I have been behind plastic trowels from the year dot, and you can read about all my experiences with them on here and also on The Plasterers Forum. I have always liked how plastic trowels finish multi finish and how easy it was on your joints as you don't need to apply the pressure like you would with your standard trowel. I arrived with the hope of just going in and skimming the ceiling and … [Read more...]
Knauf Know-how Accelerates Primary School Construction
Innovative fixing systems combined with top class design and technical support from Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems – has accelerated and simplified the construction of Hampshire’s first ‘all-through’ school. The drylining sub-contractor, MTEC Walling, believes that using Knauf’s simple but ingenious Linear fixing system to install Cleaneo … [Read more...]
NEW BRITISH GYPSUM CPD PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE IN ACOUSTICS
British Gypsum has launched a new RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on the fundamentals of building acoustics, sound absorption and reverberation control in residential, public and commercial buildings. The leading manufacturer of interior lining systems has developed the one-hour Ceiling Solutions for Improved Acoustic Environments seminar in line with feedback from … [Read more...]
Jewson Celebrates Opening Of Binley Customer Experience Centre
Jewson has celebrated the opening of its new Customer Experience Centre in Binley. The centre was officially opened by MP for Coventry North East, Colleen Fletcher, Chief Executive, Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK & Ireland, Mark Rayfield and representatives from the local Chamber of Commerce. The Experience Centre has employed a Customer Experience Team made up of 25 people from the … [Read more...]
We Were At UK Construction Week
I've been talking about UK construction week for a long time now and I was very very excited to be going to this event and on Tuesday I finally headed up to the NEC in Birmingham. You may have already read about the Plasterers 1 Stop Shop news about opening up another store down in Cornwall as I wrote and published the story live from the event. I walked around the show and got stuck in … [Read more...]
Jewson Management Scheme Recieves National Accreditation
We’ve recently received some fantastic news from the Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM). As an accreditor of educational qualifications and professional standards, the institute has certified our Management Trainee Scheme, a two year programme aimed at supporting talented individuals to achieve management roles within Jewson. Allan Durning, President of the Institute, praised our management … [Read more...]
Jewson Welcomes Riders In Fifth Annual Tour De Jewson
Builders’ merchant Jewson is celebrating the success of its fifth annual ‘Tour de Jewson’ charity bike ride which recently came to an end at its Binley head office. To welcome the riders in on their last leg, a celebratory afternoon was held where employees were invited to enjoy a barbecue, ice cream van and other sweet treats, with much-needed refreshments also made available for the Tour de … [Read more...]
Weber.Pral M Monocouche Render By Saint-Gobain Weber For Outstanding Arts & Crafts New Build
Saint-Gobain Weber’s weber.pral M monocouche render has been specified for a substantial new build private home in Radstock, Bath. This remarkable property features many traditional design details including locally sourced stone for plinth courses, quoins, cills and copings. Together with the clean crisp lines created by weber.pral M render an attractive aesthetic has been created for this … [Read more...]
Accelerated ageing sees Stormdry get BBA blessing
Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – has undergone accelerated ageing tests as part of its certification by the British Board of Agrément. As a result, its BBA certificate states that will remain effective as a masonry water repellent for 25 years. Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream both … [Read more...]
Knauf Facades simplifies school construction
Timely technical support reinforced with on-site inspections led to CRT Construction to choose SFS systems from Knauf Facades when engaged by Wates Construction in the project to build the £4.7 million Garston Manor SEN school in Watford. “The product is competitively priced but it’s the quality of the service behind it that makes the difference,” says CRT’s estimator Alan Brown. “The company … [Read more...]
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