A high-density urban development of 361 new homes, Edinburgh Way features the latest in offsite steel technology. For the superstructure, the project team at Edinburgh Way have utilised UNIpanel, a light gauge steel (LGS) closed panel system This...
A high-density urban development of 361 new homes, Edinburgh Way features the latest in offsite steel technology. For the superstructure, the project team at Edinburgh Way have utilised UNIpanel, a light gauge steel (LGS) closed panel system This...
Backed with over 30 years of international evidence, Passivhaus is a tried and tested solution that provides a range of proven approaches to deliver net zero buildings optimised for a decarbonised grid and augmented for occupant health and...
Light steel structures fully comply with the requirements of Building Regulations and leading warranty providers as well as reducing the fire load in residential developments. Steve Thompson Managing Director for...
The LSFA and our members have collaborated to produce a Specification and Engineering Guide to Light Steel Frame which is available to download via our LIBRARY
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...Caledan has completed a first 'Passivhaus' project using the Primaframe System for Caerphilly Council. The panelled system, developed in conjunction with main contractor Willmott Dixon, to the requirements of Caerphilly County Borough...
Siderise Insulation were delighted and proud to be involved with the creation of the Steel Construction Institute's (SCi) Technical Information Sheet on 'Cavity barriers in light steel frame buildings', collaborating on a programme of cavity...
Earlier this year, an official opening for the Dyson STEAM building took place at Gresham's School in Holt, Norfolk. Following an £18.75 million investment in the project, construction of the...
The institution of structural engineers (ISE) has published its guide on 'how to calculate embodied carbon' of building structures. These calculations require that the design solution is known,...
Coming in the wake of the Hackitt review, and receiving royal assent in April 2022, the building safety act covers a raft of changes for housebuilders and developers. These include a new system...
Changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) came into force in England on 15 June 2022 in the form of two new approved documents. Part L has been slimmed down from four parts into two volumes – dwellings and buildings other than...
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