02 June 2015

Novus recognised for positive impact in the community

The Community Spirit Award has been designed to recognise the positive impact contractors working in the decorating industry have on their communities. The awards are designed to recognise the positive impact decorating contractors’ have in their communities. Novus was one of five contractors shortlisted for the award, after being able to demonstrate that responsible business[…]

  • 02 June 2015

02 June 2015

Johnstone’s announce first Community Spirit Award recipient

Bell Group saw off other shortlisted candidates, including Bagnalls, Novus Property Solutions, Ian Willians and R&M Williams to claim the inaugural Community Spirit Award at the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year ceremony at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. The award is designed to recognise decorating contractors’ positive impact in the community. Community Spirit During 2014,[…]

  • 02 June 2015

20 May 2015

Paul Crosby named Painter of the Year Supreme Winner

The event attracted hundreds of guests, as a shortlist of 20 projects was drawn up by Johnstone’s panel of technical experts. Prospective candidates were judged on the quality of the decorative finish, the intricacy of the work involved and the technical and logistical challenges faced. Shortlisted candidates fell into 5 main categories – Residential, Period[…]

  • 20 May 2015

19 May 2015

Sika products recognised at the British Parking Awards

Hosted by television presenter and Paralympic athlete Ade Adepitan, the British Parking Awards took place on Friday 6th March at the Lancaster Hotel. Recognising leading examples of car park management, enforcement, design and team work; the event’s 15 categories were contested by more than 60 entrants. Best Car Park Refurbishment category In the Best Car[…]

  • 19 May 2015

18 May 2015

Decorating specialist recognised as Investors in People Champion

Dulux Decorator Centre have been accredited by Investors in People for over ten years. The decorating specialists recently applied for the Champion status to encourage good working practice in its network of over 180 stores across the UK and Northern Ireland. The Dulux Decorator Centre team. Investors in People Investors in People has been operating[…]

  • 18 May 2015

15 May 2015

British Homes Awards announced for UK Construction Week

UK Construction Week will take place at the Birmingham NEC between the 6th and 11th October. Entries are now being considered across the 10 categories for the Great British Homes Awards from homebuilders, developers, housing associations, architects and interior designers. Homes For Britain In partnership with H+H UK and supported by government and BRE, this[…]

  • 15 May 2015

13 May 2015

Two architectural events announced for Vision London

The RIAI Forum – part of the London Festival of Architecture – will offer visitors a chance to see the best of Irish design in architecture, construction and craft. The Vision London exhibition will take place at Olympia on 2-3 June. The exhibition will be launched at the RIAI stand on Tuesday 2 June at[…]

  • 13 May 2015

12 May 2015

Johnstone’s celebrate 125th anniversary with award ceremony

The annual event has become a highlight on the decorating calendar, as decorators from across the UK gather to celebrate achievements within the industry. Chris Green is the reigning holder of the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Award. Chris Green, the reigning holder of the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Award, has spoken of the[…]

  • 12 May 2015

05 May 2015

Eight construction world records

World’s tallest dam: Completed in 2014, China’s Jinping-I Dam stands at 305 metres tall and 568 metres long.   Construction records have been continuously made and broken in recent years as architects, engineers and developers push the boundaries of the industry to create some awe-inspiring structures. Here are eight world records that have set the[…]

  • 05 May 2015

28 April 2015

Novus Property Solutions re-accredited Responsible Business Award

Having been named Santander Responsible Small Business of the Year in 2014, Novus has endured continued success by being re-accredited by Business in the Community (BITC) thanks to its continued impact championing responsible business in the UK over the past 12 months. Responsible Business Awards Assessed by a judging panel of business and industry experts,[…]

  • 28 April 2015