Jun 21 2019 Women in Engineering Award Winning Apprentice To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we interviewed Abbiegail Hill, our award winning Junior Design Engineer Apprentice from our Metframe division. Abbiegail is currently studying an NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support whilst on the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction and The Built Environment. “I chose Metsec because of its … Read more
May 09 2019 Metsec’s SFS new Range – 90mm Stud Now Available It is the second major redesign of the Metsec SFS range and has been launched after significant investment in product testing and development in Steel Framing. The new SFS system offers many benefits including lighter more cost efficient and sustainable design options, as well as new robust fire solutions enabling more efficient overall wall construction performance. Features … Read more
Apr 29 2019 The tranquil face of framing Noise is, according to many media reports, the bane of modern living. Its detrimental effects on health and well-being are well-documented, with increases in heart rate, blood pressure, fatigue, stress and even heart attacks and strokes being attributed to exposure to a lot of noise. The control of noise in society is governed by various … Read more
Mar 21 2019 Fire testing delivers cost-effective, versatile solutions Continuous investment in fire testing enables Metsec’s Dry Lining division to provide customers with a wide range of cost-effective solutions. Gary Dixon (National Technical Sales Manager) highlights the benefits: Fire safety has always been a key consideration in the construction of new buildings. Recent tragic events have, quite rightly, brought this critical area to the … Read more
Mar 12 2019 IT Support Engineer Craig and his Apprenticeship Craig started at Metsec just over 14 years ago and having already gained a number of IT related qualifications, Craig really wanted the experience in the industry. After hearing about apprenticeships in the local papers he went to an apprenticeship event where he spoke to Metsec. “I started Metsec as an apprentice based solely within … Read more