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We talk a lot about the need to ‘future proof’ buildings so that they can adapt to future climate scenarios, technologies and ways of working, but in practical terms its often the ‘here and now needs of the…
September 9, 2025
With the UK needing to find new, more efficient solutions to create the schools and hospitals it badly needs, ‘Industrialised Construction’ is increasingly regarded as a key enabler for delivering scalable,…
September 9, 2025
The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges not least on the safety, speed, cost and environmental impact to build and operate an asset. Creating buildings that truly embrace a circular philosophy…
September 9, 2025
When the concrete floor slab is on the critical construction path, as is often the case with large distribution warehousing, a Trisobuild® site assembled wall and roofing systems can bring many benefits as…
August 21, 2025
In industrial refurbishment projects, selecting the right building envelope materials can significantly impact building performance, lifespan, and overall value. Trisobuild®, site-assembled wall &…
August 21, 2025
Site assembled wall and roofing systems have become a popular choice in construction. Driven in part by the myriads of pre-finished steel colours, available orientations and profiles, and perhaps more…
August 21, 2025
For Guala Enclosures new fabrication building in Gartcosh, the decision to use Metal Insulating Sandwich Panel was driven by their exceptional thermal performance, air tightness, energy efficiency, and…
August 20, 2025
Metal insulating sandwich panels are a popular choice in modern construction due to their exceptional thermal performance, structural strength, and ease of installation. These panels, comprised of two outer…
August 20, 2025
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword it’s the future of construction. As the industry pushes for lower carbon footprints and higher energy efficiency, Trisomet®, Trimapanel® and Formawall® panels are leading…
August 21, 2025
Have you ever wondered ‘how can I help speed up the site installation of my composite metal decking whilst also improving aesthetics, acoustics and useability? Well the ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80…
August 19, 2025
When designing your ComFlor® steel floor decking you need to consider the environment that the deck will be exposed to.  Is it a dry internal office or is it a car park open to the weather, or…
August 19, 2025
After launching the Shotton Sustainability Commitment in 2022, one of our main ambitions was to achieve The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark. Now we’re delighted to say that Shotton Works in North…
February 14, 2025
Following the recent completion of the 500,000 sq ft Arc Royal Project in Birkenhead, Building Systems UK and Hathaway Contractors donated more than 500 items of food - one item for every 1000 sq ft - to the…
November 27, 2024
We’ve been developing our world-recognised Colorcoat® pre-finished steel for 60 years now, ensuring we continue to supply the industry with a product of sustained development and improvement.Here, Richard…
November 27, 2024
What makes a great product guarantee?When looking for roofing and cladding material solutions, you will likely be overwhelmed by manufacturers offering their own product guarantees with unique promises of…
June 6, 2024
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