Light Steel Frame News

British Offsite has announced the agreement of a new £1.47million contract with Wates Residential, marking its first venture into the retirement living market. This landmark project for the Hillbourne development in Poole will feature...

At Evolution Home & Leisure, we have taken our previous experience's from working in other cutting-edge industries such as Formula One, Aerospace and the mass production of cars to hone our vision and thoughts of precision, quality and...

Stalart, a pioneering company in the structural steel framing sector in Spain, has taken a significant step in its mission to transform the construction industry. With a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and sustainability – the...

The construction industry is coming under increasing pressure to become more sustainable and to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of projects.

As the Building Safety Act places building safety at the core of every project, whether newbuild, refurbishment, repurposing – and occupied or not - building materials manufacturers, such as Voestalpine Metsec, are investing heavily...

Powered by Arkitech's framer technology, advanced software and a wealth of resources. The UK's modular and panelised construction industry is entering a new era.  Arkitech's Framer system offers manufacturers an automated,...

With the recent acquisition, staff promotions, an new product launch and investment in fire testing and machinery, Nik Teagle joint Managing Director of Frameclad updates us on recent events and what to look forward to next.  ...

When it comes to offsite construction, accuracy is key if we as an industry are to achieve the speed and carbon savings promised by the modern method. Automation and digitisation have a big role to play in achieving this, helping to save...

T Lott Ltd has been selected by GRAHAM Construction to deliver the light steel framing for a landmark education project in Ebbsfleet Garden City, Kent. The £80 million Alkerden Academy will provide over 2,200 places for primary and...

Ali lost the brief after it came to light that she had attended a conference sponsored by a cladding firm linked to Grenfell Alex Norris has been was appointed building safety minister after Rushanara Ali quit the role...

The potential for loadbearing walls to be exposed to fire on two sides was identified in cross-report 1116. This condition only applies to loadbearing walls within a fire compartment. Nonetheless, a method for the design of such walls was...

Leading offsite construction manufacturer Remagin, part of Etex Group, is playing a key role in developing a new affordable retirement community in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The project, called Sydney Grange and set to open later this...

The government has just brought into force three sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act that amend the Building Safety Act and have implications for construction. Douglas Rhodes and Cecilia Busby explain these changes. ...

NBS, a leading specification and construction product platform for the construction industry, announces its partnership with CPI Ltd, the independently governed, not-for-profit...