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 becoming increasingly important for site workers to possess recognised industry … [Read more...]
AeroTherm Installer Training Update
AeroTherm is a new ultra-thin wall insulation product, which is applied like a plaster to provide a heat reflective coating to internal walls and ceilings. As heat reflective coatings are a relatively new concept to the UK insulation market, it is important to fully understand how AeroTherm works and be able to explain the benefits its provides to potential customers. It is therefore recommended … [Read more...]
The Plaisterers’ Training Awards 2015
I had the honour of being invited the the The Plaisterers' Training Awards by British Gypsum Formula. I have been to Plaisterers Hall a few times now for various meetings and having the chance to sit with and eat with some of the most passionate people within the plastering industry and of course I accepted the invitation. The Plaisterers’ Training Awards recognise the highest standards of … [Read more...]
The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers
What is The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers? The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers was formed originally as a trade guild of the City of London to try and regulate the quality of plastering within the city, and it was also there to try and safeguard the welfare and interests of plasterers. In modern times, The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers still do charitable activities and support the … [Read more...]
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Is In Tatters
The management of the leading construction skills card scheme is in crisis after revelations of card fraud. This news has left safety managers questioning the credibility of the entire Construction Skills Certification Scheme, a.k.a. CSCS and this has put the whole scheme in tatters. There have been masses of problems with forged CSCS cards, but a lot of these have been addressed in recent … [Read more...]
Venetian Plaster – What Is it?
Venetian plaster is a widely used way of describing plasters that were manufactured in the north of Italy and primary in places like Venice. However, most people within this industry use the term Venetian plaster more as a technique or style rather than the actual product, and it can also be described as marble plaster or polished plaster, although not all finishes are polished up, yes it can get … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Prank
We have all been there, we are a bit green when we start our lives out as plasterers and when you are on a job at first as the bucket bitch you have a lot to prove and there is an element of male bravado that comes into it. However, the lifting the bag of plaster above your head a certain number of times to prove you are "man enough" to be a plasterer is a common trick that experienced time served … [Read more...]
Industry Leaders Unite To Discuss The Future Of Construction
Skills shortages, planning restrictions and the need for cultural change were the key topics arising from a high level debate attended by leading voices from around the industry, as UK Construction Week’s expert advisory panel met for the first time. With momentum behind the exhibition building exponentially, the advisory panel brings together a team of motivated and inspirational figures from … [Read more...]
FeRFA Apprentices Finish Formal Training With Practical Experience In Laying Pumped Screeds At Instarmac
FeRFA Apprentices finish formal training with practical experience in laying pumped screeds at Instarmac FeRFA member, Instarmac, supplied all the materials and hosted the training at their Tamworth facility for the latest group of apprentices to complete their formal training. The apprentices spent two days learning all about flowable screeds, with a day of classroom tuition with Terry Foxley, … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Reveals #BGSHOUTOUT Winners
British Gypsum has revealed the winners of its hotly contested #BGShoutOut competition for plastering apprentices. Following its nationwide search to find examples of high standards of workmanship produced by apprentices, Dan Morrow from Leicester College; Sam Billan from Dearne Valley College; Adam Mala from Bolton College; Jamie Acheson from City of Glasgow College, and John-Paul Holdsworth … [Read more...]
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