INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER; FUTUREBUILD SHOW PREVIEW 27
Reducing carbon in steel construction W
ith increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of construction projects, voestalpine Metsec has introduced a reduced carbon steel option for its renowned light
gauge steel construction solutions,
including the pre-panellised loadbearing solution, Metframe, SFS, Purlins and its range of internal non-loadbearing stud, track and MF ceilings.
Branded Metsec Decarb, the steel is produced in new, state of the art electric arc furnaces and is a true move towards a reduced carbon future for the construction industry, containing less than half the amount of carbon dioxide per tonne for the same quality of steel. Andy Hackett,
General Manager of
voestalpine Metsec’s Dry Lining Division, states, “Together with our commitment to Net Zero Carbon operations by 2035, Metsec Decarb underlines our commitment to providing specifi ers, developers and clients with a very real opportunity to reduce a project’s carbon footprint and enhance its
sustainability credentials.
“Metsec Decarb is a bona fi de lower embodied carbon steel. It does not rely on greenwashing, carbon offsetting, allocation of green energy or mass balance approach to achieve this, providing real peace of mind for the designer.”
voestalpine Metsec construction systems
and products are backed by comprehensive verifi ed manufacturer statements and Environmental Product Declarations, which can be included in the fi nal project’s carbon assessments.
metsec.SFS@voestalpine.com
www.metsec.com
Cast-In-Situ Thermal Break Solution
Armatherm’s new Cast-In Situ (CIS) thermal break prevents thermal bridging in reinforced concrete structures like balconies and parapets. Its 75 mm thick Armatherm™
500-280 insulation achieves
a high R-value of 5.7, enhancing the building envelope’s thermal effi ciency. The CIS ensures durability and easy handling during transport and installation. Its rigid insulation allows for nailing to formwork and cutting, making it practical on-site. By reducing heat loss, condensation and mould, it improves indoor comfort while exceeding UK building regulations. Visit stand D44 at Futurebuild.
01274 591115
info@armatherm.com FUTUREBUILD STAND D44
© Wick Lane dRMM Architects GreenCoat®
GreenCoat®
– Colour Coated Steel GreenCoat®
is SSAB’s brand for innovative, sustainable colour coated steel solutions for roofs, facades and rainwater systems. Widely used in sustainable architecture, GreenCoat®
products offer an extensive range of more than 400 colours. Most products use a coating where Swedish rapeseed oil and
other renewable raw materials are used. This solution from SSAB reduces the environmental footprint signifi cantly – and it makes the GreenCoat®
colour coated steel product portfolio one of the
market’s greenest offer for roofs and facades. Visit Stand D40.
greencoat.uk@
ssab.com
ssab.co.uk/GreenCoat FUTUREBUILD STAND D40
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