Every Merchant Matters ‘movement’
Decorating material suppliers are being urged to come together and pledge their support for a ground-breaking new mental health support initiative which aims to reach every customer of every merchant…
Getting young people into work
Neil Braidwood speaks to Maureen Merrick and Dougie Wemyss, two members of standard-setting youth employment charity, Working Rite. Finding reliable, motivated, new talent is one of the biggest obstacles facing…
How green is your paint?
With more customers looking for green credentials when choosing paint, we take a look at some of the ‘natural’ options available. Once seen as a niche choice for heritage work…
Interview with apprentice Reuben Daly
We catch up with 17-year-old Reuben Daly, a second-year apprentice with Mitie who is studying at City of Glasgow College. What’s your background? I’m from Airdrie and I went to…
Apprentices help DIY SOS TV show
Apprentices and lecturers from City of Glasgow College teamed up with the BBC’s DIY SOS to help transform a family home in Newton Mearns, Glasgow, creating a safe and accessible…
Free suicide prevention training
New digital training aiming to increase awareness and reduce suicide among sole traders and self-employed construction workers launches ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) This prevention focused digital…
Purdy Mentor of the Year – closing soon!
Get your entries in by 31 August 2026 If you know someone in the industry that you would like to nominate, click on the link below and submit an entry…
New Valspar Ready Mix range
Leading UK paint brand Valspar Paint has unveiled its first Ready Mix range, bringing its colour expertise to an exciting new ‘pick-up-and-go’ format designed to complement its industry-leading paint mixing…
Meet the Managers – Crown Decorating Centre, Elgin
In this new feature, we speak to managers at popular decorating centres. First up, it’s Elysia Glass, Store Manager of Crown Decorating Centre in Elgin The atmosphere in Crown Decorating…
New cabinet hanging system for spraying
Spray Dogz is a new, cabinet door hanging system designed for professional decorators. If you have ever hand-painted a kitchen, you will know it’s not a quick job. It’s slow,…
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