Platform construction – or, to use its full name, a ‘platform approach to design for manufacture and assembly’ (P-DfMA) is one form of MMC (modern methods of construction). It’s also a different way of…
June 24, 2022
For the UK to meet its target of net zero carbon by 2050, and for the built environment to play its part in helping to reach that goal, renewable technology must play an integrated role in building designs…
June 23, 2022
The declaration of climate and biodiversity emergencies has rightly instilled urgency in all of us to act for the benefit of the planet. In the construction industry, action primarily takes the form of…
June 21, 2022
Recent years have seen an unprecedented shift in thinking within the UK construction industry, driven by a national focus on addressing the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The construction sector is…
June 15, 2022
Q: What is the advantage of Trisobuild® Façade systems over other products on the market?
A: Trisobuild® Façades are one of a new generation of non or low combustible facade rainscreen…
June 13, 2022
How does the certainty offered by platform construction benefit architects and specifiers?
By adopting construction platforms as the basis for building design, architects and specifiers can benefit…
May 30, 2022
How can a common platform approach address the needs of different building types and sectors within construction?
Through the Construction 2025 strategy, the UK government has made funding available…
May 25, 2022
Does the Construction Playbook show that government is serious about helping the construction industry to change for the better?
Developed based on conversations with the UK’s construction sector, the…
May 24, 2022
A trapezoidal insulated wall panel comprises of metal (usually steel) sheets formed into trapezium shapes around a core of insulation. The trapezium shape itself is four sided with only two parallel sides…
December 1, 2022
Steel profiles used in composite floor decks are generally hot dip galvanising as standard. When installed over an aggressive environment, however, additional painted coatings are applied to provide further…
May 4, 2022
Metal roof decks are a versatile and lightweight structural component, onto which a range of thermal, acoustic and weatherproofing solutions can be installed to provide a complete roof system. Metal decks…
May 4, 2022
How can using standard components lower risks in procurement?
Traditional procurement of construction projects rarely offers the designer and specifier certainty that what they designed is what will…
May 3, 2022
The extraction and consumption of raw materials. Using materials more efficiently. Producing less waste and avoiding adding to landfills.
April 28, 2022
How interoperability can improve resilience in MMC supply chains and drive wider adoption of DfMA
Modern methods of construction, or MMC, are at the heart of helping the built environment to play…
April 20, 2022
For the construction industry to meet its goals of better sustainability and a safer built environment, it must continue to pursue digitalisation. Better data management and information sharing has already…
April 19, 2022
Latest blogs:
EN-Construction-blog-Trisobuild® vertical wall cladding installation
Trisobuild® vertical wall cladding installation
EN-Construction-blog-Safe handling and storage of Trisobuild® aids safety on-site
Safe handling and storage of Trisobuild® aids safety on-site
EN-Construction-blog-Installing metal cladding with self-tapping fasteners
Installing metal cladding with self-tapping fasteners – using the right tool for the job.
EN-Construction-blog-Innovative suspended wedge nut for attaching building services to ComFlor
Innovative suspended wedge nut for attaching building services to ComFlor®
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel helps to achieve low-carbon construction
Tata Steel helps to achieve low-carbon construction
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel launches new flat panel
Tata Steel launches new flat panel
Digital tools and platforms blogs
EN-Construction-blog-the-construction-supply-chain-cannot-realistically-deliver-bim-level-2:-discuss
The Construction Supply Chain cannot realistically deliver BIM level 2: Discuss
EN-Construction-blog-bim-level-2-by-2020:-can-we-make-it
BIM level 2 by 2020: Can we make it?
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel and BIMobject sign development agreement
Tata Steel and BIMobject® sign development agreement
EN-Construction-blog-How should manufacturers share their BIM information
How should manufacturers share their BIM information?
EN-Construction-blog-How do digital platforms deliver certainty for contractors when procuring building envelope solutions
How do digital platforms deliver certainty for contractors when procuring building envelope solutions?
EN-Construction-blog-Talking BIM
Talking BIM
EN-Construction-blog-BIM Object Creation: the BIM Production Line
BIM Object Creation: the BIM Production Line
Sustainability blogs
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel helps to achieve low-carbon construction
Tata Steel helps to achieve low-carbon construction
EN-Construction-blog-Circular economy is the future
Circular economy is the future
EN-Construction-blog-Overcoming the barriers to sustainability and responsible sourcing
Overcoming the barriers to sustainability and responsible sourcing
EN-Construction-blog-Partnering for our planet: How life-cycle thinking can help the construction industry’s sustainability efforts
Partnering for our planet: How life-cycle thinking can help the construction industry’s sustainability efforts
EN-Construction-blog-How does responsible sourcing help to reduce risk in building design and performance
How does responsible sourcing help to reduce risk in building design and performance?
EN-Construction-blog-EPDs for sustainability specialists
EPDs for sustainability specialists
EN-Construction-blog-Environmental Product Declarations EPDs for Dummies
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Dummies
EN-Construction-blog-The importance of sustainability and responsible sourcing in the built environment
The importance of sustainability (and responsible sourcing) in the built environment
EN-Construction-blog-How to reduce operational energy loses for least cost and high BREEAM rating
How to reduce operational energy loses for least cost and high BREEAM rating
EN-Construction-blog-How can Environmental Product Declarations EPDs improve my BREEAM rating
How can Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) improve my BREEAM or LEED rating?
EN-Construction-blog-Environmental Product Declarations FAQ’s
Environmental Product Declarations FAQ’s
EN-Construction-blog-Building a sustainable future
Building a sustainable future
EN-Construction-blog-Steel and the circular economy
Steel and the circular economy
EN-Construction-blog-In sustainable construction less is more…
In sustainable construction, less is more…
EN-Construction-blog-World’s highest BREEAM rating for WPD Spilsby
World’s highest BREEAM rating for WPD Spilsby
EN-Construction-blog-Steel and the four Rs
Steel and the four R's
EN-Construction-blog-Designing sustainable buildings for disassembly and reuse
Designing sustainable buildings for disassembly and reuse
EN-Construction-blog-The magnificent 7 reasons why steel is sustainable
The magnificent 7 reasons why steel is sustainable
EN-Construction-blog-Building value together
Building value together
EN-Construction-blog-BES 6001 and LCA - Creating a more sustainable built environment
BES 6001 and LCA - Creating a more sustainable built environment
EN-Construction-blog-Demountable composite floor decking
Demountable composite floor decking
EN-Construction-blog-Steel Tube – a sustainable choice
Steel Tube – a sustainable choice
EN-Construction-blog-Environmental Product Declarations - what are they good for
Environmental Product Declarations - what are they good for?
Building envelope blogs
EN-Construction-blog-Safe handling and storage of Trisobuild® aids safety on-site
Safe handling and storage of Trisobuild® aids safety on-site
EN-Construction-blog-Installing metal cladding with self-tapping fasteners
Installing metal cladding with self-tapping fasteners – using the right tool for the job.
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel launches new flat panel
Tata Steel launches new flat panel
EN-Construction-blog-Part 2: The importance of sealants and fillers in weatherproofing wall cladding built-up systems
Part 2: The importance of sealants and fillers in weatherproofing wall cladding built-up systems
EN-Construction-blog-How do the August 2019 amendments to ADB2 effect steel cladding systems used for commercial and industrial buildings
How do the August 2019 amendments to ADB2 effect steel cladding systems used for commercial and industrial buildings?
EN-Construction-blog-How to eliminate risk when designing and specifying building envelope systems
How to eliminate risk when designing and specifying building envelope systems
EN-Construction-blog-How does responsible sourcing help to reduce risk in building design and performance
How does responsible sourcing help to reduce risk in building design and performance?
EN-Construction-blog-Introducing the New Trimapanel Integrated Window
Introducing the New Trimapanel Integrated Window!
EN-Construction-blog-Best practice for warehouse building envelope design and construction
Best practice for warehouse construction and building envelope design
EN-Construction-blog-Considerations when designing fire resistant cladding systems
Considerations when designing fire resistant cladding systems
EN-Construction-blog-Trisomet new thicker panel achieves lower U-value
Trisomet® new thicker panel achieves lower U-value
EN-Construction-blog-What are the benefits of a traceable and reputable supply chain
What are the benefits of a traceable and reputable supply chain?
EN-Construction-blog-Colorcoat Urban roof comes highly recommended
Colorcoat Urban (now called Catnic Urban) roof comes highly recommended
EN-Construction-blog-What is a systems approach to building
What is a systems approach to building?
EN-Construction-blog-Opening up design possibilities with Trisobuild profiled systems
Opening up design possibilities with Trisobuild® profiled systems
EN-Construction-blog-Trimapanel FTFframe-to-frame in action
Trimapanel® FTF(frame-to-frame) in action!
EN-Construction-blog-What tests are used to measure the fire performance of steel cladding systems and how do they measure up in real life
What tests are used to measure the fire performance of steel cladding systems and how do they measure up in real life?
EN-Construction-blog-Is the U turn on ‘allowable solutions’ really a bad thing
Is the U turn on ‘allowable solutions’ really a bad thing?
EN-Construction-blog-Designing a curved roof with a through fixed built up system
Designing a curved roof with a through fixed built up system
EN-Construction-blog-Composite panels for refurbishment
Composite panels for refurbishment
EN-Construction-blog-Considerations for developing complex buildings with complex performance needs
Considerations for developing complex buildings with complex performance needs
EN-Construction-blog-Part 1: The importance of sealants and fillers in weatherproofing roof built-up systems
Part 1: The importance of sealants and fillers in weatherproofing roof built-up systems
EN-Construction-blog-How to enhance sound absorption
How to enhance sound absorption
ComFlor® blogs
EN-Construction-blog-Innovative suspended wedge nut for attaching building services to ComFlor
Innovative suspended wedge nut for attaching building services to ComFlor®
EN-Construction-blog-The Forge
The Forge
EN-Construction-blog-World class hospital is a medical marvel thanks to Tata Steel
World class hospital is a medical marvel thanks to Tata Steel
EN-Construction-blog-Show-stopping performance from Tata Steel at Leeds Arena
Show-stopping performance from Tata Steel at Leeds Arena
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steels enhanced slab vertical shear model
Tata Steel's enhanced slab vertical shear model
EN-Construction-blog-Exposing the myth on thermal mass
Exposing the myth on thermal mass
RoofDek blogs
EN-Construction-blog-How to install roof decking as diaphragm
How to install roof decking as diaphragm
EN-Construction-blog-How to calculate the load per screw on decking
How to calculate the load per screw on decking
EN-Construction-blog-How to create double span condition from short sheets
How to create double span condition from short sheets
EN-Construction-blog-Professional support for your roof deck project from start to finish
Professional support for your roof deck project from start to finish
EN-Construction-blog-How to fix decking to a support structure
How to fix decking to a support structure
Colorcoat® blogs
EN-Construction-blog-50000 Confidex Guarantees
50000 Confidex® Guarantees
EN-Construction-blog-New ‘Indoor Climbing and Squash Centre Uster Switzerland
New ‘Indoor Climbing and Squash Centre, Uster, Switzerland
EN-Construction-blog-Vibrant building is colourful happy home for youngsters
Vibrant building is colourful happy home for youngsters
EN-Construction-blog-You’ll have a splashing time at this Polish pool
You’ll have a splashing time at this Polish pool
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel supply tubes to special children’s centre project
Tata Steel supply tubes to special children’s centre project
EN-Construction-blog-Colorcoat: Steel skills that go from strength to strength
Colorcoat®: Steel skills that go from strength to strength
EN-Construction-blog-How Colorcoat tests the metal of its pre-finished steel
How Colorcoat® tests the metal of its pre-finished steel
EN-Construction-blog-Five fun facts about Colorcoat Prisma in “Ephyra Alley” near Utrecht
Five fun facts about Colorcoat Prisma® in “Ephyra Alley” near Utrecht
EN-Construction-blog-Happy 20th Anniversary
2018 marks 20th anniversary of Galvalloy® and Scintilla® emboss
Tube blogs
EN-construction-blog-welded vs seamless tubes
Welded vs seamless tubes
EN-Construction-blog-Stainless steel vs carbon steel tubes
Stainless steel vs carbon steel tubes
EN-Construction-blog-Hot-finished vs cold-formed tubes
UK made - welded - hot-finished tubes
EN-Construction-blog-The Importance of specifying the correct Tubes
The Importance of specifying the correct Tubes
EN-Construction-blog-What is weathering steel
What is weathering steel?
EN-Construction-blog-Cost-benefit analysis of Celsius Weathering Grade Tube
Cost-benefit analysis of Celsius® Weathering Grade Tube
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel wins three contracts with TechnipFMC
Tata Steel wins three contracts with TechnipFMC
EN-Construction-blog-Specifying steel tube - how to ensure availability
Specifying steel tube - how to ensure availability
EN-Construction-blog-Welcome to the future of hollow sections
Welcome to the future of hollow sections
EN-Construction-blog-Supporting the US steel pipeline industry
Supporting the US steel pipeline industry
EN-Construction-blog-Hot finished steel tube – specifying to reduce risk
Hot finished steel tube – specifying to reduce risk
EN-Construction-blog-100ft high landmark horses have Tata Steel at their heart
100ft high landmark horses have Tata Steel at their heart
EN-Construction-blog-Steel tubes - it’s all in the corner
Steel tubes - it’s all in the corner
EN-Construction-blog-Tata Steel supply tubes to special children’s centre project
Tata Steel supply tubes to special children’s centre project
EN-Construction-blog-2020 a positive year for Tata Steels Celsius structural hollow sections
2020... a positive year for Tata Steel's Celsius® structural hollow sections
EN-Construction-blog-Steel tube standards continue to evolve
Steel tube standards continue to evolve
EN-Construction-blog-Are your tubes compliant
Are your tubes compliant?
EN-Construction-blog-Cold-formed or hot-finished
Cold-formed or hot-finished?
EN-Construction-blog-Steel Tube – a sustainable choice
Steel Tube – a sustainable choice
