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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,

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£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

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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

Jewson

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

Knauf

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

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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.

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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

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Johnstone’s Render Range Now Available Nationwide

The full range of render systems from Johnstone’s Trade – the leading paint brand from PPG Architectural Coatings – is now available in Johnstone’s Decorating Centres nationwide. The Stormshield Render range provides the ultimate in flexibility and crack resistance, with all products having been formulated and tested to the most

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Protect Your Render With Render Reinforcement Mesh

New GoMesh will provide your exterior render with strength and crack resistance for a fantastic finish for years to come. Introductory discount now available! New GoMesh render reinforcement mesh has been developed to add strength and flexibility to monocouche through-coloured renders. Now available direct from the UK manufacturer SAS Europe,

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New Plaster Research Heralds The End of Lime

While conservation officers and others are keen to ensure the use of traditional lime-based plasters and renders on listed and heritage buildings; research into new technology by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – suggests that better, more effective options are available. The preference for lime

Knauf

Quality assurance with Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal

Knauf’s Deflection Head Fire Seal takes the hassle out of constructing deflection head details, simplifying the installation process and delivering peace of mind when meeting the ever-stringent fire protection standards. New to the Knauf range of drywall accessories on July 1 2019, and ensuring full system compliance, Knauf Deflection Head

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Tenant complaints could soar with Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

The recently introduced Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – which came into force in March – potentially heralds a significant increase in tenant complaints against landlords whose properties fail to live up to ‘fitness’ standards according to new research from YouGov. The findings of the YouGov poll, commissioned by damp-proofing

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