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

18 May 2015

Clerkenwell Design Week – Revolution in workplace interior design

Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk I will be at THE VAULT showroom, 8 St Johns Lane, London, EC1M 4BF during Clerkenwell Design Week to interview interior designer Gary Wheeler live online via the new Periscope technology promoted via Twitter, Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter to get a live link prompt on Thursday lunchtime, 21st May. You[…]

  • 18 May 2015

15 May 2015

Humanscale announce line up for Clerkenwell Design Week

The sessions will explore topics from movement in the workplace, through to the issues that leading women figures face in the furniture industry. Humanscale will also be showcasing its latest designs in an event hosted by international designer Todd Bracher. Tuesday 19th May The first day will begin with a session focusing on cultivating a[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

The Surface & Materials Hub at UK Construction Week

Held at the Birmingham NEC, the Surface & Materials Hub will run for the first three days of UK Construction Week, between 6-8 October in partnership with SCIN Gallery. The hub will host a comprhensive schedule of debates, workshops and panel discussion with its event partner, the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The[…]

  • 15 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

15 May 2015

The Surface and Materials Hub at UK Construction Week

Held at the Birmingham NEC, the Surface andamp; Materials Hub will run for the first three days of UK Construction Week, between 6-8 October in partnership with SCIN Gallery. The hub will host a comprhensive schedule of debates, workshops and panel discussion with its event partner, the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The[…]

  • 15 May 2015

14 May 2015

Underfloor heating installer training day at DCET

There will be practical sessions offering the chance to fit a heating system and program thermostats along with seminar sessions on Heat Mat’s electric underfloor heating and associated accessories. Heat Mat will be delivering the training sessions at DCET. Installers will also learn about add-on products they can offer to customers and a variety of[…]

  • 14 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

12 May 2015

Consumer rights at the centre of discussion at GGF meeting

Featuring updates and presentations from the GGF Technical and Marketing staff, the meeting focused mainly on the impact of the new Consumer Rights Act, introduced in March 2015, to be implemented in October this year. Evander Glazing & Locks and Hazlemere Windows (pictured) were presented membership certificates. Mark Hanson, of Ultraframe and Chairman of the[…]

  • 12 May 2015