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LSFA Host Debate on the Implications of New Safety Legislation

27th November 2023

Claimed to be the biggest change in over 40 years, the new Building Safety Act came into force with little fanfare – creating barely a ripple across the construction landscape. But the significance of this legislation was...

Jacobs picked to manage decarbonisation of Europe’s largest steel mill

22nd November 2023

US engineer Jacobs has been selected by ThyssenKrupp to manage the decarbonisation of Europe's largest steel mill in Duisburg, western Germany. The project involves substituting coke blast furnaces with hydrogen-powered...

Hadley Group MD Announced as new LSFA Chair

22nd November 2023

Founded in 2019, the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) works to drive engagement, champion change and spread the word about the cost, productivity, performance and sustainability benefits of contemporary light steel framing systems. ...

Amplifying the sustainability impact of MMC with digital construction tools

20th November 2023

Digital construction tools can boost modular construction by enabling leaner production and the use of more sustainable materials, argues Ben Townsend, solution specialist at Graitec and Elitsa Yakimov Construction projects that follow a...

SCI Product Certification Scheme

20th November 2023

The UK construction sector is currently facing several pressing challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers, an annual demand for 300,000 new houses, the need for increased productivity with improved performance and the ambitious goal...

Tekla software makes for a sweet delivery of panelised Chocolate Factory development

13th November 2023

With an...

Intrastack and ECO-SPACE bring offsite construction to the Channel Islands

1st November 2023

Intrastack, part of the worldwide Saint-Gobain group and a leader in Light Steel Frame (LSF) solutions, has announced that it is working with offsite specialists, ECO-SPACE. The collaboration will bring multi-storey, multi-occupancy, LSF...

Is Roll Forming Energy-Saving?

31st October 2023

As a global leader in roll forming, Hadley Group are firmly focused on reducing their ecological footprint. Committed to innovation and sustainability, Hadley Group are championing the climate-friendly credentials of cold roll...

Mace calls for London to lead world on circular construction

28th October 2023

Mace is calling for London to become the circular construction capital of the world. A report from the contractor argues that with the right regulatory regime and incentives the industry can deliver...

Government issues further clarifications on golden thread

19th October 2023

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) has issued further clarifications on the development, maintenance and operation of the golden thread of information two months after the last set of clarifications. ...

Decarbonising the Steelmaking Process

4th October 2023

Through sharing information and sector knowledge, the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) is on a mission to highlight the safety and sustainability credentials of steel – so how is the industry decarbonising the production process and creating...

RICS draws up manifesto for party conferences

2nd October 2023

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has produced its own manifesto for the party conference season. RICS is hoping to enter the political debate with its 24-page document, Empowering a Sustainable Future. RICS...

The Hill Group and A2Dominion celebrate topping out of hospital key worker accommodation in Oxford

1st October 2023

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and housing provider A2Dominion recently celebrated the topping out of Ivy Lane, the new residential development at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, on behalf of Oxford University Hospitals NHS...

Frameclad Reveal New 'Premier Team' at Offsite Expo

19th September 2023

Providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service requires a dedicated team of highly skilled steel frame experts. With 15 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of steel framing systems, Frameclad...

Introducing Design for Disassembly

15th September 2023

You know all about Design for Manufacture and Assembly, but what do you know about Design for Disassembly? Don't worry, Sean Bignold and Fergus Sweeney, architectural director and research assistant respectively of Ryder Architecture, are here to...