Ben Towe, Chairman of the Light Steel Frame Association and Group Managing Director, Hadley Group – will be chairing Focus on Framing taking place for the first time at the ThinkTank in the centre of Birmingham on Tuesday, 14 May. In this blog Ben shares the commercial advantages of light steel frame as the most technically advanced material in the offsite portfolio.
Buildings should not only be inherently safe but should also be constructed to stand the test of time. In his recent challenging book 'Humanise' – Thomas Heatherwick states the most sustainable building is one that is designed to last a thousand years. Many light steel frame buildings are BOPAS certified for a design life of 60 years. But according to the SCI, design life predictions for light steel in a 'warm frame' environment is in excess of 250 years.
Following the implementation of the Building Safety Act, it is widely acknowledged that there is a growing need to enhance contractual and relationship transparency as we navigate the 'golden thread' clarifying responsibilities of the designer, manufacturer and installer to determine project risk and connected to meaningful warranties for offsite and onsite works.
This supports principal contractors taking more control of the building process by selecting the 'right fit' of offsite construction partners to collaborate effectively and harness a larger project delivery capacity using recyclable primary structure materials. Steel has a unique characteristic as it can be reused and recycled repeatedly without losing its qualities as a building material. All steel used in today's construction projects has some recycled content, with the industry norm being 60% in the UK.
As the only specialist event of its kind, Focus on Framing provides a solution for construction professionals looking to gain a greater understanding of the latest advances and best practise principles from sector experts.
Through informative speakers and case study presentations the conference will focus on the fast-track non-combustible solutions that are having a significant impact delivering outstanding buildings across all construction sectors. Architects, Engineers, Specifiers and Developers are looking for ways to reduce environmental impact – as the most recycled material on the planet, this event will bring to the fore steel's safety and sustainability credentials.
Tickets are £125 + vat which includes lunch are refreshments through the day. To secure your place go to: www.focusonframing.co.uk
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