I was recently sent a sample Mix M8 and I have actually passed on quite a few of them to members of The Plasterers Forum just to see what they think, and the feedback has been mixed (excuse the pun) but last week I had the pleasure of giving the Mix M8 a real test to see if it is actually any good. Below is a video from Mix M8 just so you can see what I am talking about before I get … [Read more...]
ContructionSkills Will Soon Be CITB After Rebrand
ConstructionSkills will soon be moving to just be using the CITB brand along with other brand names such as Cskills Awards, National Construction College and CITB-ConstructionSkills and this is because after lots of feedback from its customers and stakeholders they came to the conclusion that it was getting too confusing and the CITB is well known throughout the industry. The move to CITB will … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Awarded For World Class Manufacturing Standards
British Gypsum’s plaster and plasterboard plant in Kirkby Thore, Cumbria has been given silver World Class Manufacturing (WCM) status. The plant achieved an impressive 62 points to earn the WCM silver award during a recent review, which was carried out by representatives from global parent company, Saint-Gobain. The scheme uses a points-based system to excellence in World Class Manufacturing. … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Dreamteam Mini League
The Plasterers Forum is not just a plastering community but a place for Plasterers and like minded people to hang out and chat and as with most conversations that happen in a pub one of the subjects is going to be about sport. In fact there was so much discussion about sport between the members that I started a sports bar section on the forum and this is only available to members that have posted … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Extends Glasroc H TILEBACKER Range
British Gypsum has extended its Glasroc H TILEBACKER range, meaning installers can now achieve a perfect ready-to-tile surface for both floors and walls. Following the introduction of Glasroc H TILEBACKER in a 6mm format, the pre-primed board range is now available as a whole room solution. “We launched Glasroc H TILEBACKER in 2011 and following great feedback from customers, we’ve decided to … [Read more...]
Onesure Plasterers Insurance
As we all know times have been tough for businesses in the UK. The amount of rising costs don’t help! One of those particular costs that a lot of people are talking about, is the rise in cost of Insurance. Not only do you have to cope with the demands and challenges of the competitive plastering market you work in, there is also the added cost of higher insurance prices. As frustrating as this … [Read more...]
Knauf GIFAfloor Takes Access Flooring To Another Level
Immensely strong and versatile, Knauf GIFAfloor systems are ideal for raised floor areas requiring continuous or hard finishes such as stone or large format porcelain. A perfect substitute for screed, they also remove a wet trade from site and so save time in the construction programme. Manufactured from calcium sulphate, this robust partial-access raised floor system makes it easy to run … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Reveals New-look Website
Plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has launched a new website. Found at www.british-gypsum.com, the new-look site has been re-designed for straightforward navigation, helping customers find the information they need quickly and easily. One of the new features of the website is a handy product selector that helps users explore British Gypsum’s range of solutions. “When … [Read more...]
Isover Announces Student Design Competition Winners
Leading insulation manufacturer Saint-Gobain Isover has announced the UK winners of its prestigious design competition for architecture students. The annual Isover Multi-Comfort House Student Contest provides a showcase for British talent at undergraduate and post-graduate level and is internationally acclaimed by industry professionals. Teams from the University of Dundee and the University of … [Read more...]
Saint-gobain Isover Named As A ‘top Employer 2013
Leading insulation manufacturer, Isover, has been recognised as a ‘Top Employer 2013’, after parent company Saint-Gobain was awarded with the accolade by the CRF Institute. The research organisation, which identifies businesses with outstanding working practices, recognised Saint-Gobain and its companies for setting a precedent in working conditions and career opportunities. As part of the … [Read more...]
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