top of page

Latest news

Beyond Prescriptive Testing: GPA Leads Research into the Real-World Fire Performance of Drywall Partitions

The Gypsum Products Association (GPA) has announced the initial findings of a major research initiative investigating how real-world fixtures and heavy applied eccentric loads impact the fire resistance of non-loadbearing drywall partitions. The research objective was to develop the knowledge, understanding along with reassurance that when a partition is loaded with a significant load they can maintain fire resistance performance.

Beyond Prescriptive Testing: GPA Leads Research into the Real-World Fire Performance of Drywall Partitions

22 Jun 2026

Gypsum Products Association contributes to consultation on construction sector white papers

The Gypsum Products Association (GPA) has underlined the important role it plays in the consultation process around construction sector white papers, bringing together member expertise and practical industry insight to help shape proposals that will affect the construction materials supply chain and the wider built environment

Gypsum Products Association contributes to consultation on construction sector white papers

5 Feb 2026

Sustainability Committee update

The GPA four pillars of focus are: Communication, Health & Safety, Sustainability & Technical. Last week, the first GPA Sustainability Committee Meeting of the year was held remotely, with representation from Knauf, Siniat, Gyproc & British Gypsum.

Sustainability Committee update

27 Jan 2026

Technical Committee update

The first GPA Technical Committee Meeting of the year was held remotely in January, with representation from Knauf, Siniat, Gyproc & British Gypsum.

Technical Committee update

1 Sept 2025

Gypsum Products Association Unveils New Identity to Support the Future of Construction

The Gypsum Products Association (GPA), formerly the Gypsum Products Development Association, has launched a new name and brand identity signalling its commitment to a safe, sustainable, and skilled future for the construction industry.

Gypsum Products Association Unveils New Identity to Support the Future of Construction

Get in touch

Our team are on-hand to help. Simply fill in the adjacent form, email our team or follow us on LinkedIn via the links below. 

Copyright © 2025 Gypsum Products Association.​

bottom of page