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" data-site="Institute of Builders Merchants"> Today is the 19th and the SKILLS Day is underway. Pictures will be uploaded throughout the day. " data-site="Institute of Builders Merchants"> IoBM Practical Building Skills Challenge Day,October 19th,2011
The challenge is on………can anyone beat Ridgeons with their Practical Building Skills? The Institute of Builders Merchants will be holding a ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’’ at Cambridge Regional College on Wednesday October 19th,2011.
The event for the 7 teams of 4 will include activities around:
within a set timescale. Attendees will benefit from increased product knowledge,enhanced confidence with customers,improved sales and service capabilities,gained through practical experience of installing some of the products they deal with on a daily basis. The element of competition between teams will also provide valuable team building skills. Prizes will be awarded for the best build and all attendees will be awarded a FREE years student membership of the Institute of Builders Merchants. The cost for the day including lunch will be £65 per person. Please register your interest in entering a team by email to Gill Sellick at admin@instbm.co.uk or telephone 01767 650662 for further information.
Institute of Builders Merchants 42nd AGM On March 8th,2011,At Derby College
The Institute of Builders Merchants held its 42nd AGM on March 8th,2011 at The Johnson Building in Derby In addition to the AGM,attendees took the opportunity to visit “The Roundhouse Building” as well as view participants competing in the Institute’s 2nd ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’. In the Presidents Address,Rebecca Mason confirmed that the Institute had had a very busy year. In line with the Institute’s aims to raise our profile,increase membership and increase the value of membership,the Institute had:
Rebecca said “The Institute is keen to be seen as “Professionalising our Industry” and that includes recognising high achievers. In 2010,we were pleased to present Stephanie Harris of International Timber with the Mason Elliott Trophy and £250 for being the BMF Highest Achiever at NVQ Level 3. We were also pleased to be involved in the selection of the Builders Merchants News Award winners”.  Andrew Pine and Rebecca Mason Andrew Pine taking over from Rebecca as President said “I’m very encouraged to be taking on the Presidency at a time when so much has been done not only to stabilise the position of the Institute,but also to create a strong platform from which we can now push ahead with future developments. Key amongst these will be further enhancements to our website aimed at re-engaging existing members,as well as creating greater attraction for new members,and further development of our Practical Building Skills training initiative.” Following the AGM,attendees were given a tour of The Roundhouse,the world’s oldest steam locomotive workshop built originally in 1827,recently restored and refurbished using the William Morris principle of ‘honest repair’. During the re-construction,the project became a ‘living classroom’ giving Derby college students work experience opportunities to learn both valuable restoration skills and modern construction techniques. The Roundhouse has been described as an “exemplar project” by English Heritage in its ‘Constructive Conservation in Practice’. It has also received many national and local awards including the prestigious accolade by The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. See below photographs from the Roundhouse Tour
 Roundhouse Click on the link to read 42nd AGM MINUTES 2011 For further details of the Institute,please contact Gill Sellick on admin@instbm.co.uk or 01767 650662 or visit our website on www.iobm.co.uk Rebecca Mason Past President of the Institute of Builders Merchants
IoBM Practical Building Skills Challenge Day,March 8th,2011
Following the overwhelming success of its first ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’’,the Institute of Builder Merchants held its second event at The Johnson Building at Derby College on Tuesday March 8th,2011.
The challenge for the teams from Travis Perkins,Wickes,Keyline,MKM,Buildbase,Ridgeons,EH Smith and J.A. Stephens was to:
within a set timescale.
Most of the teams completed the full task list,some more successfully than others according to the Judges from Derby College!
Representatives from the winning team (Ridgeons) and runners up (MKM) 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 Institute of Builders Merchants would like to thank the participants and sponsors i.e. Builders Merchants Training Trust,Institute Charity Fund,Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants,Hanson Bricks,Buildbase,Wickes,Travis Perkins,JA Stephens Ltd,BMF,Quinn Radiators,Derby College,Hunter Plastics,Natural Paving,Keystone Lintels,F Ball &Co. Ltd. for their support,both financial and for materials for the build and goody bags.
Andrew Pine,Institute President said “Derby College has been an excellent venue for the event –the team of instructors and organisers have done a brilliant job and the facilities are first-class. It was great to see the participants getting so much out of the learning process in such a ‘hands-on’ way,which also gives us additional impetus to further develop this aspect of our training agenda”
To register your interest in future events,please contact Gill Sellick by using the contact form. Images from the Skills Challenge Institute of Builders Merchants 42nd AGM On March 8th,2011,At Derby College The Institute of Builders Merchants invites you to attend its 42nd AGM on March 8th,2011 at The Johnson Building in Derby College. In addition to the AGM,attendees will have the opportunity to visit “The Roundhouse Building” as well as view participants competing in the Institute’s ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’. The Roundhouse,built originally in 1827,was the world’s oldest steam locomotive workshop accommodating up to 32 engines and a central turntable for moving the engines around. The multi million pound refurbishment and restoration of the Grade 2 listed building used the William Morris principle of ‘honest repair’,maintaining the overall character and features of the building to English Heritage standards. During the re-construction,the project became a ‘living classroom’ giving Derby college students work experience opportunities to learn both valuable restoration skills and modern construction techniques. The Roundhouse has been described as an “exemplar project” by English Heritage in its ‘Constructive Conservation in Practice’. It has also received many national and local awards including the prestigious accolade by The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The aim of the Institute’s Practical Building Skills Challenge Event is for the teams to work with the products we sell in a fun and hands on way. In our experience,this not only enhances their product knowledge but enables them to better advise customers on how to use and work with the products too. The programme for the AGM is as follows: 12.30 – 13.30 Buffet Lunch Please download the AGM 2011 Booking Form.
IoBM Practical Building Skills Challenge Day,March 8th,2011 Following the overwhelming success of its first ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’’,the Institute of Builders Merchants wishes to announce details of its second event,which will be held at Derby College on Tuesday March 8th,2011.
On September 14,2010,Rebecca Mason,President of The Institute of Builders Merchants presented Stephanie Harris with the Mason Elliot Trophy and a cheque for £250 for being the Highest Achiever at Level 3. A further £1,000 is available to Stephanie’s employer to enable her to continue her management development through the BMF. Stephanie will also receive 1 year’s free associate membership of the Institute. Congratulations to Stephanie. IoBM Practical Building Skills Challenge Day,October 8th,2010 The Institute of Builders Merchants held its first ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’’ at Cambridge Regional College on Friday October 8th,2010. The challenge for the teams from Travis Perkins,Wickes,Jewsons,Ridgeons,Parker Building Supplies and EH Smith was to:
within a set timescale. Although no team completed the full task list,most teams completed the timber frame structure,cladding,plasterboard and bricklaying. Judges from CRC then assessed all teams for the quality of the build,teamwork and health and safety.  Winners - Ridgeons Ltd  Runners Up - Jewson Representatives from the winning team (Ridgeons) and runners up (Jewsons) confirmed that they thoroughly enjoyed the day and learnt a lot about the products they sold. Rebecca Mason,Institute President said “We are extremely pleased with the support the event has attracted and would like to thank the participants and the sponsors i.e. Builders Merchants Training Trust,Institute Charity Fund,Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants,Montague Meyer,MDM Timber,Lafarge,Uponor,ITP Ltd.,Aco,Sika,Knauf Insulation,Ancon,Hanson,Stockgap,Symphony Group,Ideal Standard for their support,both financial and for materials for the build and goody bags. “We could have sold the event twice over so we will be looking to hold another event in Spring 2011. To register your interest,please contact Gill Sellick on 01767 650662 or by using our contact form. Visit our facebook page for photos of the event. Rebecca MasonPresident of the Institute of Builders Merchants01638 56478007958 658189rmason@ridgeons.netA big thank you for the following companiues and organisations who supported the Practical Skills Day on the 8th October. •Builders Merchants Training Trust •Institute Charity Fund •Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants •Montague Meyer •MDM Timber •Uponor UK •ITP Ltd •Lafarge •Symphony Group plc •Ideal Standard •Aco •Sika •Knauf Insulation •Ancon •Hanson •Stockgap •Cambridge Regional College –John,Roger &his construction team –Catering students for buffet Nearly lunch time and the stud frames are being assembled together.
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