Euramax Solutions gearing up for growth

A leading manufacturer of uPVC windows and doors for the modular and offsite construction sectors is gearing up for 12 months of ambitious growth.

Euramax Solutions, a Modular Group Investments (MGI) company that also supplies to national builders’ merchants and new build and holiday home markets, is growing rapidly thanks to high demand.

A plan to grow by more than 35% in the next 12 months is in place, with everything from supporting and extending its existing customer base, investment, recruitment and net zero a focus to help achieve it.

Emma Chapman, Euramax Solutions’ new Business Unit Director, explained: “After a successful first quarter of 2022 we are in a position to push forward with our growth plans for the next 12 months.

“We have rapidly grown into the modular sector and are currently targeting more partnerships in the modular and merchant world while continuing to strengthen our support for our customers. We are also looking to invest in new machinery so we can not only continue to make our high-volume products but bespoke ones as well.”

Recruitment and staff retention and an emphasis on Euramax Solutions journey to reduce its carbon footprint will also be important, according to Emma.

“Due to the growth we intend to make, we need to make sure that we have got the personnel in place to help us succeed, so we will be looking at doing another recruitment drive,” added Emma. “We are also focussed on our net zero journey and our plans to reduce carbon, which will reduce costs.

MGI CEO Nick Cowley said “The UK offsite and modular sector is only going to get bigger and both Euramax Solutions and MGI will be at the forefront.”

 

For more information, call 0330 1340 290 or email info@euramaxuk.com

 

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Swifix Innovative Fixings ideal for use with MMC

The SWIFIX fixing solution was originally designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing both lightweight and heavy items through External Wall Insulation (ETICS) systems, to solve performance issues with traditional methods. However, we have seen an increase in the use of the fixings for MMC, with the inherent characteristics of the fixings and their versatility making them an ideal fixing solution for this type of construction.

 

The fixings can be used during or after system installation, providing the most cost effective and maintenance- free solution for the market, whilst also ensuring the integrity and protection of the MMC system and safe-guarding guarantees and warranties. With frameworks in MMC carrying a high level of insulation, the exterior of the home is not designed to act as a support for fixings. Adding fixings, drilling or screwing into the typically brick slip or render surface is not recommended as it can cause damage to the insulation and affect these warranties.

 

The solution is suitable for all system finishes from Brick Slip, Textured and Rough-Cast / Dashing and through all types of insulation types and thicknesses of 50 mm to 300 mm. We have already seen an uptake in the fixings for clients supplying modular homes, such as ilke Homes, Elliot Group and Rollalong Off Site Construction.

 

With sustainability and the environment in mind, Swifix fixings are manufactured from high quality tensile plastic using recycled content and can carry weights up to 50kg. There are currently five basic fixings to enable the installation of satellite dishes, taps, washing lines, fence posts plus many other exterior items householders may choose to fix, with approvals for use by Sky (for satellite dishes) and the NHBC. Other items that can be fitted using Swifix fixings are gutters and facias and items can also be installed through insulated roof systems, such as bird netting, air source heat pumps and canopies.

 

All products are manufactured in black and white as standard; however bespoke colours are available to compliment the finished render and, if required, manufactured in fire retardant material. Fixings are available direct from SWIFIX Ltd via their on-line store and from various distributors and builders’ merchants throughout the UK, with design and technical guidance available.

To find out more go to www.swifix.co.uk

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Why timber frame?

The growth of timber frame is changing long-established practices within housebuilding as the construction industry embraces the idea of off-site manufacture. This approach is due mainly to the fact that offsite manufacture means a huge reduction in the site-based activities that define a traditional building firm. The reduction in on-site activity means that, once the building’s foundations are installed, erection of the main structure follows very quickly, typically taking only two or three days to complete. New timber-framed homes can therefore be brought to market at a much faster rate than is possible with traditional brick-and-block. Crucially, this also has the effect of extending the building season which, traditionally, slows significantly during the winter period. Housebuilders can therefore be more productive throughout the year if they build with timber frame.

After land prices, the two biggest cost factors in housebuilding are time and labour. Timber frame scores significantly on both counts since off-site manufacture reduces not only the erection time on site but also the amount of traditional building skills required. The factory processes employed in the manufacture of timber frame cassettes can be largely automated, unlike traditional site-based building trades.

Structural timber technology addresses many government concerns associated with the procurement of housing – including environmental impact and energy efficiency, as well as speed of construction and cost. The materials that go into a timber frame system are generally more sustainable and more energy efficient than traditional masonry.

For example, West Fraser’s oriented strand board, SterlingOSB Zero, is one of the most widely-used components of UK timber frame systems. OSB is an essential component of all timber framed panel systems and a major contributor to their growing popularity. SterlingOSB Zero is manufactured in Scotland from home-grown forest ‘thinnings’ (slender, immature trees harvested as part of sustainable forest management) while its zero-added formaldehyde (ZAF) formula is designed specifically for safer construction and healthier buildings.

Besides ‘traditional’ timber frame construction, newer timber-based off-site technologies, such as cross-laminated timber and structural insulated panel systems (SIPS), are strengthening timber’s share of the housebuilding market. The benefits of these systems, being comparably lower energy intensive and emission producing in their manufacture and possessing greater thermal efficiency in their use, is helping to support their specification in the timber frame market.

The SterlingOSB Zero range from West Fraser                                                                                                                     

Manufactured using renewable heat from on-site biomass boilers, West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero is a sustainable, low-energy product with excellent physical performance characteristics. West Fraser’s OSB portfolio comprises SterlingOSB Zero 3, SterlingOSB Zero Tongue and Groove, and SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix. They are variants of the precision-engineered OSB3 board; BBA-approved and designed for humid conditions. The board is certified according to the guidelines of the FSC or PEFC.

CLICK HERE To find out more about West Fraser’s carbon negative status

For further information on West Fraser’s products

CALL 01786 812 921

or CLICK HERE to visit West Fraser

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Who are James Hardie?

James Hardie created fibre cement and thanks to our extensive research and development we are now on our seventh generation of fibre cement technology.  We are the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance Fibre Cement products, which are a composite material made of cement, reinforced with cellulose fibres.

We are a trusted innovator and global industry leader, and our products enable endless possibilities for designing exceptional buildings whilst also delivering protection and long-lasting beauty.

We produce a range of fibre cement cladding for residential and commercial projects such as

Hardie® Plank – our traditional lap plank
Hardie® VL Plank – a modern interlocking tongue and groove plank
Hardie® Panel – a large format façade panel
Hardie® Panel
A2 Fire-Rated Performance that’s affordable – with James Hardie, Its’s Possible™ 

If you’re looking for a high performance, A2 fire-rated façade, at an affordable price, Hardie® Panel is the right choice for your next project, whether it’s residential, commercial or recladding.

Why choose Hardie Panel?

A2 fire-rated (A2, s1-d0)
10-year warranty, covering paint, protecting against peeling, cracking and chipping
Available in 5 core colours, or can be colour matched to any RAL colour
The global leading manufacturer of fibre cement
BBA Certified

 


We understand the challenges faced when trying to find the right product to specify on upcoming projects.  We know that when it comes to cladding, an A2 fire-rating is the top of the priority list, to ensure that products are compliant and will most importantly, be safe for years to come.
With the need to meet updated UK Building Regulations, many high-rise buildings need to replace non-compliant cladding with a non-combustible product; Hardie® Panel is the perfect solution for both multi-family residential and commercial buildings.
Hardie® Panel is a non-combustible (A2, s1-d0) large format fibre cement façade that offers unlimited colour flexibility, at an affordable price.  It is available in 5 standard colours in a smooth texture and can be painted in any RAL colour without compromising fire safety.    It also comes with a 10-year warranty as standard covering paint, and due to our innovative technologies, it won’t peel, crack or chip.
Hardie® Panel can be used as a direct replacement for existing cladding on a range of buildings and can be trusted to protect against fire and extreme weather conditions, providing the strength and durability that your clients deserve.
Our dedicated team of Hardie® panel experts have extensive experience and specialist knowledge to support your project so get in touch to see how we can help you meet your project requirements.

To find out more PLEASE CLICK HERE

 

fermacell® – Fibre Gypsum Dry Lining Boards

                                                                     
What are fermacell® boards?

fermacell® Fibre Gypsum wall board is the perfect alternative for plasterboard and blockwork, providing low maintenance walls that offer design flexibility for now and in the future. The boards are produced from recycled gypsum, recycled cellulose fibres and recycled water.  They combine fire resistance, impact strength and acoustic insulation all in one, which reduces the need for multiple layers of board including reducing the need for combustible pattressing.

Why use fermacell®?

fermacell® offers the robustness with of blockwork with the speed of install of drywall saving your project time, money & space.

Reduces Carbon
Reduces project time
Reduces layers

It can be installed before the building is watertight which has a positive impact on program time allowing other trades to also start earlier.   Each linear metre has a dead load hanging capability of 150kg and 50kg from a single fixing making it perfect to support cupboards/TVs/pictures.  With 60mins of fire resistance and 54 dB Rw from just one layer either side of insulation & Fermacell metal studs it provides an excellent option to maximise floor space. Lastly, when used with fermacell® Fine Surface Treatment, paint can be applied just 45 minutes after the application.

 

To find out more, please visit www.fermacell.co.uk

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Modular school building delivers on space and aesthetics

Gartree High School appointed modular provider Wernick to supply a standalone building to accommodate an increase in students. They required a seamless transition with minimal intervention from teaching staff and timely student occupation. More importantly, the building had to look the part, mimicking the school’s existing building. With decades of experience within the UK education sector, Wernick specialise in the design and build of modern school buildings. Each project is managed by Wernick’s dedicated construction division to ensure a thorough service and the utmost levels of health and safety.

 

Gartree’s Deputy Head Ben Rackley and Assistant Head Edward Wilson describe the project and their experience of working with Wernick to procure their new building in Leicestershire.

How did you settle on a modular solution for the new building?
BR: Before obtaining our new building, all Gartree’s classes took place within one large building. Student numbers have increased, and it was time to increase capacity by adding at least four new classrooms. A modular classroom block made sense to us due to the timescales involved. We were aware of neighbouring schools who have chosen this route, and they helped to demonstrate the speed and aesthetics achievable with this building method.
It was vital to us that the new addition matched the look and feel of the existing building, with green, metal window surrounds and brick cladding. Inside the new building would be two science classrooms and two ‘all-purpose’ rooms.

Why were Wernick Buildings chosen to deliver the new building?
BR: During the procurement process, Wernick’s designs were the closest match to the school’s brief: “they looked like Gartree”. Wernick Buildings quoted for a 2-storey, 414 m² block and it was well within our budget – in fact, the quote gave us some room to specify additional features, such as reinforced flooring, triple glazing and PIR lighting.
Wernick really paid attention to every detail on the project – for example, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Wernick had included elements of the existing building in the new block without being asked.

What feedback have you received from users of the building?
EW: I’m lucky enough to teach in the new building and a few things are really clear; first of all we’ve noticed no difference in the behaviour of the children and students who are working in the building, which is exactly what we want.
Teachers find the new building very comfortable – air conditioning throughout ensures a consistent temperature year-round, which is something they are not used to! Rooms are also more spacious, the whole building has an open feel to it.
Triple glazing creates a peaceful environment which is ideal for pupils sitting exams. The quality of the finish is really excellent, it’s a lovely place to work in and we’re finding that teaching here is a real pleasure.

BR: I wanted people to see this as a permanent building, and that is exactly what we have achieved. The modular building fits in perfectly and the finish gives it that wow factor when you walk in.

How did you find the process of working with Wernick?
EW: Wernick provided us with a bespoke, on-plan building that followed our wish for the new building very closely. I was genuinely impressed with that and impressed with what they have supplied.

BR: I had absolutely no time or inclination to manage a traditional building project, but Wernick’s dedicated Construction division managed the project from start to finish. A Project Manager attended site every day – this was a major selling point for me. The team on site were brilliant and having the same point of contact throughout was invaluable.

 

www.wernick.co.uk

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Tackling the skills shortage with Vepps

As the current skills shortage continues to threaten the UK construction industry, it’s vital that manufacturers and suppliers make conscious changes to alleviate the pressures felt across the sector.

Venesta are renowned across the world for their continuous innovation in commercial washroom systems, including Vepps, their modular pre-plumbed panelling solution. Vepps, previously known as IPS, is the industry’s first precision engineered pre-plumbed panel system designed by Venesta, which brings together cutting-edge technology and the latest in sanitaryware designs.
Specifying Vepps panelling in commercial washrooms not only saves you money over the life span of a project, but will also speed up onsite installation times by a staggering 50%. Here we shine a spotlight on all the benefits of choosing Vepps over alternative plain panel washroom systems, and how the solution is helping tackle the skills shortage.

Fewer people, more work.
Last summer, the industry training body CITB estimated that the industry would need another 217,000 workers over the next five years to offset the loss of resource, together with projected productivity gains and changes in the workload mix.
They forecasted a bounce back from the pandemic, with an 11% rise in construction output in 2021, followed by a steady 3% growth each year until 2025.
So where does that leave you? It’s great news that the construction industry is strong, but getting materials and skills on site is proving to be an ongoing major headache.

Pre-plumbed units ease the pain.
More construction is being moved off site and pre-plumbed IPS panelling systems, such as Venesta’s Vepps, are a good example of that.
Vepps is the next generation in IPS systems. By fitting and testing the sanitaryware and sanitary assemblies in the Venesta factory, everything is delivered as a ready-made unit. It can result in big time and cost savings without having to source carpenters and timber to build the frames and plumbers to fit the sanitaryware.
It’s easier from a health and safety perspective too – less people, less manual handling and generally less dust and dirt too. Plus there’s also the environmental benefit of a single delivery and significantly reduced packaging, compared to plain panel alternatives.
Four simple steps for installation.
Precision engineering ensures the metal framed panels are supplied to the exact measurements for your project. Installed in 4 simple steps, each Vepps unit can be up and running in half the time compared to traditional plain panels and without the need for specialist trades.
Reduced installation time, the need for fewer workers onsite and a speedier completion – all by specifying Vepps.

Flexibility and choice.
From cutting-edge sanitaryware to simple budget options, our close partnerships with Armitage Shanks, Ideal Standard and SanCeram give you complete flexibility to choose industry-leading products to complement your washroom design.
So whether you’re working on a healthcare, education, retail or commercial washroom project, Venesta feel confident they’ll have suitable pre-plumbed panelling solutions for you.

Simple and efficient ongoing maintenance.
Vepps’ highly engineered, linear-bearing lift-up hinges allow easy access to concealed duct space for hassle-free ongoing maintenance. The 90˚ hinges ensure effortless, smooth movement time and time again while eliminating manual handling issues, preventing panels being damaged during maintenance.
Each pre-plumbed Vepps unit comes complete with a state-of-the-art dowel dock system which has been designed for perfect panel alignment, even when specifying a luxury continuous wood veneer effect finish. Dowel docks also incorporate panel protect buffers which prevent damage as panels are opened and closed time and time again for any maintenance works.

Guaranteed quality.
Each Vepps unit is manufactured, pre-plumbed and vigorously tested at Venesta’s UK manufacturing facility, meaning that no plumbing or testing has to be done onsite, helping to speed up installation time even more. Not stopping there, Vepps comes with a rock-solid 10 year guarantee for added peace of mind for the end user.

Venesta’s service defines them.
For every single project, Venesta’s experienced, friendly and enthusiastic team make it their mission to guide you through from inception to completion – on spec, on time and within budget. Speak with the team to get help with Venesta’s range of IPS products and the ordering process.

If you have drawings, our Specification Managers can also produce NBS specifications and estimates within 24 hours, at no cost to you.

 

 

 

To discuss your current or future washroom projects, please

call the team on 01474 353333

or email marketing@venesta.co.uk

or visit www.venesta.co.uk

 

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Constructive solutions from fosroc

The Project

A 17 storey block of apartments was to be constructed in the St Peters Square area of Manchester. The site, located close to the city centre and University area, had very limited access due to a large retail park on one side and a canal on the other. This meant that standard construction methods such as pouring a concrete frame would be impossible, so other methods needed to be looked at. A fast, reliable method of construction was required.

The Solution

The main contractor employed RLH Construction to use Architectural Precast Sandwich Panels. This method of construction involved the precast panels being cast offsite then brought to site on lorries and craned into place. The external panels were already cast architecturally to the required external design. The internal floors were then placed and grouted, and finally the internal walls were erected. Once this process had been completed, the next floor was placed following the same sequence. As each floor was constructed, pre-fitted bathroom pods were lowered into the rooms before the next floor was placed, removing the need for bathroom fit out. The floors were grouted using Fosroc Conbextra GP, and the precast external and internal walls were placed onto Fosroc Conbextra BM (Bedding Mortar). Once in place, the vertical joints in the walls were grouted using Fosroc Conbextra PM, a thixotropic grout that can be pumped directly into a vertical joint without it falling out, ready for it to be trowelled flush with the walls.

 

The Benefits

RLH Construction were able to achieve a rapid turnaround on each floor, progressing onto the next floor much more quickly than with conventional construction. This was due in part to RLH being highly skilled in placing Fosroc grouting products and to the fact that Conbextra grouts will achieve strengths in excess of 60N much faster than normal concrete. With the precast units arriving to site already formed, there was far less remediation to contend with and it was just a case of fixing and grouting them in place, with the Fosroc grouts providing a very strong, solid bond.

www.fosroc.com

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Modular Group Investments: A year in review

This time last year, when Modular Group Investments (MGI) acquired uPVC fabricator Euramax Solutions, the company had struck a pivotal deal that would see it become one of the fastest-growing players in the modular construction market.

 

A year on, MGI now owns three fenestration businesses with a combined annual turnover of nearly £40 million, a total of 227,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity, and nearly 120 years of combined expertise.

 

Former Euramax Solutions Managing Director Nick Cowley is now the CEO of MGI, where he oversees the investment in businesses that actively support the growth of MMC and off-site construction. “MGI’s goal has been to bring together suppliers who serve the modular sector under one umbrella, offering everything a builder needs, exactly when they need it,” Nick comments.   “With the three businesses acquired last year, we’re well on the path to achieving just that.”

 

How did it all begin?
The first port of call was to conquer PVC, and so in March last year, MGI set its sights on Barnsley-based Euramax Solutions, now a well-established, 71-year-old window and door manufacturer.

“I was Managing Director at Euramax Solutions at the time, and with a long history of serving the holiday home market, the company was already perfectly set up to serve the modular sector,” Nick explains.
“Today, Euramax is headed up by new Business Unit Director Emma Chapman, and boasts a 220-strong team working from a 205,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The company makes around 3,000 frames a week, having bought over half a million metres of PVC profile from trusted suppliers Eurocell, Rehau, and Profine.
“In 2021 alone, Euramax Solutions manufactured over 36,000 uPVC doors, nearly 3,500 patio doors, and over 150,000 high-quality windows, firmly establishing the company as a leader in the MMC market.”

With Euramax Solutions firmly under its belt, MGI soon looked to expand its PVC offering, and the following month, acquired Rapid PVCu Systems, a 12-year-old fabricator based in Doncaster.
Manufacturing windows and doors for the new-build market, the company was already set up to provide a complete package for new-build customers, including expert technical advice, and input on minimising costs. “Acquiring Rapid not only boosted MGI’s productive capacity, but also diversified our customer base within the modular market,” says Nick.
Now headed up by industry veteran Simon Bingham, Rapid now has a 60-strong team working from a 15,000 square foot factory, and last year manufactured over 36,000 PVC windows, and nearly 5,000 doors, after buying over 1.1 million metres of extruded profile.

 

 

 

Expanding market
With a PVC division firmly established, MGI’s next ambition was to reach out into aluminium – a fast-growing sector within modular construction.
By October last year, the company had acquired Barton Windows Limited, a 35-year-old aluminium fabricator.
Working from a 7,000 square foot factory, the company now manufactures Euralite, a high-quality range of aluminium decking and cladding that combines all the benefits of aluminium with the sought-after aesthetics of timber.
Nick comments: “There’s huge demand for aluminium decking and cladding across the UK construction market, especially within modular construction, and for architects, developers and others looking for a reliable, long-lasting and sustainable alternative to timber, Euralite is set to be a market-leading aluminium range.”

Record numbers
It’s been an incredibly successful past 12 months for MGI, with the company having acquired three businesses that together, have the potential to serve the entire modular sector under one umbrella.
Whether it’s PVC or aluminium, MMC builders can source everything they need from Euramax Solutions, Rapid PVCu Systems, and Barton Windows Limited.

Nick concludes: “The company has grown significantly in the past year, thanks to the acquisition of these three fantastic businesses.
“The numbers speak for themselves – we’re achieving record levels of output and sales, and with plans to expand product ranges across the board in the coming months, we’re planning on growing even further.
“It’s a very exciting time for MGI, and I very much look forward to seeing what the future holds.”

 

 www.modulargroupinvestments.co.uk

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Modular is the future – here are some key principles to make it work for you

 

 

Mark Worrall,

CEO of BBI Services, talks modular –

and what the future of construction might look like.

 

 

 

Offsite construction – or as we prefer to call it at BBI, onsite, near-site and off-site – has been quietly revolutionising the way the world’s construction projects operate for years now.

In the years ahead, that’s only going to increase – because modular provides a solution to three of the biggest problems currently facing Britain.
The first is the housing crisis. The government’s commitment to building 300,000 new quality homes every year has been around for a while now, but at no stage has it come close to hitting it.
The second is skills. More than 30% of the workforce is aged over 50, and more than 10% is aged over 60 – meaning in the coming decade, thousands of the sectors’ most experienced employees are likely to retire.
And the third – arguably the biggest of all – is climate change. Construction is under huge pressure to become drastically more sustainable, and play its part in helping Britain hit its net zero targets.

Avoiding lift and shift

Modular offers a way around these obstacles. This is because the construction of the future will be delivered through a mixture of different techniques – some of which take place in a factory, some near-site in ‘pop up’ factories and some late configuration happens onsite.
You can employ modularisation on a building site. Increasingly, companies are also embracing near-site – by installing temporary pop-up factories close by a project location, building what needs to be built, then disassembling them and moving on again.
It’s a similar principle to the automotive parks that do late configuration or difficult manufacture, like bumpers, close to the end assembly facility.
These are important distinctions, because one of the risks of an over-simplistic understanding of modular is what we call ‘lift and shift’.
We’ve come across companies who are extremely excited by the potential of modular – in fact, they’re so excited by it, they’ve taken every aspect of what they do and moved it into a factory.
But that is not extracting the maximum opportunities presented by modular. Taking some builders out of a muddy field and putting them in a warehouse isn’t going to revolutionise the way you operate – it could actually be more dysfunctional than what you were doing before.

Onsite, near-site and offsite

You can’t have the mindset of ‘everything has to go into the factory’. That won’t work. Instead, your starting point has to be clear. Understand the processes and then assess ‘what will have the biggest impact if we move it into the factory?’
In construction, we often talk about runners, repeaters, strangers and aliens – both in terms of projects, packages and systems.
Runners are really your bread and butter – the things you do very frequently, are extremely predictable, and easy to complete. These are perfect candidates for modularisation.
Repeaters are less frequent and efficient – and strangers are highly customised and labour and material-intensive. These tasks are much harder to modularise.
It’s predicted that we’ll see construction continue to follow the example of sectors like automotive, aerospace and manufacturing in classifying the key ingredients that go into a particular project as asset types and platform components.
This model is already taking grip in construction – core modularised ‘units’ that can be quickly and efficiently manufactured in factory conditions, they are then further customised depending on the type of development, the price-point they’re intended to sit at, and the preferences of the customer.

The benefits case

When it comes to modular, you have to look at calculating the costs and real value implications and benefits differently – is it truly more expensive?
Taking a more end to end view of the impacts of offsite and modular on programme, quality, safety and productivity is key, rather than the specific cost of an individual product at the factory gates.

Get fit for the future

At BBI, we can equip you with the tools, the skills and mindset required to thrive in the modular future.
To help, we have developed a specialist Construction to Production masterclass which is hosted at the Toyota Engine Plant and brings together senior leaders from across the built environment.
The programme is a world class example of modular working and showcases productive mix model manufacturing.

Interested in learning more? CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WEBSITE

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Timber Enthusiast? Be part of the development

If your eyes are settling on these words, you’re at least fascinated by timber constructions. Whether you are an established professional or an ambitious neophyte, the subjects of Rothoschool seminars will captivate your curiosity – and trigger your thirst for knowledge. 

Rothoschool is the educational branch of Rothoblaas, modern supplier of timber building materials, who skilfully engineers, professionally tests and carefully markets its own products since 1991. Timber passion brought the Italian company to launch a successful series of training events several years ago, becoming prime ambassador of timber promotion. Following the company’s mission to grow closer to the operational markets, the events are now being organized and held directly in the designated countries.

 

We love timber, but why?

As one of the first materials used by humankind, timber has influenced the development and evolution of our built environment. Over the centuries, carpenters and master craftsmen have developed ever more innovative, complex, and refined working techniques to construct with wood.
In the last two centuries, industrial, scientific, and technological developments have led to the rise and widespread use of structural materials like steel and reinforced concrete. These materials almost supplanted timber being used in construction, as they solved problems that timber technology was not ready to answer.
In the last few decades, the development of new timber technologies has given renewed momentum to the timber industry. Innovations include.

  •  Developments within the field of chemicals; this has created cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally friendly adhesives. This technology has led  to the creation of new innovative timber-based materials such as glulam, OSB, LVL, and CLT with previously unimaginable performance characteristics.
  • Innovations in the fields of automated mechanical, electronic and industrial production; this has allowed for the introduction of new processes for the automatic cutting of timber-based elements with unprecedented precision, accuracy, and complexity.
  • Scientific and technological research; has made it possible to fully understand the mechanical behaviour of timber as a material, enabling engineers and designers to take full advantage of its incredible potential.
  • Responsible and planned forestry methods; have proven how the raw material for timber construction can be provided sustainably. This can all be achieved by following strict environmental, social, and economic standards.

That’s why we strongly believe and support the development of the timber construction sector and that’s also why we are enthusiastic about the opportunity to share our know-how with Rothoschool’ seminars.

‘Rothoschool on tour’

The event for timber designers and builders comes to London on the 25th of May.

 

“Drawing nearer to the local consumers creates an open and favorable channel permitting a more concerned listen to their needs” says Eng. Stefano Muscoloni, Area Manager of Rothoblaas. “We have shaped the program of the Rothoschool on tour, keeping an eye onto the peculiarities of the beneficiary market itself”.

 

The one-day seminar in each city (London, Dublin in Ireland, and Reykjavik in Iceland) has a rich program of themes with different well-known speakers, with a lot of experience in timber constructions, local and international know-how. It aims to present the completeness of the latest trends for timber buildings. Eminent speakers of the industry, researchers, professors, and designers will cover the most fundamental aspects of the timber construction.
Innovative connectors and solutions for wooden buildings, not only guarantee structural resistance, speed of construction, but they are also studied for the acoustics, fire resistance and durability. Through acute theory and clever case studies, attendees to the seminar will get an exhaustive insight that can be further deepened during the round table and networking times.

Rothoblaas in the UK

Proud member of the leading timber authorities TRADA, TDCA and STA, Rothoblaas is trusted by UK customers since 2010.

 

“We have several agents across the British Isles, and we firmly believe in English economy” – states Muscoloni.   “We have created an opportunity for the UK to become an important player in the industry – continues Muscoloni. “Blending international know-how with the English potential, we hope to forge an ally in the timber development.”

Don’t miss the chance to get a boost to your career

CLICK HERE to register for the Seminar

 


Speakers
Peter Lang – Rothoblaas
Stefano Muscoloni – Rothoblaas
Matteo Andreottola – Rothoblaas
Marc Fuzellier – Acoustic Specialist
Ermanno Acler – HOLZPAK
Roland Maderebner – Innsbruck University
Joachim Schmid – ETH ZURICH
Alan Dowdall – Ramboll
Alastair Ogle – Waugh Thistleton Architects
Dr. Yutaka Goto – Chalmers University
Robert Hairstans – Napier University
Kelly Harrison – Whitby Wood

 

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