Light Steel Frame News

Light Steel Frame: A Smart Solution for Affordable, Safe Housing

5th June 2025
As the UK grapples with ambitious housing objectives, many local authorities are concerned that the housing targets are simply unattainable. Chancellor Rachel Reeves now finally agrees, revealing that the Government expects...
 

Mark for Steel Quality

3rd June 2025
Certification and accreditation are critical elements of all building systems. Ben Towe, Managing Director of Hadley Group and head of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), outlines how they...
 

Pioneering techniques to be used in construction of new retirement homes in Kirkby

27th May 2025
Work has just begun at the site of what will become a brand-new thriving retirement community for the over 60s in Kirkby. McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement...
 

Lichfield Retirement Living Apartments

21st May 2025
The Lichfield's Bonds retirement living development for Pegasus Life is in the heart of a vibrant cathedral city. Constructing three apartment blocks on the compact site, nestled against local residents and businesses, required a considerate...
 

British Offsite to launch two-storey pavilion at UKREiiF

15th May 2025
A Braintree-based manufacturing and construction company is set to showcase its modular building technology at this year's UKREiiF event with the creation of a two-storey pavilion. British Offsite,...
 

Frameclad Factory Open Day Inspires and Impresses

5th May 2025
We are delighted to share that our recent factory open day was a tremendous success. It was a pleasure to welcome construction professionals from across the UK and as far afield as Ireland. It was so rewarding to receive such strong interest...
 

Northumbria University selects McAlpine as main contractor for space skills centre

28th April 2025
Sir Robert McAlpine has been selected as the main contractor for the construction of the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) at Northumbria University in Newcastle, England,...
 

Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Cityheart’s Stopford Park

25th April 2025
Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed by Oak Construction Projects Ltd to support in the delivery of 62 apartments for Cityheart, as part of the first phase of its Stopford Park development in...
 

The time is now for light steel frame

24th April 2025
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, and light steel framing (LSF) is positioned at the forefront of this transformation.  With its sustainability, precision, and adaptability, LSF offers a compelling alternative to...
 

LGSF Ltd. Achieves ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Certification

17th April 2025
LGSF Ltd. has announced that it has been awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification, a globally recognised standard for environmental management systems. The company stated...
 

Passivhaus primary school featuring Wraptite external air barrier nominated for multiple awards

13th April 2025
Nearly 600 pupils, including some 80 nursery-age children, are benefitting from learning at Scotland's first primary school certified to the Passivhaus...
 

British Offsite to deliver innovative student accommodation scheme in Cambridge with £2m contract value

9th April 2025
British Offsite is delighted to announce its role in the delivery of a cutting-edge 138-bed student accommodation project in partnership with Weston Partnerships and Vertex Living with a contract value of £2,000,000. Located in Orchard Park,...
 

Industrial Construction Conference- A Catalyst for Construction Transformation

7th April 2025
The UK is home to world-class science, research, digital and manufacturing technology, This is being reflected across the construction sector with the growth of industrialised construction and the advent of Industry 4.0.Policymakers...
 

Etex’s Modular Construction for the Future of Building

28th March 2025
Etex is driving sustainable building practices through innovative modular construction solutions, addressing challenges in the global construction market. Our reporter, Erin Tallman, met with CEO Bernard Delvaux in Bristol, UK, for the inauguration...
 


 

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