FPDC’s annual Plaisterers’ Awards reflect the dynamic nature of the plastering, drywall, SFS and screeding industry and provide a unique opportunity for members to showcase and be recognised for their work.

The 2013 Plaisterers’ Awards open for entries on 31 May and FPDC is once again inviting contractors to submit their projects for the sector’s most prestigious accolade.

Last year FPDC added categories to enable a wider range of companies to enter while significantly increasing the chances of winning for all entrants.

Steve Halcrow, FPDC’s executive director, commented: “Our annual awards are a fantastic way to celebrate with our members and recognise their high quality work and commitment to improving
the built environment. We know that there is a wealth of tremendous work within the industry and would encourage all members to enter and showcase their skills.”

The FPDC Plaisterers’ Awards 2013 categories opening for entry are:

Fibrous & GRG – heritage
This category is open to projects that have used either Fibrous plaster or GRG (glass reinforced gypsum) in a restoration setting, e.g. churches, listed buildings, hotels, theatres etc.

Fibrous & GRG – new build
This category is open to projects that have used fibrous plaster and/or GRG as part of the construction of a new development or the non-original redevelopment of existing spaces.

Plastering – internal
This category is open to projects displaying exceptionally good quality solid plaster work in an interior.

Plastering – external
This category is open to projects displaying exceptionally good quality solid plaster work (probably, but not exclusively, rendering) in an exterior setting.

Screeding
This category is open to screeding projects, either solid or liquid, that demonstrate
both excellent workmanship and innovative use of screeding technologies and techniques to overcome inherent difficulties presented by the project.

Drylining – residential
This category is open to projects demonstrating excellent workmanship and application of drylining in a residential setting e.g. housing, apartments or hotels

Commercial contract under £1m
This category is open to projects demonstrating excellent workmanship and application of drylining in smaller scale commercial projects with a contract value (for the drylining
component) of under £1M.

Commercial contract over £1m
This category is open to projects demonstrating excellent workmanship and application of drylining in larger scale commercial projects with a contract value (for the drylining
component) of over £1M.

Steel framed systems
This category is open to projects demonstrating excellent workmanship and innovative usage of modern lightweight steel framed systems in the core of a development or substantial area of a larger development.

Entries open on 31 May 2013 and each entry costs £100 + VAT to enter. Entry closes at 5pm on Friday 26 July 2013 after which an expert panel of adjudicators will shortlist entries for announcement during October. Application packs and further information can be found at www.fpdc.org

The prestigious awards will culminate in a gala awards luncheon at Plaisterers’
Hall, London on Tuesday 4 February 2014. Tickets can be booked by emailing events@fpdc.org