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SFS – Hill West Primary School, West Midlands

First UK school chooses Metsec Decarb for reduced carbon SFS. voestalpine Metsec Framing has manufactured and supplied Steel Framing Systems (SFS) in its reduced carbon steel option, Metsec Decarb, for the construction of a new primary school in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The £17 million project will see main contractors, Galliford Try replacing the old … Read more

Warranty-backed performance packs provide ultimate reassurance

voestalpine Metsec is reporting a marked increase in interest for its MetWALL Perform packs over recent months. The industry-leading digital information package and warranty programme gives architects, developers and clients ultimate reassurance when specifying through-wall solutions incorporating Metsec steel framing systems, including Metsec SFS and Metframe. Building Safety Act Chris Holleron, Sales Director for voestalpine … Read more

What is Through-Wall Design?

Assessing the suitability of a building system requires consideration of characteristics such as quality, versatility, sustainability and technical support, often meaning experience and judgement is needed to arrive at an informed decision. Where performance is concerned, however, the specifier will be able to assess a structural system’s ability to meet requirements for loadbearing capacity, acoustics, … Read more

Refurbishment with Steel Framing Systems (SFS): A sustainable pathway to Lower Carbon Emissions

As national and international governments aim towards Net Zero Carbon, along with just about every other sector of the economy, the construction industry is facing increasing pressures to reduce its impact on the environment. Owen Johnson, Research & Development Manager at voestalpine Metsec’s Purlins & Framing Division, looks at the contribution that building refurbishment can … Read more

P-DfMA Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly using Light Gauge Steel

In recent years the construction industry has been embracing innovative approaches to improve efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate project timelines, many of which fall under the banner of Modern Methods of Construction. One approach gaining popularity is Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly (P-DfMA). This concept can be simply summarised as the adoption of a … Read more

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