By the Sales Director for Framing at voestalpine Metsec plc There are several elements that contribute to a successful build; products, materials, people and design to name a few. While training and development are hailed as important foundations for a smooth-running project, there are other factors to consider that play a critical role in the … Read more

Sales Director of Metsec Framing, explores how the broader adoption of offsite construction could bring both financial and timescale benefits to the industry Offsite construction has been used in the industry for several years. Ideal for hard-to-access sites or builds with limited timescales, this method has been popular with construction firms as a solution for … Read more

Sales Director of Metsec Framing, explores how time is a crucial element in the successful deployment of BIM. A lot of talk about BIM As a concept Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been around since the 1970s, and despite BIM Level 2 becoming a requirement for public sector projects over £5 million this year, research … Read more

When a product is critical to the overall success of a project, it is important that the manufacturer is engaged as early as possible in order to collaborate with the full supply chain. This can result in significant cost reductions and efficiency benefits as well as, let’s face it – result in a profitable contract … Read more

Sales Director of Metsec Framing, recognises that there are a multitude of challenges facing the social housing sector when it comes to building new properties. However, is a hesitancy to move away from traditional build methods and proactively engage with modern methods of construction –making matters worse? When it comes to building new affordable homes … Read more