UK: British Gypsum has revealed the winners of its National Trophy Awards, which aim to celebrate craftsmanship and skills in using traditional plaster and modern plasterboard systems.
Now in its 10th year, the awards recognise the contribution that contractors make to the UK construction industry on a daily basis, with accolades presented to the following developments across six categories:
- Norwich Enterprise Centre (Innovation and Sustainability)
- Five Pancras Square, London (Plasterboard)
- Resort World, Birmingham (Commercial)
- Michael Sobell Sports Centre and School, Aberdare (Education, Hospitality & Healthcare)
- Great Minster House, London (Residential)
- Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester (Plaster)
"The winning projects were selected due to their commitment to addressing common issues in the construction sector such as reducing carbon, overcoming poor acoustic performance and extending maintenance cycles," commented Alastair Bell, Managing Director of British Gypsum.
The winners will to join more than 33 different countries as UK representatives in the Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy Awards in Prague later in 2016.