Latest PDA News

Keeping you up-to-date with news from the Association, the painting and decorating sector and the wider construction industry:

Go ‘Beyond the Build’ with CITB’s new series

CITB’s brand new vodcast and podcast series has arrived, offering a fresh, human-centred view of the construction industry. CITB’s Beyond the Build will dive into the big issues affecting people from across our sector – from mental health and wellbeing to diversity and industry culture – going beyond the usual conversations around skills and training. Through sincere […]

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Free short term sickness guide

Short-term sickness absence can be disruptive, but with the right approach, you can manage it smoothly and support your employees’ wellbeing. That’s why PDA Associate Partner, Citation, has created a FREE short-term sickness guide to help you confidently handle absence and stay compliant. Inside, you’ll find:• How to manage short-term absence fairly and legally• Best […]

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PDA is pivotal to procurement priorities

Membership of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is becoming increasingly significant for UK contractors looking to work with procurement partners. The implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 has seen an increase in specification of trade body membership, resulting in an uptick in enquiries from major painting and decorating contractors. With a welcoming team on […]

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Awards Success for Bagnalls at Regional Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025!

Celebrated commercial painting and decorating contractor Bagnalls – who are based in Cleckheaton and have office across Yorkshire – has enjoyed further awards success at the 22nd Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025 regional heats. The company has been named Yorkshire and the Humber winner of The Aptem Equality Diversity and Inclusion – Employer of the […]

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