SCI, in collaboration with its partners from the Light Steel Forum, has just completed a project to produce best practice guidance for light steel construction. The project was co-funded by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) through the UK Futures Programme. The objective of the UK Futures Programme is to enhance skills in the offsite construction sector with a view to enabling the sector to grow and help to meet the ever-present demand for new housing in the UK.The technologies of light steel and modular construction are extremely versatile and are being used for larger and more complex projects than ever before. With this in mind SCI and the wider industry has recognised the need for best practice information for the supply chain, specifiers and checking authorities, and better training for site managers.There are two main aspects to the recently completed best practice project:
It is the intention of SCI and the Light Steel Forum members that both aspects of the project are further developed and expanded in the future. A new comprehensive SCI publication on light steel framing is due to be published next month. However, if you have any questions relating to light steel framing or modular construction SCI can provide assistance. Whether this is to direct you to the relevant guidance or support with a finding a solution for a particular design concern. |