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Five Capabilities Construction Finance Teams Need for the Future

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building being constructed

Authored by Baker Tilly’s Nick Brorson

Unpredictable supply chains, multiplying compliance requirements and a shrinking labor pool of experienced accounting talent. These are just some of the many challenges facing the construction industry in 2026. To thrive in the next decade, construction finance transformation will be essential as finance teams evolve into growth drivers, not just cost centers.

To prepare for the next decade, high performing construction teams are sharpening their skills and modernizing their tech stack. Below is a look at five construction finance priorities that are consistently rising to the top for contractors around the world.

1. Equip your team with the tools that attract and retain top talent

Finance teams want to do meaningful work — not spend their days re-keying invoices, stitching spreadsheets together or navigating workarounds that only make sense to the one person who built them.

Younger finance professionals especially expect cloud access, workflow automation and real-time reporting. When they’ve used tools like Sage Intacct in previous roles, they immediately recognize the opportunity cost of operating without them. AP professionals, in particular, feel the strain of manual processes. According to the Institute of Finance and Management’s 2025 Accounts Payable Career Satisfaction Report, AP professionals say they’re being asked to produce more detailed reporting and analysis, but their time is bogged down by manual data entry and error handling, leading to poor job satisfaction and an unsustainable work-life balance. [1]

Modern tools aren’t just a technology upgrade — they’re an essential part of competing for (and keeping) skilled construction accounting talent.

2. Stop profit leaks before they compound

The biggest threats to your margin aren’t large, dramatic events — they’re the small, repeated losses embedded in your day-to-day financial workflows.

Common construction finance challenges that erode profits include:

  • Missed or delayed change orders
  • Incorrect retainage tracking
  • Billing sequence errors that delay payment
  • Inconsistent documentation for substantiated billing

These issues often stem from manual work, disconnected systems or processes built around Excel. For example, contractors frequently lose retainage simply because no one is tracking release dates in a centralized system.

Similarly, when AIA billing is done manually, a single skipped invoice can force teams to rebuild the entire sequence — introducing delays that affect cash flow. Sage Intacct Construction eliminates these risks with automated retainage, contract-based billing and the ability to insert missing AIA invoices while automatically recalculating the entire sequence.

3. Use real data to forecast and evaluate which projects to pursue

Construction leaders routinely make decisions about whether to bid, which projects to prioritize and how to allocate capital. Those decisions depend on financial data that is both current and reliable.

When job costs are spread across multiple spreadsheets or systems without construction-specific reporting, forecasting becomes slow and imprecise. Project managers may rely on instinct rather than actual performance trends, making it difficult to evaluate the profitability of certain project types, geographic regions or delivery methods. One bad bet can be devastating.

Sage Intacct’s Construction dimensional reporting — a capability that allows up to 10 levels of cost drill-down — gives finance teams and executives the ability to analyze jobs by entity, customer, location, cost type, crew, project manager or any other relevant dimension.

With clear visibility into patterns across jobs, leaders can make decisions about which opportunities to pursue and which to decline with confidence, and avoid taking on projects they don’t have the capacity (or cash flow) for.

4. Strengthen cash flow through faster, more accurate billing

Even highly profitable jobs create cash strain when billing is slow, inaccurate or overly manual. For many contractors, billing delays stem from:

Manually assembling AIA or Time & Materials (T&M) invoices

  • Searching for backup documentation
  • Re-creating invoice formats to match vendor or owner requirements
  • Using Excel to manage progressive billing or retainage
  • Relying on email chains to verify costs

Sage Intacct streamlines these processes end-to-end. Its construction-specific billing engine automates retainage, progressive billing and T&M documentation. Contractors can attach receipts, timesheets and supporting documents directly to invoices.

When billing is accurate on the first submission and supported by consistent documentation, payments move faster, disputes decrease and cash flow becomes more predictable.

5. Track productivity to identify your most profitable niche

Every contractor has a sweet spot: the work that delivers the strongest margins with the least friction. But many companies don’t have the data to figure out what the sweet spot actually is.

Productivity reporting changes that. By comparing estimated productivity against actual crew output, contractors can see in real time where labor hours are diverging and why.

Over time, this data provides clarity on which project types routinely outperform expectations and which consistently absorb more labor than estimated. Patterns in crew mix, material usage and production rates become visible, helping contractors refine their estimating, rebalance workloads and pursue the work that aligns best with their strengths.

Sage Intacct is set up to make productivity tracking simple and effective. Building a culture around productivity tracking will equip your operations team with invaluable insights.

Build a finance function that can scale

Achieving all five of these capabilities requires a finance system that can support them. Sage Intacct makes it possible to execute these priorities consistently and at scale.

If your team isn’t on Sage Intacct yet, the most productive first step in 2026 is to evaluate how your current system supports — or limits — these five capabilities.

For each priority, ask:

  • Can we do this today?
  • Can we do it consistently, without workarounds?
  • Can we do it in real time?
  • Can we do it without adding headcount?

If the answer to most of those questions is “no,” Sage Intacct becomes the natural foundation for your next decade of growth. Once the platform is in place, your team gains the structure, automation and data quality needed to build each capability intentionally — rather than forcing progress through spreadsheets or manual effort.

For teams planning ahead for their 2026 budget, the first actionable step is simple: map your current processes against these five capabilities and identify where Sage Intacct would remove the most friction.

Baker Tilly’s construction advisory team helps finance leaders work through this assessment, clarify where Sage Intacct will deliver the strongest return and build a realistic road map for implementing the capabilities that matter most. By anchoring your 2026 plan in this kind of structured evaluation, you can confidently build a finance function that’s ready for the decade ahead.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a business assessment with a Baker Tilly specialist.

Sources

[1] 2025 Accounts Payable Career Satisfaction Report

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Five Capabilities Construction Finance Teams Need for the Future

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

building being constructed

Authored by Baker Tilly’s Nick Brorson

Unpredictable supply chains, multiplying compliance requirements and a shrinking labor pool of experienced accounting talent. These are just some of the many challenges facing the construction industry in 2026. To thrive in the next decade, construction finance transformation will be essential as finance teams evolve into growth drivers, not just cost centers.

To prepare for the next decade, high performing construction teams are sharpening their skills and modernizing their tech stack. Below is a look at five construction finance priorities that are consistently rising to the top for contractors around the world.

1. Equip your team with the tools that attract and retain top talent

Finance teams want to do meaningful work — not spend their days re-keying invoices, stitching spreadsheets together or navigating workarounds that only make sense to the one person who built them.

Younger finance professionals especially expect cloud access, workflow automation and real-time reporting. When they’ve used tools like Sage Intacct in previous roles, they immediately recognize the opportunity cost of operating without them. AP professionals, in particular, feel the strain of manual processes. According to the Institute of Finance and Management’s 2025 Accounts Payable Career Satisfaction Report, AP professionals say they’re being asked to produce more detailed reporting and analysis, but their time is bogged down by manual data entry and error handling, leading to poor job satisfaction and an unsustainable work-life balance. [1]

Modern tools aren’t just a technology upgrade — they’re an essential part of competing for (and keeping) skilled construction accounting talent.

2. Stop profit leaks before they compound

The biggest threats to your margin aren’t large, dramatic events — they’re the small, repeated losses embedded in your day-to-day financial workflows.

Common construction finance challenges that erode profits include:

  • Missed or delayed change orders
  • Incorrect retainage tracking
  • Billing sequence errors that delay payment
  • Inconsistent documentation for substantiated billing

These issues often stem from manual work, disconnected systems or processes built around Excel. For example, contractors frequently lose retainage simply because no one is tracking release dates in a centralized system.

Similarly, when AIA billing is done manually, a single skipped invoice can force teams to rebuild the entire sequence — introducing delays that affect cash flow. Sage Intacct Construction eliminates these risks with automated retainage, contract-based billing and the ability to insert missing AIA invoices while automatically recalculating the entire sequence.

3. Use real data to forecast and evaluate which projects to pursue

Construction leaders routinely make decisions about whether to bid, which projects to prioritize and how to allocate capital. Those decisions depend on financial data that is both current and reliable.

When job costs are spread across multiple spreadsheets or systems without construction-specific reporting, forecasting becomes slow and imprecise. Project managers may rely on instinct rather than actual performance trends, making it difficult to evaluate the profitability of certain project types, geographic regions or delivery methods. One bad bet can be devastating.

Sage Intacct’s Construction dimensional reporting — a capability that allows up to 10 levels of cost drill-down — gives finance teams and executives the ability to analyze jobs by entity, customer, location, cost type, crew, project manager or any other relevant dimension.

With clear visibility into patterns across jobs, leaders can make decisions about which opportunities to pursue and which to decline with confidence, and avoid taking on projects they don’t have the capacity (or cash flow) for.

4. Strengthen cash flow through faster, more accurate billing

Even highly profitable jobs create cash strain when billing is slow, inaccurate or overly manual. For many contractors, billing delays stem from:

Manually assembling AIA or Time & Materials (T&M) invoices

  • Searching for backup documentation
  • Re-creating invoice formats to match vendor or owner requirements
  • Using Excel to manage progressive billing or retainage
  • Relying on email chains to verify costs

Sage Intacct streamlines these processes end-to-end. Its construction-specific billing engine automates retainage, progressive billing and T&M documentation. Contractors can attach receipts, timesheets and supporting documents directly to invoices.

When billing is accurate on the first submission and supported by consistent documentation, payments move faster, disputes decrease and cash flow becomes more predictable.

5. Track productivity to identify your most profitable niche

Every contractor has a sweet spot: the work that delivers the strongest margins with the least friction. But many companies don’t have the data to figure out what the sweet spot actually is.

Productivity reporting changes that. By comparing estimated productivity against actual crew output, contractors can see in real time where labor hours are diverging and why.

Over time, this data provides clarity on which project types routinely outperform expectations and which consistently absorb more labor than estimated. Patterns in crew mix, material usage and production rates become visible, helping contractors refine their estimating, rebalance workloads and pursue the work that aligns best with their strengths.

Sage Intacct is set up to make productivity tracking simple and effective. Building a culture around productivity tracking will equip your operations team with invaluable insights.

Build a finance function that can scale

Achieving all five of these capabilities requires a finance system that can support them. Sage Intacct makes it possible to execute these priorities consistently and at scale.

If your team isn’t on Sage Intacct yet, the most productive first step in 2026 is to evaluate how your current system supports — or limits — these five capabilities.

For each priority, ask:

  • Can we do this today?
  • Can we do it consistently, without workarounds?
  • Can we do it in real time?
  • Can we do it without adding headcount?

If the answer to most of those questions is “no,” Sage Intacct becomes the natural foundation for your next decade of growth. Once the platform is in place, your team gains the structure, automation and data quality needed to build each capability intentionally — rather than forcing progress through spreadsheets or manual effort.

For teams planning ahead for their 2026 budget, the first actionable step is simple: map your current processes against these five capabilities and identify where Sage Intacct would remove the most friction.

Baker Tilly’s construction advisory team helps finance leaders work through this assessment, clarify where Sage Intacct will deliver the strongest return and build a realistic road map for implementing the capabilities that matter most. By anchoring your 2026 plan in this kind of structured evaluation, you can confidently build a finance function that’s ready for the decade ahead.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a business assessment with a Baker Tilly specialist.

Sources

[1] 2025 Accounts Payable Career Satisfaction Report

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A Guitar, a Legacy, a Movement: On National Guitar Day, Historic Donation Honors Harry Chapin and Feeds The Harry Chapin Foundation’s Work to End Hunger

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Harry Chapin’s enduring credo, “When in doubt, do something,” inspires social change with the announcement of a historic donation in support of his foundation’s humanitarian mission

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Guitar Day, people across the world are encouraged to pick up a guitar and let their voices be heard. No singer-songwriter has exemplified this rallying cry more through life and legacy than Harry Chapin.

 

Today, the Harry Chapin Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 donation from the estate of Patricia (“Pat”) LoTurco, a lifelong fan and New York resident inspired by Chapin’s music and his humanitarian work toward ending hunger. This major contribution, planned by LoTurco years before her recent passing, marks a milestone in the foundation’s 45-year history and provides resources to support innovative grassroots nonprofit organizations across the United States.

“It is deeply moving to see how my father’s music and his commitment to social justice continue to resonate so many years later,” said Josh Chapin, board member of the Harry Chapin Foundation and son of Harry and Sandy Chapin. “Pat didn’t just listen to the music; she took Harry’s message to heart and made it part of her own life’s plan. By designating the foundation as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy, she has provided an enduring gift that will help keep Harry’s dreams alive — ensuring his mission for human rights, human needs, and human dignity will thrive for generations to come.”

Since its inception following the legendary singer-songwriter-humanitarian’s passing in 1981, the Harry Chapin Foundation has remained dedicated to Chapin’s credo: “When in doubt, do something.” To date, the foundation has successfully awarded 807 grants totaling $2,894,942.36. This $250,000 gift is the largest in its history and significantly increases the foundation’s endowment, enabling it to further its mission to support organizations that provide agricultural, environmental, community, and arts-in-education programs that dramatically improve people’s lives and livelihoods.

Beloved for timeless hits such as “Taxi” and “W.O.L.D.,” Chapin’s musical influence remains as strong as ever. His signature number one hit song, “Cat’s in the Cradle,” was recently the focus of the 2025 documentary Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives, marking the 50th anniversary of its release.

Beyond his music, Chapin maintained a tireless commitment to raising and giving away millions of dollars to support nonprofit organizations and causes, and since 1981, the Harry Chapin Foundation has awarded grants to 430 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., including WhyHunger, co-founded by Chapin to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and build grassroots movements for food justice globally; Long Island Cares, the regional food bank he established in New York in 1980 to serve his home community; and the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, the largest hunger-relief nonprofit in its region, named in his honor.

LoTurco’s historic gift helps the Foundation to champion high-impact, community-based organizations across the U.S. that turn Chapin’s ‘do something’ philosophy into reality.

“Pat was a true community connector,” said Michael Misvesky, LoTurco’s nephew. “She believed deeply in helping others and in the power of humanitarian work, and she held Harry Chapin’s legacy and spirit of service in the highest regard. Supporting causes that reflected compassion, generosity, and social responsibility was central to who she was.“

For more information about the Harry Chapin Foundation’s work or to learn of ways to make a legacy gift by including the foundation in your estate planning, please visit www.harrychapinfoundation.org, via Facebook.com/harrychapinfoundation, or call 631-986-9472.

About the Harry Chapin Foundation:

The Harry Chapin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that continues the humanitarian legacy of the late singer-songwriter-humanitarian Harry Chapin, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1987 for his tireless work in the fight against hunger. Established in 1981 by his family and friends following Chapin’s passing, the foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that have demonstrated their ability to dramatically improve the lives and livelihoods of people by helping them to become self-sufficient. The foundation’s focus areas include agricultural and environmental programs, arts-in-education programs, and community education programs.

Contact:
Mike Grayeb
Title: Executive Director, Harry Chapin Foundation
Phone: 631-986-9472
Email: 408993@email4pr.com
Website: www.harrychapinfoundation.org


Harry Chapin. Photo Courtesy of Steve Stout.


Patricia LoTurco. Photo courtesy of LoTurco family.

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A Guitar, a Legacy, a Movement: On National Guitar Day, Historic Donation Honors Harry Chapin and Feeds The Harry Chapin Foundation’s Work to End Hunger

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Harry Chapin’s enduring credo, “When in doubt, do something,” inspires social change with the announcement of a historic donation in support of his foundation’s humanitarian mission

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Guitar Day, people across the world are encouraged to pick up a guitar and let their voices be heard. No singer-songwriter has exemplified this rallying cry more through life and legacy than Harry Chapin.

 

Today, the Harry Chapin Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 donation from the estate of Patricia (“Pat”) LoTurco, a lifelong fan and New York resident inspired by Chapin’s music and his humanitarian work toward ending hunger. This major contribution, planned by LoTurco years before her recent passing, marks a milestone in the foundation’s 45-year history and provides resources to support innovative grassroots nonprofit organizations across the United States.

“It is deeply moving to see how my father’s music and his commitment to social justice continue to resonate so many years later,” said Josh Chapin, board member of the Harry Chapin Foundation and son of Harry and Sandy Chapin. “Pat didn’t just listen to the music; she took Harry’s message to heart and made it part of her own life’s plan. By designating the foundation as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy, she has provided an enduring gift that will help keep Harry’s dreams alive — ensuring his mission for human rights, human needs, and human dignity will thrive for generations to come.”

Since its inception following the legendary singer-songwriter-humanitarian’s passing in 1981, the Harry Chapin Foundation has remained dedicated to Chapin’s credo: “When in doubt, do something.” To date, the foundation has successfully awarded 807 grants totaling $2,894,942.36. This $250,000 gift is the largest in its history and significantly increases the foundation’s endowment, enabling it to further its mission to support organizations that provide agricultural, environmental, community, and arts-in-education programs that dramatically improve people’s lives and livelihoods.

Beloved for timeless hits such as “Taxi” and “W.O.L.D.,” Chapin’s musical influence remains as strong as ever. His signature number one hit song, “Cat’s in the Cradle,” was recently the focus of the 2025 documentary Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives, marking the 50th anniversary of its release.

Beyond his music, Chapin maintained a tireless commitment to raising and giving away millions of dollars to support nonprofit organizations and causes, and since 1981, the Harry Chapin Foundation has awarded grants to 430 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., including WhyHunger, co-founded by Chapin to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and build grassroots movements for food justice globally; Long Island Cares, the regional food bank he established in New York in 1980 to serve his home community; and the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, the largest hunger-relief nonprofit in its region, named in his honor.

LoTurco’s historic gift helps the Foundation to champion high-impact, community-based organizations across the U.S. that turn Chapin’s ‘do something’ philosophy into reality.

“Pat was a true community connector,” said Michael Misvesky, LoTurco’s nephew. “She believed deeply in helping others and in the power of humanitarian work, and she held Harry Chapin’s legacy and spirit of service in the highest regard. Supporting causes that reflected compassion, generosity, and social responsibility was central to who she was.“

For more information about the Harry Chapin Foundation’s work or to learn of ways to make a legacy gift by including the foundation in your estate planning, please visit www.harrychapinfoundation.org, via Facebook.com/harrychapinfoundation, or call 631-986-9472.

About the Harry Chapin Foundation:

The Harry Chapin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that continues the humanitarian legacy of the late singer-songwriter-humanitarian Harry Chapin, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1987 for his tireless work in the fight against hunger. Established in 1981 by his family and friends following Chapin’s passing, the foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that have demonstrated their ability to dramatically improve the lives and livelihoods of people by helping them to become self-sufficient. The foundation’s focus areas include agricultural and environmental programs, arts-in-education programs, and community education programs.

Contact:
Mike Grayeb
Title: Executive Director, Harry Chapin Foundation
Phone: 631-986-9472
Email: 408993@email4pr.com
Website: www.harrychapinfoundation.org


Harry Chapin. Photo Courtesy of Steve Stout.


Patricia LoTurco. Photo courtesy of LoTurco family.

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SOURCE Harry Chapin Foundation

Urban Poling Inc. Proudly Exhibiting at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California

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TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban Poling Inc. – We are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting Conference, taking place at the Anaheim Marriott Convention Centre from February 12 to 14, 2026.

This year is extra special for us as we will be exhibiting surrounded by our valued education partners like LSVT and Rock Steady Boxing and are looking forward to collaborating with them. Attendees are invited to visit us at booth #723 to experience our latest in rehabilitation and mobility solutions.

We are also elated to have been included in two poster presentations, in partnership with Zeno Walkway, which are using our Activator® Poles and program pertaining to Parkinson’s patients. Titles include: Independent Pole Walking Program Improves Gait Characteristics in People with Parkinson Disease and Immediate Gait Characteristic Changes While Pole Walking in People with Parkinson Disease. Special thanks to the authors Tiffany Salido, Patrick Roscher, Joy Cochran, Ronald Walser, Angela Meloy, Peggy Trueblood, and Antonio Vintimilla for choosing to work with us.

At this year’s conference, we will showcase our innovative Activator® poles, expertly designed by an Occupational Therapist and gerontologist. These poles are engineered to enhance mobility, stability, and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities, with particular benefits for individuals living with balance disorders, neurological conditions, arthritis, and those undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation.

Physical Therapists and Allied Health Professionals will have the opportunity to explore our advanced education platform, including a robust Learning Management System. Our evidence-based products and programs have earned recommendations from leading healthcare professionals worldwide. Attendees seeking further information are invited to connect with our team at the booth to ask about our exclusive conference specials on demo sets of poles as well as courses for conference participants. Please visit our website for more in-depth resources.

We are honoured to be partnered with the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research which reflects our strong commitment to supporting evidence-based physical therapy and advancing research to optimize health outcomes for communities nationwide. As part of our collaboration, we will be participating in their scavenger hunt and are pleased to donate poles and education to support their initiatives at the conference.

Be sure to drop by our booth to learn more about tailored options for community programs and professional pricing, available through our network of trusted distributors as well as direct purchase. Discover how our comprehensive solutions can support clinical practice and community health initiatives.

Take your first step towards better health and active aging—join us at booth #723 to learn more about our rehabilitation and mobility offerings. We look forward to meeting you in Anaheim!

About Urban Poling Inc: Urban Poling Inc. is a global leader in the promotion of rehabilitation, fitness and wellness through specialized poles and programs which promote pole walking and pre-gait exercises. Known for its’ innovative Activator® Poles which were designed by an OT and gerontologist, Urban Poling Inc focuses on improving mobility, stability, and overall quality of life for all ages and stages but most especially individuals with balance disorders, neurological conditions, arthritis and those in post-surgical rehabilitation. The company’s products and programs are recommended by leading healthcare professionals worldwide, and

Urban Poling Inc is dedicated to empowering people of all ages to live active, healthy lifestyles through doing what the body was designed to do – MOVE.

Our poles are available through Urban Poling.com, Amazon.com and select CVS stores. For additional locations please visit our Find A Retailer or distributor to locate a store nearest you.

Urban Poling Inc. www.urbanpoling.com 

For media inquiries, please contact:
Diana Oliver
416.668.0116
408974@email4pr.com

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Urban Poling Inc. Proudly Exhibiting at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California

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TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban Poling Inc. – We are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting Conference, taking place at the Anaheim Marriott Convention Centre from February 12 to 14, 2026.

This year is extra special for us as we will be exhibiting surrounded by our valued education partners like LSVT and Rock Steady Boxing and are looking forward to collaborating with them. Attendees are invited to visit us at booth #723 to experience our latest in rehabilitation and mobility solutions.

We are also elated to have been included in two poster presentations, in partnership with Zeno Walkway, which are using our Activator® Poles and program pertaining to Parkinson’s patients. Titles include: Independent Pole Walking Program Improves Gait Characteristics in People with Parkinson Disease and Immediate Gait Characteristic Changes While Pole Walking in People with Parkinson Disease. Special thanks to the authors Tiffany Salido, Patrick Roscher, Joy Cochran, Ronald Walser, Angela Meloy, Peggy Trueblood, and Antonio Vintimilla for choosing to work with us.

At this year’s conference, we will showcase our innovative Activator® poles, expertly designed by an Occupational Therapist and gerontologist. These poles are engineered to enhance mobility, stability, and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities, with particular benefits for individuals living with balance disorders, neurological conditions, arthritis, and those undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation.

Physical Therapists and Allied Health Professionals will have the opportunity to explore our advanced education platform, including a robust Learning Management System. Our evidence-based products and programs have earned recommendations from leading healthcare professionals worldwide. Attendees seeking further information are invited to connect with our team at the booth to ask about our exclusive conference specials on demo sets of poles as well as courses for conference participants. Please visit our website for more in-depth resources.

We are honoured to be partnered with the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research which reflects our strong commitment to supporting evidence-based physical therapy and advancing research to optimize health outcomes for communities nationwide. As part of our collaboration, we will be participating in their scavenger hunt and are pleased to donate poles and education to support their initiatives at the conference.

Be sure to drop by our booth to learn more about tailored options for community programs and professional pricing, available through our network of trusted distributors as well as direct purchase. Discover how our comprehensive solutions can support clinical practice and community health initiatives.

Take your first step towards better health and active aging—join us at booth #723 to learn more about our rehabilitation and mobility offerings. We look forward to meeting you in Anaheim!

About Urban Poling Inc: Urban Poling Inc. is a global leader in the promotion of rehabilitation, fitness and wellness through specialized poles and programs which promote pole walking and pre-gait exercises. Known for its’ innovative Activator® Poles which were designed by an OT and gerontologist, Urban Poling Inc focuses on improving mobility, stability, and overall quality of life for all ages and stages but most especially individuals with balance disorders, neurological conditions, arthritis and those in post-surgical rehabilitation. The company’s products and programs are recommended by leading healthcare professionals worldwide, and

Urban Poling Inc is dedicated to empowering people of all ages to live active, healthy lifestyles through doing what the body was designed to do – MOVE.

Our poles are available through Urban Poling.com, Amazon.com and select CVS stores. For additional locations please visit our Find A Retailer or distributor to locate a store nearest you.

Urban Poling Inc. www.urbanpoling.com 

For media inquiries, please contact:
Diana Oliver
416.668.0116
408974@email4pr.com

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Gore Fabrics | Equal Minds, Shared Progress

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Each year on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science underscores the need for equal participation in STEM. Established by the United Nations in 2015, the day calls attention to both the progress made and the work still required to expand opportunities for women and girls in scientific fields.

At Gore Fabrics, we are proud to spotlight three Associates whose unique paths, technical expertise, and personal motivations reflect the spirit of this day. Though their roles span continents and disciplines, Jessica Zhang, Lisa Kaminski, and Anna West share a deep curiosity and a commitment to solving meaningful problems that create value for people, industries, and communities.

In Shenzhen China, Engineering Leader Jessica Zhang brings more than 20 years of experience in science and engineering. To her, being a woman in science means applying empathy, resilience, and meticulous thinking to break down complex challenges and transform them into sustainable solutions. Inspired early on by a desire to understand how things work, she has always been driven by the potential of scientific knowledge to create tangible, future‑shaping impact. Jessica encourages young women to embrace curiosity boldly and unapologetically, reminding them that every problem solved becomes a stepping stone for growth.

From Elk Mills USA, Lisa Kaminski, Digital Ingredient Business Unit IT Leader, has spent 18 years working in STEM and IT. For Lisa, being a woman in science feels natural; her career has long centered on technology and its ability to improve people’s lives. Although her academic background is not in the traditional hard sciences, her interest in STEM allowed her to combine technology and human‑centric problem solving throughout her professional journey. She believes exposure is key: trying different areas, exploring new interests, and discovering what truly fits. At Gore, she values the flexibility to pursue topics that spark curiosity and encourages women and girls to follow what genuinely motivates them.

In Putzbrunn Germany, Anna West, a Comfort Scientist, represents the next generation of scientific talent with 10 years of STEM experience, including five at Gore. To Anna, being a woman in science means applying curiosity and rigor to significant problems while advocating for an environment where more women feel empowered to enter STEM fields. She was drawn to science by a love of asking questions and identifying gaps in knowledge combined with the satisfaction of turning complex topics into clear, accessible solutions. Anna’s advice for aspiring young scientists is simple: be brave, ask questions, embrace mistakes, and value the power of diverse perspectives in moving scientific discovery forward.

Together, Jessica, Lisa, and Anna illustrate how different backgrounds, personal motivations, and individual strengths all contribute to the dynamic and essential presence of women in STEM. Their journeys reinforce the importance of representation and also the impact that passionate, curious, and courageous women can have across the scientific landscape.

Learn more about our culture: Our Culture | Gore

About Gore Fabrics
Gore revolutionized the outerwear industry with waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX Fabric more than 45 years ago and remains a leading innovator of performance apparel. Gore’s Fabrics products provide comfort and protection in challenging environments and in everyday life, enabling wearers to safely and confidently achieve and experience more. From hiking in downpours to defense operations and fighting fires, Gore’s deep understanding of consumer and industry needs drives development of products with meaningful performance advantages.
https://www.gore-tex.com and https://www.goretexprofessional.com/

About Gore
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments – from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 13,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5 billion.
For more information, visit gore.com.

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Products listed may not be available in all markets.
GORE, GORE-TEX, Together, improving life and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.
© 2025 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Gore Fabrics Business Media Contacts

Molly Cuffe
W. L. Gore & Associates
mcuffe@wlgore.com

Monika Lischke
W. L. Gore & Associates
mlischke@wlgore.com

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Gore Fabrics | Equal Minds, Shared Progress

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Each year on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science underscores the need for equal participation in STEM. Established by the United Nations in 2015, the day calls attention to both the progress made and the work still required to expand opportunities for women and girls in scientific fields.

At Gore Fabrics, we are proud to spotlight three Associates whose unique paths, technical expertise, and personal motivations reflect the spirit of this day. Though their roles span continents and disciplines, Jessica Zhang, Lisa Kaminski, and Anna West share a deep curiosity and a commitment to solving meaningful problems that create value for people, industries, and communities.

In Shenzhen China, Engineering Leader Jessica Zhang brings more than 20 years of experience in science and engineering. To her, being a woman in science means applying empathy, resilience, and meticulous thinking to break down complex challenges and transform them into sustainable solutions. Inspired early on by a desire to understand how things work, she has always been driven by the potential of scientific knowledge to create tangible, future‑shaping impact. Jessica encourages young women to embrace curiosity boldly and unapologetically, reminding them that every problem solved becomes a stepping stone for growth.

From Elk Mills USA, Lisa Kaminski, Digital Ingredient Business Unit IT Leader, has spent 18 years working in STEM and IT. For Lisa, being a woman in science feels natural; her career has long centered on technology and its ability to improve people’s lives. Although her academic background is not in the traditional hard sciences, her interest in STEM allowed her to combine technology and human‑centric problem solving throughout her professional journey. She believes exposure is key: trying different areas, exploring new interests, and discovering what truly fits. At Gore, she values the flexibility to pursue topics that spark curiosity and encourages women and girls to follow what genuinely motivates them.

In Putzbrunn Germany, Anna West, a Comfort Scientist, represents the next generation of scientific talent with 10 years of STEM experience, including five at Gore. To Anna, being a woman in science means applying curiosity and rigor to significant problems while advocating for an environment where more women feel empowered to enter STEM fields. She was drawn to science by a love of asking questions and identifying gaps in knowledge combined with the satisfaction of turning complex topics into clear, accessible solutions. Anna’s advice for aspiring young scientists is simple: be brave, ask questions, embrace mistakes, and value the power of diverse perspectives in moving scientific discovery forward.

Together, Jessica, Lisa, and Anna illustrate how different backgrounds, personal motivations, and individual strengths all contribute to the dynamic and essential presence of women in STEM. Their journeys reinforce the importance of representation and also the impact that passionate, curious, and courageous women can have across the scientific landscape.

Learn more about our culture: Our Culture | Gore

About Gore Fabrics
Gore revolutionized the outerwear industry with waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX Fabric more than 45 years ago and remains a leading innovator of performance apparel. Gore’s Fabrics products provide comfort and protection in challenging environments and in everyday life, enabling wearers to safely and confidently achieve and experience more. From hiking in downpours to defense operations and fighting fires, Gore’s deep understanding of consumer and industry needs drives development of products with meaningful performance advantages.
https://www.gore-tex.com and https://www.goretexprofessional.com/

About Gore
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments – from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 13,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5 billion.
For more information, visit gore.com.

# # #

Products listed may not be available in all markets.
GORE, GORE-TEX, Together, improving life and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.
© 2025 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Gore Fabrics Business Media Contacts

Molly Cuffe
W. L. Gore & Associates
mcuffe@wlgore.com

Monika Lischke
W. L. Gore & Associates
mlischke@wlgore.com

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A Just and Sustainable Built Environment

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by Lionella Pezza, Domini Impact Investments

According to the UNEP, the buildings and construction sector accounts for roughly 32 percent of global energy consumption and 34 percent of global CO₂ emissions. These numbers reveal a simple truth often overlooked in the climate conversation: if we want to secure a livable future, the built environment must be part of the solution. Every home, office tower, school, hospital, warehouse, and civic space we design, renovate, or operate plays a role in determining whether we accelerate toward climate stability or drift further off course.

The encouraging news is that buildings are among the clearest pathways to immediate climate progress. Unlike many hard-to-abate sectors, this area already has decarbonization tools that are increasingly cost-competitive. Electrified heating and cooling, better insulation and passive design, high-performance windows, rooftop solar, advanced controls, and low-carbon building materials are no longer theoretical concepts — they are widely deployed and economically viable. When integrated thoughtfully, they can transform buildings from major emitters into powerful engines of resilience.

At Domini Impact Investments, we invest in public companies and municipal issuers that are actively shaping a low-carbon, climate-resilient built environment. In the real estate sector, we seek companies with robust green building certifications, credible emissions-reduction pathways, and strong practices around embodied carbon tracking and reduction. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, for example, maintains a large portfolio of green-certified buildings, finances additional LEED certifications through significant green bond issuances, and uses scenario modeling to evaluate physical environmental risk and implement resilience measures.

Read Lionella’s full article here – https://greenmoney.com/a-just-and-sustainable-built-environment

 

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A Just and Sustainable Built Environment

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by Lionella Pezza, Domini Impact Investments

According to the UNEP, the buildings and construction sector accounts for roughly 32 percent of global energy consumption and 34 percent of global CO₂ emissions. These numbers reveal a simple truth often overlooked in the climate conversation: if we want to secure a livable future, the built environment must be part of the solution. Every home, office tower, school, hospital, warehouse, and civic space we design, renovate, or operate plays a role in determining whether we accelerate toward climate stability or drift further off course.

The encouraging news is that buildings are among the clearest pathways to immediate climate progress. Unlike many hard-to-abate sectors, this area already has decarbonization tools that are increasingly cost-competitive. Electrified heating and cooling, better insulation and passive design, high-performance windows, rooftop solar, advanced controls, and low-carbon building materials are no longer theoretical concepts — they are widely deployed and economically viable. When integrated thoughtfully, they can transform buildings from major emitters into powerful engines of resilience.

At Domini Impact Investments, we invest in public companies and municipal issuers that are actively shaping a low-carbon, climate-resilient built environment. In the real estate sector, we seek companies with robust green building certifications, credible emissions-reduction pathways, and strong practices around embodied carbon tracking and reduction. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, for example, maintains a large portfolio of green-certified buildings, finances additional LEED certifications through significant green bond issuances, and uses scenario modeling to evaluate physical environmental risk and implement resilience measures.

Read Lionella’s full article here – https://greenmoney.com/a-just-and-sustainable-built-environment

 

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