First Female Apprentice at Livv

This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.

Signwriters – part two

In part two of our special feature on signwriting, Neil Braidwood meets Ciarán Glöbel from Glasgow and Mac Hutchison from the Scottish Borders. Both fell into the trade by accident, but business is really booming for these two creatives. 

Meet our Members – Mark Nevin

In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. In this issue it’s current National President,
Mark Nevin, who is also a Director of Mackay Decorators (Perth) Ltd.

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2022 competition

Purdy has announced the launch of Mentor of the Year for 2022, following the success of last year’s inaugural competition. Created to recognise those who are inspiring the next generation of professional painters and decorators, Mentor of the Year nominations open on 1 June 2022.