Construction of new world-class Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre recognised as beacon of best practice by Considerate Constructors Scheme Robertson Group’s construction of the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) has been … [Read More...]
Female Plasterer Set To Start Own Business
A talented student from East Durham College has swapped her carers uniform for work overalls to become, she believes, one of only two qualified female … [Read More...]
JEWSON ANNOUNCES BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES WINNERS
Jewson has announced the winners of its 2017 Building Better Communities competition, giving two Trade Heroes and 24 regional projects from across the … [Read More...]
Latest Plasterers News
Safeguard’s Dryrod damp-proofing rods gain WTA approval
The innovative Dryrod damp-proofing rods from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – have been accredited by the German WTA organisation for … [Read More...]
Handy Safeguard slurry delivers simple tanking solution
Vandex BB75 from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – is a cementitious waterproofing tanking slurry with superb hydrophobic properties, … [Read More...]
ENCON INSULATION DOUBLES SIZE AT BRAND NEW BIRMINGHAM BRANCH
Encon Insulation is delighted to announce the relocation of its Birmingham branch to larger premises, ready to cater to the West Midlands’ thriving construction industry. Doubling the size of … [Read More...]
JEWSON ANNOUNCES BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES FINALISTS FOR 2017
Four construction professionals and 35 regional projects have been named as finalists in the annual Jewson Building Better Communities competition. A prize fund of £250,000 will be shared by the … [Read More...]
JEWSON SCORES FUNDRAISING GOAL IN CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH
Jewson employees, suppliers and customers have donned their shorts and football boots to raise more than £1,360 for Barnardo’s. The charity football match was held on Tuesday 9th May at The … [Read More...]
Vimark Launches a Wide Range of Renders, Plasters and Micro-cement Systems in the Uk and Ireland
Vimark renders are manufactured from pure minerals of Maritime Alps and have been used for more than 35 years in Europe. Vimark has built a reputation as a supplier of top quality and robust … [Read More...]
Knauf Employees Back Walking With the Wounded charity
Dozens of Knauf employees have pledged their commitment to the charity, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) at a joint event at the Knauf plant in Sittingbourne last week. As one of the world’s largest … [Read More...]
Plaster Faster with Halftime Plaster Accelerator
Ever found yourself needing to speed up finishing plaster on small jobs? Eazymix Ltd. have launched a new unique plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do more in less … [Read More...]
Winners of UK’s Most Considerate Sites announced
Six constructors achieve top award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme London, United Kingdom, 11 April 2017: The UK’s very highest performing construction sites have been awarded the coveted … [Read More...]
Innovation wins out as Knauf Airless Finish Light wins at Housebuilder Product Awards 2017
After winning plaudits from clients and contractors alike for its fine finish and time-saving properties, Knauf Airless Finish Light has been recognised by industry experts as the Best Site Product in … [Read More...]
JEWSON NAMES YOUNG TRADESPERSON OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Jewson has announced the shortlist for its 2017 Young Tradesperson of the Year competition, which seeks to showcase and celebrate the work of the building trade’s freshest talent. The 2017 … [Read More...]
WEBER MONOCOUCHE RENDER REMODELS LOCHSIDE RESTAURANT IN SCOTLAND
The market leading, high performance weberpral M monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been architecturally specified in the extension programme of a popular restaurant in the tourist area of … [Read More...]
SPEEDSKIM® – Thanks Plasterers News!
It does seem just yesterday that Speedskim was first launched into the market place. At first Plasterers were very sceptical of the new product and its claims in terms of wellbeing and increased … [Read More...]
JEWSON BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES COMPETITION RETURNS FOR 2017
Jewson has announced the return of Building Better Communities for 2017, the competition where deserving causes and tradespeople that make a difference in their local areas can win a share of a … [Read More...]
Stevenage Homes Brought Up to Spec With Saint-Gobain Weber External Wall Insulation
Innovative, high performance External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for a proportion of homes in the extensive property upgrade programme being carried out by … [Read More...]
ISOVER ROLLS OUT SPACESAVER LITE TO SUPPORT SMALLER PROJECTS
Leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has launched Spacesaver Lite – a new, low-density mineral wool solution – designed to provide optimum thermal comfort in structures with cold roof … [Read More...]
Knauf Boasts Full Ceiling System Solutions for Wet Indoors
Knauf AQUAPANEL ® cement boards are combined with high-quality products to provide a full exterior and interior ceiling system supplied by a single manufacturer – Knauf, one of the world’s leading … [Read More...]
British Gypsum Backs the Chancellor’s New Post-16 Skills Plan
“With research suggesting that more than half (52%) of young people have never given a career in construction any consideration[1], we certainly welcome the Government’s commitment to plans for a … [Read More...]
