The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants sponsored the Institute of Builders Merchant’s second ‘Practical Building Skills Event’. The Company donated £500 to the event, which took place at The Johnson Building at Derby College. Teams from Travis Perkins, Wickes, Keyline, MKM, Buildbase, Ridgeons, EH Smith and J.A. Stephens took part. The challenge for each team was:
• Lay bricks including features
• Fix plasterboard & apply plaster
• Bend & install copper pipes, taps and radiator
• Painting & decorating using innovative techniques within a set timescale.
Attendees confirmed that they had an excellent day, practicing some skills not previous experienced as well as learning a lot about the products they sell. The Master presented prizes to the winning team Ridgeons and runners up MKM.
