On The Way To ISO14001 Accreditation

We have always taken our environmental responsibility seriously and have a number of ongoing energy saving and recycling initiatives in course.  We have now decided to take the next step and seek ISO14001 accreditation. Working with the Environmental Academy we are undertaking the preparati...

Strengthened Management Team

Our company continues to change to answer market demands.  Whilst the volume of residential drylining is historically low we have developed a number of commercial clients and have completed data centres, schools and offices in recent months.  Light frame steel turnover is increasin...

Company Profile

Experienced drywall installers and manufacturers of light gauge steel frame.

Established by Bill Browne in 1979 WA Browne has continually provided superior drywall installations to the commercial and residential and social housing sectors. Our directly employed and trained workforce deliver a quality product, outstanding service and excellent aftercare. We are past winners of the FPDC (Federation of Drywall and Plastering Contractors) drywall awards for our work in London Broadgate and Sunderland Doxford Park.

In addition we design, manufacture and install lightweight steel frame solutions - a modern sustainable construction alternative. With nearly a decade of experience we offer clients a bespoke nationwide service, from supply only of pre-cut lengths and infill panels to modular build or full on site installation.

Increasingly we offer a turnkey service to our clients covering any or all of the following disciplines:-

bespoke joinery, joinery, fire stopping, ceramic tiling, suspended cellings, signage and statutory signage, kitchen/rest room facilities, decorating and painting.

company history

 

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Client:

Redeham Homes

Location:

520 Chiswick High Road

Value:

£150,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

2 storey extension to existing building on a limited access, logistically challenging site.  Steel delivered rapid, lightweight build.
Gentoo

Client:

Gentoo

Location:

Benedict Building, Sunderland

Value:

£100,000+

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Supply and installation of infill panels to steel frame building. All internal drywall was also provided on this project.
Walltec

Client:

Walltec

Location:

Glen Ayre Campus, Student Accomodation Southampton

Value:

£100,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Pre-fabricated infill panels uniquely numbered and strategically stilaged to site to deliver this build to programme.
Stanhope Interiors (ISG)

Client:

Stanhope Interiors (ISG)

Location:

Stockley Park

Value:

£400,000

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

Award winning drywall projects including shell and core, fit out, load bearing steel and modular units.
Netto

Client:

Netto

Location:

Flint

Value:

£60,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Commercial retail sector. Pre-fabricated infill panels, with external brick slip delivered and erected on site.
George Wimpey Homes

Client:

George Wimpey Homes

Location:

Wilton Castle, Redcar

Value:

£700,000

Section:

residential

Technical Specifications:

Conversion of a former 19th century hotel and ICI headquarters into 45 modern apartments and self contained homes.
Broadgate

Client:

Broadgate

Location:

London

Value:

£700,000

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

Award winning drywall projects for a number of main contractors, including Bovis, carried out over several years ranging from Shell and Core to Full Fit Outs.
ISG

Client:

ISG

Location:

Tees Valley

Value:

£6 million

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

Fit out of four 35m x 35m data halls. Installation of 14m high partitions to SEAP Class 3 security level built from a steel mezzanine level 5m above the floor slab. We also completed suspended ceil...
P R Developments

Client:

P R Developments

Location:

Preston Farm, Eaglescliffe

Value:

£30,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Conversion - listed building 16th century barn conversion and extension. Design, manufacture and installation of load bearing structure within the unstable wall of a listed barn runnig into new ex...
Kebbell Homes

Client:

Kebbell Homes

Location:

Chubb Hill Whitby

Value:

£750,000

Section:

residential

Technical Specifications:

Five storey block of 48 apartments and associated social housing block.  WA Browne designed and supplied the full steel structure and completed the internal partition walling and dry...
BioRegional Quintain

Client:

BioRegional Quintain

Location:

Middlehaven development, Middlesbrough

Value:

£90,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Modular build to bespoke architect design. Off the wall sustainable design housing temporary marketing suite for riverside apartment building using steel to lightweight structure, minimizing found...
Billingford

Client:

Billingford

Location:

Charlotte Road, Shoreditch EC2

Value:

£50,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Extension 3rd and 4th floor to inner city terrace property. Full steel design, manufacture and factory assembly of wall panels and joists and onsite installation of all external and internal load ...
George Wimpey Homes

Client:

George Wimpey Homes

Location:

Norton Hall, Stockton on Tees

Value:

£200,000

Section:

residential

Technical Specifications:

Conversion of a 250 year old former stately home into 20 self contained modern apartments.
Fitzmor Homes

Client:

Fitzmor Homes

Location:

Balcombe Road, Poole

Value:

£170,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Residential multi storey block of 8 luxury apartments. Design, manufacture and installation of all load bearing and external walls, joists and roof panels. Much of the steel factory assembled and ...
Bowmer and Kirkland

Client:

Bowmer And Kirkland

Location:

Doxford Park, Sunderland

Value:

£300,000

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

A National drywall award winning project carried out over several phases.
Mandale Development

Client:

Mandale Development

Location:

Teesside

Value:

£100,000

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

Commercial office space throughout North East England
MGP

Client:

MGP

Location:

Beths Grammar School Bexley

Value:

£35000 (supply

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Single storey extension to existing building on a limited access, logistically challenging site. Steel delivered a rapid and lightweight solution.
Kebbell Homes

Client:

Kebbell Homes

Location:

Deighton Road, Wetherby

Value:

£150,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Residential multi storey 10 apartment development. Design, manufacture and installation of all load bearing internal and external walls, joists and roof panels. Trial projects for national ho...
Midas Homes

Client:

Midas Homes

Location:

Fonthill, Torquay

Value:

£180,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

Residentail Multi Storey, split level 14 luxury apartments.  Design, manufacture and on site installation of all load bearing internal and external walls, joists and roof panels incorporating ...
Kebbell Homes

Client:

Kebbell Homes

Location:

Chubb Hill Whitby

Value:

£750,000

Section:

steel frame

Technical Specifications:

5 storey self-supporting steel structure built off a split level slab incorporating light gauge stairs, external walls, party walls, internal load bearing walls and separating floors with complete ...
George Wimpey Homes

Client:

George Wimpey Homes

Location:

Wills Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Value:

£300,000

Section:

commercial

Technical Specifications:

conversion of a grade II listed former cigarette factory into 114 luxury apartments over three floors. This project, involved installation of load bearing steel stud internal walls and floors to fo...
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