Light Steel Frame News

Revolutionising UK Modular and Panelised Construction

26th November 2024
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,...
 

Strategy Of Investment And Innovation

25th November 2024
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.  ...
 

The value of a 'click and go approach' on offsite projects, with Howick and Tekla

22nd November 2024
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 Joins £80m Alkerden Academy Project to Deliver Light Steel Frame

21st November 2024
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...
 

Alex Norris replaces Rushanara Ali as building safety minister

18th November 2024
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...
 

SCI and Industry Partners Test Fire Resistance Of Loadbearing Light Steel Walls

15th November 2024
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...
 

Remagin Drives Affordable Housing in Greater Manchester Retirement Community

14th November 2024
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 new Building Safety Act amendments construction should know about

12th November 2024
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 and CPI set to improve the quality and standard of product information within the construction industry

6th November 2024
NBS, a leading specification and construction product platform for the construction industry, announces its partnership with CPI Ltd, the independently governed, not-for-profit...
 

BCSA publishes light-gauge steelwork specification

30th October 2024
The British Constructional Steelwork Association has published a light-gauge steelwork specification to promote light steel usage
 

Joint Managing Directors Acquire Frameclad

29th October 2024
Light steel specialist Frameclad, announced that following a transitional period, Joint Managing Directors Nicholas Teagle and Martin Jamieson, have acquired the company from founder Mark Munns and his wife Diane. Back in...
 

Launch of the National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification (NLSS)

23rd October 2024
To support the more widespread use of cold-formed, galvanized light steel, the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) BCSA has launched the first National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification (NLSS), to support...
 

Launch Of The First Production Management Platform For Steel Framing

22nd October 2024
Framecad launches Nexa, the First Cold-formed Steel Production Management Platform Nexa opens up access from all design software to FRAMECAD roll-forming equipment and delivers customers complete end-to-end visibility and control of their...
 

Leveraging Light Steel Panelised Construction To Address Skills Shortages

21st October 2024
Panelised steel frame buildings combined with intelligent software models and AI could help the industry tackle the impacts of the ongoing construction skills shortage, says Andy Higson, Business Director of Intrastack. With...
 

LSF Integrated System Accelerates Delivery Of 171 Homes

18th October 2024
The use of British Offsite’s light steel frame solution has seen the build programme of a housing estate in Bury St Edmunds reduced by around five months. The Tayfen Court residential project features the installation of 513...
 

 

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