James has worked in gypsum industries and the construction sector for more years than he cares to remember. During this time some highlights include leading the technical service teams of one of the ‘big three’ global gypsum manufacturers, introducing new products to UK markets, representing the UK manufacturers at Eurogypsum, representing the industry on the Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) scientific and technical committee and founding a company to drive standard improvement in the drywall sector, which also demonstrates competence with the building safety act.
At Adaptavate, James is working to deliver a product to the marketplace that is as close to a drop-in alternative to conventional wallboard as possible with the necessary third party accreditation required or in the words of a colleague ‘burning and smashing up all their hard work’!
Originally drawn to Adaptavate given the magnitude of the challenge but quickly realising the huge positive impact that delivering this technology could have for both the construction industry and the inhabitants of this little planet.
Outside of the office, James is a keen sportsman, however, these days ferrying his children about is his most time consuming ‘sport’.