Today Tuesday April 8 was the first round of the regional heats of skillbuild, hosted by Burnley College. The competition was split into two categories juniors and seniors and had five competitors in each category and the colleges entering this heat were, Accrington, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, and Manchester. The Skillbuild competition started at 09.00 and was judged by three people … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum® March Round Up
What a month The Plasterers Forum and Plasterers News has had… Every single month we grow and grow, and we get busier and busier and its all because of our members and our sponsors. We have finally reached 20,000 members on the forum and constantly adding new members every single day and with The Plasterers Forum® gaining traction it’s an exciting community to be a part of. Plasterers News … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum® Launches Plastering Lecturers & Students Forum
We recently have had a lot of requests from current members if there could be a section for both plastering lecturers and teachers to chat to each other and for the lecturers to be able to chat privately to discuss what is happening within their industry. So naturally decided to look and see what kind of interest it would be to the members and looked at the benefits it would have to our … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Puts Pedal To The Metal In Search For Driver Of The Year
British Gypsum, UK leader in plaster and drylining solutions, will be hosting the 2014 Saint-Gobain Driver of the Year and Transport Team of the Year competition, which recognises sustainability efforts in the transport industry and the importance of ongoing professional development for drivers. Launched in 2013 by British Gypsum, as a result of its success the competition has now expanded … [Read more...]
The British Gypsum Mine Tour
It has been over two years since British Gypsum and The Plasterers Forum® have been down the mine and seen the factory, and so we have both been working on getting this trip arranged, and it has been somewhat of a challenge. Two years ago, The Plasterers Forum® was a lot smaller so when we ran the invitation on the Plasterers News recently to see who would be interested in coming on the … [Read more...]
Knauf Comfortboard benefits hi-tech EcoHouse
Comfortboard, the revolutionary energy-saving plasterboard developed by Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building systems – is now being tested at Nottingham University as part of the Mark Group EcoHouse, a world-leading showcase of energy efficiency and innovation. Knauf Comfortboard incorporates Micronal phase change material (PCM) developed by chemical company BASF to … [Read more...]
New Plasterers Trowel Set to Take on Marshalltown
One of the perks of being behind the 2 biggest plastering sites on the internet is that I get to see some of the latest tools and also get the pleasure of trying them out. I get sent lots of tools and I have tried a number of new tools recently but when this new plastering trowel landed on my doorstep this morning I could not contain my excitement and had it unwrapped and sat on my desk in a … [Read more...]
Akzonobel Makes Unprecedented Investment In Trade Brands
AkzoNobel has announced a record investment in its trade paint brands, as part of its commitment to reinvigorating the painting and decorating industry. The £12m investment will include a striking new appearance for Dulux Trade, including new look metal packaging, and a series of product and service innovations to drive the industry into the fore of craftsmanship, quality and … [Read more...]
Good News for Bettertax and a Word of Warning To Plasterers
During 2013 Bettertax voluntarily went through a rigorous and thorough vetting by HMRC. Senior inspectors visited our offices and went through what we do with a fine tooth comb. It was difficult and arduous but the end result is this: “I am happy to say that the revised pre-return processes and procedures, will indeed put Bettertax in a much better position to ensure accurate Returns” HM … [Read more...]
Two-coat Plaster Provides Durable Solution For Peabody
British Gypsum plaster has been used as part of a new £11 million, seven-storey affordable housing development in Bethnal Green, London. The building, which is owned by Peabody Trust and consists of 67 contemporary apartments and houses, required a highly durable plaster solution that also helps meet key sustainability requirements. To achieve high levels of airtightness and robustness in its … [Read more...]
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