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British Gypsum Helps The Restoration Man
British Gypsum

British Gypsum Helps The Restoration Man

A range of specialist British Gypsum drylining solutions has been used in the restoration of a Victorian water pumping station in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The transformation has been followed by Channel 4’s Restoration Man series, after its owners began to convert the old industrial building for residential use. The locally listed

British Gypsum apprentices at the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy in Erith
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British Gypsum Takes On Apprentices Nationwide

British Gypsum has taken on fifteen apprentices from plaster contractors across the country to complete a nationally recognised qualification in drylining. The Drylining Apprenticeship, which has been developed by British Gypsum in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and industry, is designed to meet employer’s needs and develop

British Gypsum Scoops Top Accolade For Green Deal Training Programme
British Gypsum

British Gypsum Scoops Top Accolade For Green Deal Training Programme

British Gypsum has been awarded a prestigious accolade for its Green Deal training package for installers. The leading plaster, plasterboard and drylining manufacturer scooped the top prize in the Excellence in Retrofit Training category at this year’s Retro Expo awards. The Retro Expo Awards, held at the Business Design Centre,

British Gypsum Works Well At Welwyn Garden City
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British Gypsum Works Well At Welwyn Garden City

A range of British Gypsum plaster and plasterboard solutions have been used in a contemporary housing complex developed by Taylor Wimpey’s North Thames regional business in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, to help the housebuilder meet thermal and acoustic requirements.   The large scale new-build development, which is situated on the

National Plastering Finals 2013
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A Visit To The SkillBuild Plastering National Finals

It was a couple of weeks ago when I was talking to Scott from Speedskim, and he mentioned that they were headed to the NEC to see the UK’s best plastering trainees compete at the SkillBuild Plastering National Finals and show off their talents as plastering trainees. This event was to

British Gypsum Showcases Its Latest Innovations At Education Estates 2013
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British Gypsum Showcases Its Latest Innovations At Education Estates 2013

British Gypsum will be showcasing some of its latest interior lining solutions at Education Estates (26-27 November 2013, Manchester Central, Manchester). Visitors to the plaster and drylining manufacturer’s stand (A11) will be able to learn more about a range of products developed for the education sector, including its new ACTIVair

The Tower At Vauxhall Puts British Gypsum In The Spotlight
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The Tower At Vauxhall Puts British Gypsum In The Spotlight

British Gypsum plaster has been used to provide a premium quality finish in a series of luxury apartments at the prestigious new build development of The Tower, One St George Wharf, Vauxhall, London. One of the most sought after apartment buildings in central London, The Tower at Vauxhall boasts high

Driver of the Year 2013 Adrian, Balacombe
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British Gypsum Names 2013 Driver Of The Year

British Gypsum has found its UK 2013 Driver of the Year with the help of industry leading haulage companies, CEVA, DHL and Jempson & Son. Adrian Balacombe from CEVA Logistics who is based at the Kirkby Thore British Gypsum site, was crowned Driver of the Year, after completing a series

24/09/2013 British Gypsum's Thistle plaster used to finish the walls in Frome Medical Centre is designed to withstand the knocks of a busy medical practice.
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British Gypsum Plaster Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

British Gypsum’s Thistle plaster has been used in a newly built medical centre in Somerset. Significant renovation work was undertaken at Frome Medical Practice to create a stylish, multi-functional medical hub which includes two medical practices, a pharmacy, an optician, mental health services, extensive training facilities, a private clinician’s suite

Innovations Project Manager, James Mclavy and Technical Academy Manager, Dave Hall from British Gypsum
British Gypsum

British Gypsum Scoops Two Wins At Ais Awards

British Gypsum has won two awards at the 2013 Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) Awards. The plaster and drylining manufacturer came top in the Product of the Year category for ACTIVair, and won the Best Practice Training category for its Green Deal training initiative. AIS Product of the Year, ACTIVair, is

British Gypsum Launches New Ceiling Brochure

British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, has launched a new product guide for its range of acoustic ceilings. The guide features product information for the manufacturer’s Gyptone, Rigitone and Gyprex ranges. It also gives examples of the most eye-catching, creative installations of the products in education, healthcare, office and

British Gypsum Launches Student Support Programme
British Gypsum

British Gypsum Launches Student Support Programme

British Gypsum has unveiled a new training initiative designed to support the country’s next generation of plasterers. The Thistle Plasters Partnership sees the manufacturer work with further education colleges across the UK to strengthen training courses and give better access to the latest products, resources and industry expertise. Created by British

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