74 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS Lightweight and efficient solution for project
Hadley Group’s rollformed light gauge structural framing systems have recently been incorporated in the design and build of two pre-fabricated homes. Constructed by Totally Modular in their Cradley Heath factory, the houses were then transported more than 30 miles away to the WM Housing Group
DML Expanded Metal Lathing – Hits 100,000 Sheets a year!
This summer, Simpson Strong-Tie is celebrating the production of its one hundred thousandth ‘ DML’ Expanded Metal Lathing sheet. The UK’s most versatile, reinforcement mesh option, available in a sheet size of 2400 x 700 x 0.40. The bead and mesh range from Simpson Strong-Tie is going from strength to strength, increasing in popularity as builders opt for a solution to suit a wider variety of applications. The DML is easy to install and comfortably capable for many internal and external purposes. UK Marketing Manager, Kyle Perry explains: “Our DML is something of a fan favourite; used as a general purpose reinforcement mesh, helping prevent cracking occur, when different materials meet. We can also provide this galvanised for internal use or stainless steel to fight those unforgiving weather conditions externally. Made in the UK at our head office and manufacturing facility in Tamworth, it’s a marvel and a joy to watch the efficiency these are being made with by our very skilled team – making the DML an easy fit for most situations. The rate we’re making them, we will be producing enough DML next year to go from our head office to Edinburgh, Scotland!’’
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development in Littlethorpe, Willenhall. Hadley Group’s expertise in steel framing solutions meant that the manufacturer could supply a complete load bearing stand-alone structure for the two-bedroom and three- bedroom houses. The components of the fast track, housing system were manufactured at Hadley Group’s panelisation plant in Oldbury and then delivered to Totally Modular’s factory in Cradley Heath, West Midlands.
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www.hadleygroup.com Structural solution helps cut costs
A survey and design exercise by a leading structural engineering practice has helped reduce costs and transform a disused mill into a luxurious new residential accommodation building. Greater Manchester-based Rhodes & Partners undertook the work on the Grade II
listed building in Derbyshire, and devised a solution which helped minimise the need for costly temporary work by utilising as much of the original structure as possible. Rhodes & Partners’ Technical Director, Peter Graham explains: “Part of the structure had suffered a high degree of deflection, but we were able to design a detailed system of cross-bracing which stabilised the building and allowed the refurbishment to proceed.”
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www.rhodesandpartners.co.uk Marley sponsors skillbuild to support tomorrow’s roofers
running construction skills competition. As sponsor of both the regional qualifiers and
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final, Marley has also donated JB Red battens and tiles which will be used by trainees and apprentices competing within the Roof Slating and Tiling category. Rebecca Ball, Campaign Manager – Roof
Systems at Marley, said: “As the construction industry continues to face an ongoing shortage of skills, including roofers, it is vital that we support the next generation coming into the sector. Competitions such as SkillBuild, not only work to develop competitors’ technical abilities, but also their time management, confidence and self-esteem which help form the foundations of a long and successful career in the trade.” Chris Messenger, who is part of the team of
lecturers who train students for competitions at Leeds College of Building, said: “SkillBuild is a fantastic opportunity for our apprentices to take the technical skills they’ve developed and compete among their peers, with the winners even having the chance to compete on an international level. Having the support from manufacturers, such as Marley, ensures those
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s part of its ongoing commitment to investing in future roofing talent, Marley is sponsoring SkillBuild, the UK’s largest
taking part can get to grips with quality roofing products, gaining further practical experience which they will be able to use throughout their career.” Simon Dixon, Training Manager at the NFRC, has been working with the roofing competitors. He commented: “We’re really excited to be working alongside the CITB again for this year’s SkillBuild competition. With the ongoing construction skills shortage still impacting the roofing industry; competitions, such as SkillBuild, play an important role in
encouraging and showcasing our best young talent and creating role models to inspire the next generation.” SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest
multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. The series of competitions sees the very best compete against each other to be crowned a winner in their chosen trade.
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