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Why the mould calls start when the heating goes on

Damp and mould reports climb every winter once the heating goes on. Here's why condensation turns into mould, and the building fixes that stop it coming back.

Decorating a live hospital: what changes when the building can't close

A hospital doesn't close for decorating. Layla Walton on what changes when the building stays live, from access windows and cleanable finishes to safeguarding.

Awaab's Law Phase 2: what changes on 30 November, and what carries over

Awaab's Law Phase 2 starts on 30 November 2026. Here's which hazards are being added, what stays the same and what landlords should check before winter.

We're growing into Manchester, the right way

GME is expanding into Manchester. Find out how we're growing the right way, with local employment, regional supply chain commitments and genuine social value.

One contractor for your entire hotel estate: what a year-round rolling programme looks like and why it makes commercial sense

Why a year-round rolling decoration programme delivered by one contractor protects hotel standards, controls spend and reduces operational disruption.

What commissioners really score in a commercial painting tender: insights from successful bids

Most painting contractors who lose tenders assume it’s down to price. Price matters, but it rarely wins on its own.

Why your summer painting contractor needs to understand school deadlines

Six weeks sounds like plenty of time. But if you manage a school building, you know the summer break is anything but relaxed.

10,000 homes treated: what we've learned about mould in social housing

After years of working alongside councils and housing associations across the north of England, the GME team has treated mould in over 10,000 tenanted properties. Here's what that experience has taught us.

17 years painting schools: what we’ve learned and why it matters to your business manager

Every school business manager knows the feeling. The summer holidays are six weeks long on paper, but once you subtract INSET days, deep cleans and the inevitable contractor delays, the actual window for getting a building repainted shrinks to a matter of days.

Decorating the prestigious Harrogate Royal Hall

The expertise and versatility of the GME team allows us to complete projects in a wide variety of sectors.

Commercial interior design trends to keep an eye out for

Interior design is hugely important in commercial sectors.

How to prepare your business premises for professional painting and decorating

Getting your business premises repainted is always a smart investment.

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Why the mould calls start when the heating goes on

Decorating a live hospital: what changes when the building can't close

Awaab's Law Phase 2: what changes on 30 November, and what carries over

We're growing into Manchester, the right way

One contractor for your entire hotel estate: what a year-round rolling programme looks like and why it makes commercial sense

What commissioners really score in a commercial painting tender: insights from successful bids

Why your summer painting contractor needs to understand school deadlines

10,000 homes treated: what we've learned about mould in social housing

17 years painting schools: what we’ve learned and why it matters to your business manager

Decorating the prestigious Harrogate Royal Hall

Commercial interior design trends to keep an eye out for

How to prepare your business premises for professional painting and decorating

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