52:04 -0500 The Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry. Full Article
m Peter Stanford: We risk putting trustees through too much anguish By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 14:16:41 +0100 These are testing times for trustees, but do we expect too much of them? Full Article Governance
m Peter Cardy: Public speaking is just a performance By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:51:19 +0100 Full Article Management
m 'The tribunal provides an important window into charities' By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:43:05 +0100 A decade after the launch of the charity tribunal, Judge Alison McKenna tells Stephen Cook why she believes it continues to prove its worth Full Article Governance
m Senior pay: how much is too much? By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:06:25 Z Offer too little and you risk failing to attract the right candidates. Pay too much and you risk a backlash from donors and beneficiaries. Peter Stanford debates how to determine the right salary for your chief executive Full Article Governance
m Peter Cardy: The perils of moving into an open-plan office By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:08:44 Z Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas. Full Article Management
m Kate Sayer: Does your board neglect the finances or micromanage? By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:33:35 Z To be effective, the different ways of handling the finances have to be balanced Full Article Finance
m Dame Mary Marsh: 'The lid is off the pot on ethics' By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:47:50 Z The former chief executive of NSPCC has led the creation of a new set of ethical principles for charities. Now the sector needs to step up to the mark Full Article Governance
m Peter Stanford: Numeracy is a key skill for trustees of charities By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:57:09 Z Yet another fraud against a charity shows why trustees need to brush up on their basic maths and grasp of finances Full Article Governance
m Kate Sayer: Chairs, make sure you get all the financial information By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 14:16:18 +0100 As my experiences have shown, you run the risk of being seriously misled if you don't Full Article Finance
m Time to pay trustees By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 11:55:16 +0100 There have been calls for charities to pay board members to improve both diversity and professionalism in the sector. Liam Kay reports Full Article Governance
m Peter Stanford: I rolled my eyes, but now I say 'hurrah for the GDPR' By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 14:31:14 +0100 All the hard work it required to get up to speed on the new data law was worth it because of one extraordinary bonus... Full Article Governance
m Drywall Contractor Sues to Collect Payment for Completed Work By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 A Utah drywall contractor is suing a developer for work it completed at The Austin Townhomes in Draper, Utah, in May 2023, reported Luke Garrott of Building Salt Lake. Full Article
m All Things Gypsum: Language By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 For many years, the Gypsum Association has published several technical documents in Spanish, as well as English. Are there plans to introduce Spanish-language offerings to the GA’s YouTube channel? Full Article
m South Valley Drywall Holds Customer Appreciation Day By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 This September, South Valley Drywall held its 29th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament for 160 of its valued customers and trade partners at Omni Interlocken Golf Club in Colorado. For the event, it partnered with National Sports Center for the Disabled and raised more than $18,000. Full Article
m Florida Drywall Company Cleared of Fraud One Year after Being Charged By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The owners of Evolution Drywall Inc. in Palm Coast, Florida, were charged with insurance fraud and organized fraud in 2018 but were cleared a year later, reported Ray Boone of Palm Coast Observer. A judge ruled that no restitution needed to be made. Full Article
m FBM to Purchase Unified Door and Hardware Group By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dunes Point Capital LP has sold Unified Door and Hardware Group LLC to Foundation Building Materials LLC. Located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Unified is a value-added distributor of doors and related hardware for commercial building applications. Full Article
m Drywall Grid System from CertainTeed Gypsum By www.wconline.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The QuickSpan Locking Drywall Grid System from Certainteed Gypsum is an innovative ceiling grid system that provides the industry’s longest unsupported spans for flat drywall. It’s engineered and designed for quick, easy installation of spans for drywall ceilings in hallways and corridors. Full Article
m All Things Gypsum: Firewalls By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 There is a lot of confusion in the field over area-separation firewalls and utility placement. I know that the GA has a position statement that clarifies criteria for the placement of utilities in the flanking walls on either side of a two-hour, steel H-stud, gypsum shaftliner panel area-separation wall. Full Article
m USG Hosts September Quarry Tour Day in Michigan By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 USG recently hosted a public tour of its newly opened gypsum quarry in Alabaster Township, Michigan. Full Article
m Business Tips from JB Insulation & Drywall By www.wconline.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 JB Insulation & Drywall LLC of Oakland, New Jersey, recently met W&C at this year’s ICAA Annual Convention & Trade Show. Its owner, Jonathan Belanus, took time to speak with the magazine on how business is, the market and more. Full Article
m CertainTeed Partners with Susan G. Komen By www.wconline.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, since 2020, CertainTeed and Susan G. Komen have partnered to fight off the disease, which impacts millions of lives. Full Article
m New Pro-Flex300 Corner Bead from ClarkDietrich Offers One-Pass Finish By www.wconline.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 ClarkDietrich has introduced Pro-Flex300 to its Strait-Flex portfolio of drywall finishing products. Pro-Flex300 is a muddable, PVC-free, flexible corner bead that wipes down in as little as one pass. Full Article
m OSHA issues interim enforcement guidance on silica standard for construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA has released interim enforcement guidance for its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard (1926.1153), which is set to be enforced in full on Oct. 23. Full Article
m Silica lawsuit ‘close to a resolution,’ Acosta tells House committee By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A consolidated lawsuit against OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica final rule is “close to a resolution,” Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta said Nov. 15 during his first appearance before the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Full Article
m Court of Appeals rejects industry challenge to silica rule, requests OSHA to consider medical removal protections By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:05:00 -0500 The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds the lower permissible exposure limit in OSHA’s updated silica rule. Supporters of the rule call the court’s decision a “huge victory” for workers, while opponents say it disregards “legitimate concerns.” Full Article
m OSHA issues enforcement guidance on silica standard for general industry, maritime By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has released initial enforcement guidelines for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for general industry and maritime, a couple of weeks before many of the rule’s provisions are scheduled to go into effect. Full Article
m New from OSHA: compliance assistance resources for silica standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has released new compliance assistance resources for limiting worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full Article
m Pneumatic drills produce higher noise, dust and vibration levels than electric drills: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Workers who frequently drill concrete can experience reduced exposure to noise, silica dust and vibration if pneumatic rock drills are replaced with electric rotary hammer drills, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. Full Article
m Union leaders call for new MSHA silica standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Alarmed by a recent spike in cases of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, a deadly but preventable condition commonly known as black lung, union presidents Cecil Roberts of the United Mine Workers of America and Leo Gerard of United Steelworkers have sent a letter to Mine Safety and Health Administration leader David Zatezalo requesting stricter regulation of respirable silica dust. Full Article