Set on a large plot of land in Louth, Yew Tree Cottage was a tired-looking building in desperate need of renovation. Having undergone various changes over the years, the exterior of the property featured a variety of mismatched substrates, both new and old. This, coupled with a recent extension to almost double the size of the building presented a daunting task when it came to turning this … [Read more...]
THE SITE IS ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Makita has launched the latest addition to its radio range, with the DMR115 Job Site Radio. With Bluetooth functionality and a light weight of 4.8-5.5kg, it is the perfect companion for construction workers. The new DMR115 Job Site Radio is a robust and simple to use DAB/DAB+ radio. IP65 rated, it has a highly durable design with elastomer bumpers to protect against tough jobsite conditions. … [Read more...]
£1.5 MILLION JEWSON INVESTMENT CREATES NEW JOBS IN SOUTH LONDON
Jewson has invested £1.5 million across three branches in south London, making improvements to its sites in Mitcham, Croydon, and West Wickham, and creating five new jobs. The branches, all within a 7-mile radius of one another, last received investment over 10 years ago and were targeted for redevelopment to keep pace with the regeneration of south London in recent years. The investment … [Read more...]
Announcing BBA certification for our advanced one coat render
Through-coloured render GoRend HBS has been awarded a BBA that includes certifying in excess of 25 years durability and non-combustibility. The easy to apply GoRend HBS monocouche render is available from UK manufacturer SAS Europe. This hard-working render was developed especially for use on new build housing, as it is applied in one coat straight to blockwork. As well as giving a … [Read more...]
GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST JEWSON LIVE YET!
Jewson Live - the UK’s best event for builders – is returning to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham for a fifth year this December. With over 2,600 tradespeople coming through the doors in 2018, Jewson Live is made for the trade and there is a packed calendar of events planned for Thursday 12 th December from competitions to product demos and deals, and a programme of top-notch … [Read more...]
CITB ACCREDITATION FOR KNAUF TRAINING
Both Knauf UK Training Schools, The Knauf Learning Zone at Sittingbourne, Kent and the Immingham School, NE Lincolnshire, have been fully accredited by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB is the main awarding body within the construction industry and with changes to CSCS cards coming into force, it is becoming increasingly important for site workers to possess recognised industry … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just Walls & Ceilings That Need Cover!
Working in the construction industry means working in one of the riskiest job sectors in the UK and plastering provides a valuable service to the construction industry. Plastering is both a rewarding and satisfying job, but with it comes the responsibility to make sure that the work that you do is both safe and properly protected. What Risks Does a Plasterer Face at Work? Although the … [Read more...]
Safeguard Survey Discovers It’s Not So Grim Up North
A poll of tenanted households, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Safeguard Europe, the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology, has revealed a new North-South divide. Renters living in the South are more likely to encounter damp and mould in their homes than those living in the North. The poll of 1,154 tenants, conducted earlier this year, found that in … [Read more...]
Energy Saving Trust Renews Safeguard’s Stormdry ‘Verified’ Status
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has re-granted Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – ‘verified’ status in respect of its role in helping improve the energy efficiency of external masonry in buildings. In an EST Product Performance Verification report from August 2019, the organisation … [Read more...]
A Week In The Life Of A Plasterer From The United States…
The Plasterers Forum has been reaching out to plasterers all over the world and one of the plasterers that has really got involved in the plasterers forum is a chap called Loren, and I thought it would be really interesting for all the UK readers of Plasterers News if we did a feature. So from here on in it will be Loren taking you through his week a day at a time... Danny messaged me the other … [Read more...]
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