A plasterer from Bathpool is getting ready to take on a very unusual but challenging challenge in March. It is a Sponsored walk with a a very plasterer like twist. In support of the Looe Lifeboat Appeal, Allan Gafney will walk 16.1 miles on stilts at Davidstow Airfield on Friday,
When embarking on one of the biggest projects of your life as you intend to restore or else maintain your private residential listed building, there is a wide plethora of different legal hoops and roadblocks in the way of achieving your architectural dream. With that in mind, continue reading for
British Gypsum has announced the launch of its new website as part of its wider commitment to continue to provide better data, tools and support for its partner construction customers. The website delivers a range of new features and is one of the steps that British Gypsum is taking following
It’s widely known that science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are male-dominated fields, but British Gypsum is helping to bridge the gap. The UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance drylining solutions has joined WISE – Women in Science and Engineering – with the goal of attracting more women into STEM roles.
Unlike many other trades, plastering is relatively budget-friendly for new tradespeople looking to get started in this field. You don’t need to splash out for a new specialised vehicle or heavy machinery, but you will need to account for ongoing costs. Plastering tools have a short life cycle, which means
Following a hugely successful launch of the UK’s only dedicated mainstream radio show for the plastering community, Fix Radio and Chris Frediani (DIY SOS, BBC One, The Big Build etc) are taking the Plastering Show to the next level! In typical 2020 style, Chris and the team have partnered with British Gypsum
The government is due to launch its £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme in late September, which will enable homeowners to make savings on their energy bills while lowering CO2 emissions. British Gypsum is offering a range of training and products to ensure tradespeople are well-equipped to help make homes
Makita UK has launched a new and improved collection of belts and pouches to its extensive and popular range of accessories. The newly designed range makes it even easier for tradespeople to safely and easily store and transport their tools and accessories. The collection includes belts, braces, pouches, holders, bags,
In a positive move for the future of skills and talent in the plastering industry, British Gypsum has announced that its Site Ready Skimming Course has been successfully developed into a nationally recognised qualification, working in collaboration with the qualifications awarding body NOCN. From the 1st October 2020, colleges and
British Gypsum Thistle Multi finish plaster is in a massive short supply. Plasterers throughout the UK are battling to get enough multi finish plaster to keep their customers happy and provide for their families. The Thistle multi finish plaster shortage was down to British Gypsum closing their production lines when they followed
Since March, all tenants – whether in private or social accommodation – can now sue their landlords if their homes have health-damaging defects. This is thanks to the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill 2017-2019, which came into force for new tenancies from 20 March 2019 and, from now, applies to
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
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