Following on from the recent introduction of its first eight Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), British Gypsum has launched its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Guide — an informative manual on the LCA process for specifiers. The new guide details how LCA are carried out, and explains how they can help specifiers
We are now at a stage in our renovation project that kitchens and bathrooms need to be going in and seeing as we are working towards a deadline of 18 December as we have run out of funds to carry on renting after this date. For the bathroom’s and kitchen,
Innovative materials from Knauf’s comprehensive portfolio of lightweight building products are now available at the SCIN Gallery in London’s Clerkenwell district, best known for boasting the densest architectural community in the UK. Standing for Surfaces and Coverings for Interior Design, SCIN is the leading UK sourcing and advisory company and
Demonstrating its commitment to both public accountability and sustainability, Knauf has published its first ever Sustainability Report for its UK operations on its website. The Knauf Sustainability Report 2013 sets out in comprehensive detail the ethos and the practical strategies the company has adopted to improve the sustainability of its
Skillbuild is an event that happens every year, and you have plastering apprentices competing to be crowned the UK’s best plastering apprentice. I have been a couple of times now and have also had the pleasure of going to some of the regional finals earlier on in the year. The
A Mapei subfloor and tile installation system has been specified at The Crystal – Siemens’ iconic Sustainability Centre, located in East London’s Royal Docks. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will, the glass-clad structure is one of the world’s greenest buildings, achieving Outstanding BREEAM and Platinum LEED accreditation.
Today was the day that I was going to be using Thistle magnetic plaster again, and it will be the second time in my renovation project that I use it. The first time I used magnetic plaster in a real-life situation it didn’t go so well. I mixed it up
I get lots and lots of emails every single week with product ideas or requests for this, that or the other, but I recently got an email from a Sarah at STrathclyde University, and she was researching to create a wearable neck support for manual workers who will support the
British Gypsum’s new Silent Floor solution has achieved Quiet Mark approval from the Noise Abatement Society in recognition of its ability to minimise internal noise travelling within the home. The innovative Silent Floor system, which is part of the manufacturer’s ‘Rooms Made for You’ range, offers enhanced sound insulation performance
British Gypsum has achieved certification to ISO 50001:2011, the Energy Management System standard, thanks to the company’s on-going commitment to improving its energy management. The drylining systems manufacturer has put in place a number of energy management initiatives over the last few years, including parent group Saint-Gobain’s CARE:4 standard, which
To celebrate the launch of British Gypsum Unifinsh they would like you to get involved in the their selfie competition. The prizes are not your standard prizes British Gypsum are giving away ten weekend trips away for two to dublin which includes flights and B&B stay. I have to say
The Plasterers Forum® is a place where plasterers all over the UK and slowly the world comes and talks about plastering and related subjects but sometimes the topics are not what people want to hear. One day, we have a thread was started by a member (Peter), and it was
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