Ultrapanel Building Technologies is celebrating two major victories after its next generation SIP system picked-up two coveted awards for new build and retrofit – on the same day!
BOS Innovation Hub Challenge
First-up, the team took centre stage at the BUILDOFFSITE Innovation Hub Challenge taking place during the inaugural day of Offsite Expo. Finalists pitched to judges and the assembled audience innovative offsite solutions, vying for a £5,000 marketing package and BOS membership. Ultrapanel EWI wowed the crowd – with the system's proven ability to efficiently retrofit outdated housing stock, improving lives, vastly reducing energy costs and carbon.
Andrew Thomson, Technical Director at Ultrapanel Building Technologies, said: "The challenge of decarbonising our existing housing stock is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and we are proud that our Ultrapanel EWI system has been recognised as a meaningful step toward delivering retrofit at pace and scale."
Redefining the Future of Retrofit
Combining patented technology, prefabricated design and engineering excellence, Ultrapanel EWI goes beyond traditional retrofit methods, enabling registered housing providers and local authorities to upgrade outdated housing stock with minimal disruption to tenants. The system delivers robust, high-performance external wall insulation and roof upgrades across a wide range of housing types.
Offsite Awards
In the evening the Ultrapanel Building Technologies team had another cause for celebration, when Ultrapanel picked up the prestigious Product Innovation trophy at the Offsite Awards. The win shines a spotlight on the company's pioneering approach and confirms its patented Ultrapanel building system as a breakthrough in modern housebuilding – setting new benchmarks for speed, sustainability and scalability across the industry.
Innovation With Impact
Cutting construction timelines by up to 40% – weather-tight structures are delivered in days, not weeks. Arriving onsite pre-fabricated and ready for rapid assembly by trained installers, the panels are up to 70% lighter than blockwork and 50% lighter than timber frame – reducing transport emissions, onsite plant requirements and overall embodied carbon.
Ultrapanel also delivers exceptional thermal performance, achieving average U-values of 0.16 W/m²K and the capability to meet Passivhaus standards. Designed for disassembly, the system supports circular construction principles, enabling reuse, recycling and long-term sustainability.
Certified by both the BBA and NHBC Accepts, Ultrapanel meets the Future Homes Standard and exceeds the most rigorous safety, fire and energy performance requirements. With interchangeable wall depths and insulation types, the system offers true mass customisation opportunities.
Industry Recognition
By winning an Offsite Award and the BUILDOFFSITE Innovation Hub Challenge – Ultrapanel next generation SIP systems has cemented its reputation as one of the most exciting innovations in the offsite construction sector today.
Speaking of the award wins, Tristin Willis, Managing Director of Ultrapanel Building Technologies, said: "We are thrilled that Ultrapanel has been recognised as the Offsite Award winner for Product Innovation, and triumphed at the BUILDOFFSITE Innovation Hub challenge.
"These accolades are a testament to our team's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern construction. Ultrapanel is not just about faster build or retrofit times – it is about delivering homes to meet the toughest performance standards while driving down costs and carbon. At a time when the housing sector faces unprecedented challenges, this innovation is about delivering real, tangible benefits."
About
Ultrapanel Building Technologies as part of the Ultraframe Group, was established to develop future-ready building solutions designed to deliver high-quality homes at speed and scale.
To find out more about retrofit applications and to watch the 'live build' video where a complete Ultrapanel super-structure for a detached new three bedroom home was installed in less than a day, head to: www.ultrapanel.co.uk
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