British Gypsum has unveiled an online tool to help streamline the specification process for construction professionals. ‘The White Book System Selector’ allows specifiers to search and filter through tested British Gypsum plaster and drylining solutions to select the right specifications for the job. The tool, which features simple and easy to follow search criteria familiar to users of British … [Read more...]

A British Gypsum graduate trainee has been presented with two academic awards for outstanding results during his studies for a Diploma in Quarry Technology. Adam Garbutt, 23, a Minerals Engineer from Derby, has completed the second year of the three year distance learning course run by the University of Derby, which recommends a minimum of 12 hours study per week, while working at the East Leake … [Read more...]

British Gypsum has become the first plasterboard partition system manufacturer to achieve a BES 6001 ‘Very Good’ rating for its metal profiles, extending its responsibly sourced product offering. The certification for Gypframe comes 18 months after the company became the first UK plastering and drylining manufacturer to be awarded a BES 6001 ‘Very Good’ rating for a core range of its … [Read more...]

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 building, which was built in 1886 over a 350ft deep bore hole, … [Read more...]

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 young people into the installers of the … [Read more...]

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, London, celebrates excellence in all stages of the retrofit … [Read more...]

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 east side of the esteemed garden city, includes 159 … [Read more...]

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 be held at the Skills Show and is an event that showcases school children from around the country what they … [Read more...]

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 technology. ACTIVair is a mineral additive that has been … [Read more...]