The weber.rend OCR pre-blended one-coat render system has been used in the construction of the £12.5 million new leisure, sports and swimming pool complex recently opened at Flitwick in Bedfordshire by Central Bedfordshire Council. Significant savings in time and money have resulted from the use of weber.rend OCR specified as background render for substantial areas of tiling in the pool areas … [Read more...]
Take Less Than Three Minutes To Learn Crack Stitching
BrickFix, from Safeguard Europe, is a simple, quick and cost-effective way to stabilise and repair cracked masonry. And now there’s an equally simple way to learn how to use it – a video which takes viewers through a graphic step-by step installation instructions, in around two-and-a-half minutes. The BrickFix System consists of a series of helical austenitic steel bars which are grouted into … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Provides Expert Support To Worldskills Competition
David Kehoe, National Training and Technical Representative at British Gypsum, has been announced as the UK WorldSkills expert for Plastering and Drywall Systems ahead of the 2017 competition in Abu Dhabi. Held every two years, the WorldSkills competition is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. It brings together young professionals from around the globe … [Read more...]
St Helens Plasterer Wins One Month Football League (Efl) Trial And Selects League One Side Rochdale Afc
St Helens plasterer, River Humphreys, 25, has beaten off stiff competition from across the UK to win the Fiat Professional Tradesman Trials - a search to find a current tradesman who has the talent to make it as a professional footballer in the English Football League. River, a plasterer for Rob Ewan construction, was one of 20 tradesman footballers who took part in the trials day at Bisham … [Read more...]
Croft Supplies Construction Industry With Innovative Ceiling Solution
Leading filter manufacturer, Croft Filters, has been named as sole UK distributor for innovative facade and ceiling solution, OMNIA. The system is designed to provide flexibility and ease of installation of expanded metal mesh, perforated plate and woven wire ceilings, an increasingly popular choice for modern developments. The new solution, known as OMNIA, was developed to streamline … [Read more...]
Alcohol and drugs in UK construction industry placed under spotlight by Considerate Constructors Scheme
Survey reveals 59% have concerns over effects of drugs and alcohol on the industry The Considerate Constructors Scheme is taking action to raise awareness of the important issue of drugs and alcohol across the UK Construction industry. The Scheme’s new 'Spotlight on...' campaign focuses on taking measures to protect and safeguard the entire workforce in relation to drugs and alcohol. The need … [Read more...]
Safeguard Drybase Simplifies Swimming Pool Vapour Barrier
Contractors working on a partly underground private swimming pool were able to install a vapour barrier and a damp-proof membrane swiftly and simply using Drybase Liquid Applied DPM from Safeguard Europe — the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repairs. Drybase was the preferred option as an air and vapour control layer because of its excellent adhesion properties and … [Read more...]
Safeguard Renovation Plaster Central To Successful Sussex Restoration
Dryzone Damp-Resistant Plaster from Safeguard Europe has been deployed to superb effect in the restoration of a 500-year old property in Warnham, West Sussex. While parts of the building are over 500 years old, but various extensions and modifications have been made over the years; and Surrey Hills Preservation was asked to tackle a section of the building that was partly a solid brick … [Read more...]
Knauf Spray Plaster Assists With Rapid Build Speeds
Working on its first venture in the UK market, specialist offsite construction company, Danilith, specified Knauf Airless Finish spray plaster to significantly increase the build speed of its project in Norfolk. With a unique construction method, using factory produced brick faced insulated panels, external windows, doors and electrical conduits built in, Danilith can deliver a bespoke home in … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Launches Certified Plasterers Scheme
British Gypsum is calling on experienced plasterers across the UK to join its Certified Plasterers Scheme, which helps put homeowners in contact with reputable plasterers, following a successful trial in Nottinghamshire. To qualify, applicants must have experience in domestic plastering, excellent customer service skills, and must be able to demonstrate their skills on site and with … [Read more...]
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