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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
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The Block fans divided over Foreman Dan's 'rude' outburst at contestant: 'Difficult to watch'
The Block fans have been left divided after Foreman Dan was caught in a heated clash with Han (of team Han and Can) after she disobeyed his instructions about waterproofing her bathroom. Most teams during Tuesday night's episode were a little behind schedule with their waterproofing, with many still having one coat to finish before they could start tiling. And if you've never watched The Block before, Waterproofing Wednesday, as it's known, is a big deal, because if your waterproofing isn't done on time, your whole bathroom is in danger of not getting finished. So, if there was something you could do to speed up your waterproofing, no doubt you'd probably try, right? The Block's Han clashes with Foreman Dan: 'Gone behind my back' So, when Han tells Foreman Dan and site manager Aidan that she's done an unheard-of "one and a half coats" of waterproofing and that their waterproofer overslept and is still almost two hours away, she's immediately told she cannot do any work without the tradie there. Dan explains to the viewers that you can't do what Han claims to have done, where the waterproofer was 'working around' her doing a second coat while she was doing the first coat, saying, "For waterproofing, you need to do one coat, you've gotta let it fully cure, then you do a second coat. There is no 'working coat'." He explicitly tells Han that they cannot start their second coat until their tradie arrives, saying she can help him when he comes, but she can't start on her own because she's not licensed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Block (@theblock) RELATED: The Block host explains surprising reason behind Channel 9 show's new rule The Block's Shelley Craft reacts to Adrian Portelli's shock move to Channel 7 The Block fans left gobsmacked by wild $10,000 spoiler in premiere: 'Stingy' And so what does Han do? She starts the second coat before her tradie arrives, of course! It doesn't take long before Dan sees her doing the work before the waterproofer has arrived, and he's not happy. Han tried to claim that the waterproofer was on site, but Dan wasn't having that, telling her, "No he's not! Where is he?" "You've disobeyed my instruction, so now I've lost trust here," he said. "Because you've just gone behind my back." Han explains that she misheard him and didn't mean to go behind his back, but Dan is unimpressed. He tells her that he's not fully shutting down their site, but she can't help the waterproofer complete the job. "I feel like I just got told off by my parents as a kid," Can tells girlfriend Han. Later, when Dan comes to check out their finished waterproofing, Han pulls him aside to apologise, explaining she's devastated and that she just had so much on her mind that she didn't listen properly, but promises not to do it again. Dan told her he understood, saying that it's a learning experience and they can move on. The Block fans divided over Foreman Dan's outburst at Han Viewers were left divided over Dan's clash with Han, with many agreeing that she deserved the treatment from him as she was in the wrong, and some saying he was too harsh on her. "Dan, Dan, stop being so rude," one viewer wrote, while another added, "I wouldn't say rude, but he was a bit overdramatic." "So difficult to watch that scene... it feels like the 'not listening' has been a running theme her whole life... feeling for her big time!" a third wrote. "It's never nice to watch a grown adult crying." "Rubbish," one person said. "He was firm, respectful and correct." SHOP: 🏉 Rugby fan's huge airport surprise after landing in Sydney: 'Surreal' 🦥 Boody's new range in sizes S to XL are 'the softest sets you'll ever wear': 'Comfy and chic' 🧥 'Customer-obsessed' Aussie brand still going strong after 40 years: 'Comes in sizes 6 to 3XL' "She should have just owned up and moved on instead of making excuses about not hearing, she heard, but she just did what she wanted then got caught so turned on the water works and made excuses," someone else added. "Got caught instead of just admitting [fault], she flat out lied, own up apologise, move on," another said. "Pitiful excuse when she's just being arrogant and doing things her way and showing no respect to the rules," one viewer wrote. "She is actually lucky it wasn't Keith he would have made them re do the whole thing," another person said, referencing The Block's former foreman, Keith Schleiger, who is no longer on the show.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bradford-based Oscrete acquires waterproofing specialist PUDLO
A Bradford-based concrete admixture firm has acquired a waterproofing specialist, in what a spokesperson called "a strategic move to diversify and strengthen" the business. Oscrete has acquired Peterborough-based PUDLO, which works in structural waterproofing and gas protection systems. Scott Wilson, director at Oscrete, said: "The acquisition of PUDLO aligns with Oscrete's long-term strategy of sustainable growth through innovation and strategic partnerships. "It is a significant milestone for Oscrete, and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to the construction sector. "PUDLO's product range will complement and enhance our current portfolio of concrete admixtures and open new doors to new market segments and regions, broadening our customer base and reinforcing our position in the construction industry. "Our acquisition of PUDLO marks a new chapter in our company's business. "The strengthened Oscrete business model and presence across the UK construction sector ensure this team, and this business, have the infrastructure and the expertise to become the leading supplier of high-performance concrete admixtures and additives in the country." PUDLO's waterproofing systems are currently specified in more than 120 active construction projects across the UK. The company has provided support and materials for such constructions as the National Gemstone Centre (in Derbyshire), the YAS Marina Viceroy Hotel (in Abu Dhabi), and "the world's tallest dancing fountains" (in Dubai). PUDLO was acquired in 2024 by Malcolm Thornton, managing director of UK Property Repair Group. Mr Thornton identified the company as a complement to his existing business, Preservation Treatments Limited, and supported its growth into 2025. UK Property Repair Group will retain a 25 per cent shareholding in PUDLO. Mr Thornton said: "Oscrete is well-positioned to take PUDLO to new heights, leveraging their expertise and resources, and enabling both operations to offer a broader spectrum of concrete admixture solutions, while expanding their customer base throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. "As well as retaining a 25 per cent shareholding for UK Property Repair Group, we are looking forward to continuing the strong trading relationship between Preservation Treatments Limited and PUDLO as we move into this exciting new chapter." Oscrete was formed in 1983. In 2004, the company launched Osperse Performance Additives. Adcrete Ltd, the Northern Ireland distribution partner for Oscrete admixtures and additives, was formed in 2016. Oscrete was advised on the acquisition of PUDLO by Rob Burton at Castle Square Corporate Finance, and Amy Pierechod at Gordons LLP.
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
NSW Building Commissioner to oversee repair of hundreds of defective homes in Shell Cove
The NSW building regulator will oversee the repair of hundreds of homes in a new housing estate after describing their defects as "shocking". Building issues, mostly related to waterproofing, have been identified in 325 of the 354 homes at the Shell Cove Marina, in the NSW Illawarra region, since 2019. The multi-million-dollar residential development is part of a joint venture between Singapore-based developer Frasers Property and Shellharbour City Council. It is unclear how many homes have already been repaired. Building operations executive director Matt Press said the arrangement with Frasers Property was the first voluntary undertaking related to class one, or free-standing homes, since the commission was granted extra powers. "Undertakings are a relatively new tool in our regulatory toolkit," he said. Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer said Frasers Property may have "dropped the ball" in addressing all home repairs, but Mr Press said it was time for an added level of governance. Mr Press said the arrangement would be "better for everyone". "I think it's been challenging for the developer … basically every owner is an individual party to this. So, it really needed the support of the building commission to bring all the parties together," he said. Mr Press said Frasers would hire the undertakings manager but they would "act on behalf of the commission", ensuring repairs were compliant and timely. Affected residents can opt in to the undertaking, but home owner Chris Maude said the ongoing situation had battered the community's trust. "I've lost a lot of respect for how Frasers has approached this, just with the lack of care with some of the finishings and how they have gone about some of the work," he said. Mr Maude said Frasers Property tried several times to fix waterproofing issues at his home, causing him to take time off work and "mental strain". "Some of the work that had been done required a structural engineer to come and assess the work after there was some damage that happened as a result of them doing the work," he said. Despite her home being covered in scaffolding for four months, Robyn Parkinson was pleased with repairs to mould and water ingress at her home. "They rebuilt our balcony. They did a whole lot of work on the roof … and replaced the timber pergola," she said. She has since downsized and had to supply a scope of works reports to aid the concerns of the new buyer. "The thing with all of this is it should never have happened in the first place," she said. Frasers Property said in a statement its "absolute priority" was to continue to complete the rectification works program for customers. Shell Cove has served as a significant income stream for the council over the past 30 years, but Cr Homer said the project's completion may result in a budget deficit. "There is projected to be a budget deficit. I mean, whether that's seen as something as a real negative [is unclear]," he said. "But at the end of the day, the money there will be invested for the good of the ratepayers of this city." Cr Homer said he hoped the voluntary undertaking would help end ongoing structural issues for Shell Cove home owners. "It's huge, it can be risky. But the payoff is huge as well, I mean, we have a beautiful marina."
