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UK Youth appoints former Acevo head as interim chief

Vicky Browning succeeds Ndidi Okezie, who is stepping down after five years at the charity’s helm




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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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Crowdfunding campaign aims to resurrect former vinspired service

The defunct charity's former digital director wants to set up its digital volunteer recruitment network as a social enterprise




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Former charities minister appointed shadow culture secretary

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Stuart Andrew has a ‘deep understanding’ of the voluntary sector



  • Policy and Politics

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Peter Cardy: Public speaking is just a performance




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Kate Sayer: Chairs, make sure you get all the financial information

As my experiences have shown, you run the risk of being seriously misled if you don't




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Government confirms where £350m of dormant asset funds will be allocated

The government has earmarked four areas for spending until 2028




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New PAC-4000 MCM Can Be Field-Formed for Installation and Cost Efficiency

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.




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Hurricane Milton Damage Emerges After Storm Passes into Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane Milton’s destructive winds caused significant structural damage across Florida, particularly in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A construction crane collapsed into the Tampa Bay Times building, leaving a gaping hole in its side, while winds also tore off Tropicana Field’s roof.




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Insulated Concrete Wall Forming

Formwork for flat panel structural concrete walls that delivers complete integrated furring system for direct attachment of interior and exterior finishes.




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High Performance Cladding System

Outsulation X is a high performance cladding system that serves as a single source for the air- and water-resistive barrier, continuous insulation and appealing finished appearance of the exterior wall.




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Insulated Concrete Form

Logix-D-Rv is a precision molded slide-in panel that delivers additional R-value and an interior drainage system.




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Building Information Modeling (BIM) and What it Means for Takeoff

As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects, there is pressure mounting for the cost estimator to use BIM for takeoffs.




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BCA Architects Selected to Design Performing Arts Center

After a comprehensive selection process, BCA Architects was selected to design the new 400-seat performing arts center for Pioneer Valley High School.




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CertainTeed Secures Third-Party Verification of Ceiling Panels’ Environmental Performance

UL Environment has certified a pair of new Environmental Product Declarations for CertainTeed’s Symphony mineral fiber and VOC Compliant Symphony fiberglass ceiling panels.




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How Architectural Ceilings Transformed the UCLA Health Center Lobby Space

In the bustling world of health care, every detail matters, especially when it comes to creating spaces that promote healing and comfort. UCLA Health Center, renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, recently underwent a remarkable transformation.




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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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Collaboration Key Element in Transformation of Corporate Boardroom

This project only took five months from design to completion.




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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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OSHRC develops online form for FOIA requests

Washington – A new online form and email address have been created to process Freedom of Information Act requests sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.




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More than 3 out of 5 safety pros perform duties outside their expertise, survey finds

Aurora, CO — Occupational safety and health professionals are in need of expanded continuing education training and resources, say researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health after results of a recent survey show that more than 3 out of 5 are required to perform duties outside their primary area of expertise.




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Flame-resistant uniform shirt

The 5.5-Ounce Dress Uniform Shirt offers wearers a cutting-edge, lightweight and breathable alternative to legacy FR garments.




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Oil and gas performance suite

An integrated solution that automates and digitizes oil and gas operations “from the well head to the control room,” the Upstream Production Performance Suite can help eliminate unplanned downtime, prevent failures and recover autonomously from known failures.




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Allure Energy Launches Proximity-Based Energy Management Platform at CES

Allure Energy Inc., Austin, Texas, introduced its latest product, EverSense 2.0 at CES in Las Vegas.




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ATRI ranks states for trucking safety and enforcement performance

Arlington, VA – Maryland tops a list of states that show “superior safety and enforcement performance” regarding commercial motor vehicles, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.




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Bill aimed at reforming program that provides black lung benefits to miners, survivors

Washington — Proposed legislation that would ease access to health care and other benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease is advancing in the House.




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Former shift workers may need 5 years to ‘recover brain functions,’ researchers say

Uppsala, Sweden – A study of current and former shift workers shows that shift work may contribute to cognitive difficulties that take years to recover from, according to researchers at Uppsala University and Malmö University.




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Burnout may help determine sleep quality, job performance among nurses: study

L’Aquila, Italy — A recently released study has linked sleep disorders and burnout to certain aspects of shift work among nurses.




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Immigration reform would reduce Latino worker deaths, National COSH claims

San Diego – Immigration reform can directly improve the safety and health of Latino workers, the only demographic group to experience an increase in fatalities in 2013, according to the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA delays enforcement of new PSM policy; lawmakers call for formal rulemaking

Washington – OSHA will delay enforcing a new interpretation of its Process Safety Management Standard, prompting a bipartisan group of lawmakers to call for the agency to withdraw that interpretation.




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Receipt-handling may boost cashiers’ exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals: study

Toronto — Handling receipts may boost cashiers’ exposure to bisphenol A and bisphenol S – two chemicals with possible links to cancer and other adverse health effects – results of a recent study from Canadian advocacy group Environmental Defense shows.




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Salon workers, environmental groups petition FDA to ban formaldehyde in hair products, treatments

Washington — Two environmental groups, along with 75 salon workers from across the country, have filed a citizen petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to ban hair straighteners containing formaldehyde.




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Emergency24 & BluePoint Alert Solutions Form Strategic Partnership

Emergency24, an Underwriters Laboratory-listed central station that writes its own proprietary software, and BluePoint Alert Solutions, a company that focuses on hardware installation, training and implementation of Rapid Emergency Response Systems (RERS), have partnered to leverage each companies’ capabilities to minimize the impact of crisis situations, such as an active shooter event or natural disaster.




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Fast-Casual Chain WaBa Grill Chooses Interface to Transform Its Network & Voice Infrastructure

Interface Systems announced WaBa Grill Franchise has chosen Interface Systems’ Restaurant Network-Technology-in-a-Box solution to transform its network and voice infrastructure in over 190 franchise locations.




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OSHA to employers: Deadline approaching for submitting Form 300A data

Washington — OSHA is reminding employers to submit their 2020 Form 300A data by March 2.




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‘So little information’: Researchers point out lack of work-injury data on Indigenous people

Chicago — A group of researchers is calling for an increase in occupational health and safety research focused on Indigenous people.




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Deadline to submit OSHA Form 300A data is March 2

Washington — OSHA is reminding employers of the March 2 deadline to submit their 2022 Form 300A data electronically.




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OSHA to employers: Post Form 300A by Feb. 1

Washington — OSHA is reminding employers of their Form 300A posting requirement that begins Feb. 1.




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Court Decision Sheds Light on Duty to Protect Personal Information

A class action lawsuit against a law firm for alleged negligence in safeguarding personal data highlights the growing importance of confidentiality in security practices amid rising cyber threats.




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BriefCam Debuts Customizable Classes & Superior Real-Time Performance for its Video Analytics Platform

BriefCam, the leader in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, is showcasing version 2023 M1 of its comprehensive video analytics platform at ISC West.




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High-performance eyewear coating

Even if you wear prescription lenses, the new PLATINUM eyewear coating technology can repel nature’s elements from blurring your vision – for optimal acuity in any work situation.




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Transformative Shifts

I don't know about anyone else, but it seems to me the world is moving faster than ever before — especially when it comes to technology.




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Commercial Fire Services Platform Better Protection Formed

Led by a majority investment from Abry Partners, the new platform combines Assurant Fire Protection, Complete Fire Pump Service and Xtreme Fire Protection. 




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Honeywell Partners to Deliver Critical Information to First Responders

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.




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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 911inform for Anti-Terrorism Capabilities

911inform announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially designated its innovative emergency management platform as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act.




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Home Energy Management: It’s All About The Platform

For consumers, the market for home energy management technology and products has, all at once, become highly frenzied yet tremendously exciting. From sleek, standalone ‘smart thermostats’ to solutions tightly integrated with the security system to new broadband-based home energy offerings from large cable and telco providers, consumers must not only decide which tool fits with their particular lifestyle, but which underlying platform offers the most stability and value.




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How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024

Your potential security customers need a rational and relational foundation before connecting with your brand. And there’s a powerful and predictable way to do that.




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Transforming Security With Remote Video & Offshore Support

Remote video monitoring is advocated as a critical solution for addressing labor shortages and enhancing operational efficiency within the security industry, highlighting its evolution and economic advantages over traditional security guarding methods.




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Higher carbon dioxide levels in cockpit affect airline pilot performance: study

Boston — Higher levels of carbon dioxide in airplane cockpits may diminish commercial pilots’ ability to perform maneuvers, recent research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates.




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Guide provides information about carcinogens in the workplace

Montreal – A recent publication from the scientific research organization IRSST focuses on work-related cancer.