Peter Clarke, National Sales Manager, Rainscreen Subframe Systems, SFS UK Construction explains how his company's new approach combines bracket selection, thermal break technology and project-specific calculations, to support façade performance from the outset. When discussing the thermal performance of a building envelope, the focus naturally falls on insulation thickness, glazing specifications and airtightness strategies. Yet there is another element within the façade bui

Ant Gungor, Business Unit Manager at SFS Construction UK, discusses the company's adoption of a class of aluminium featuring a 100% recycled content for fabricating the majority of its rainscreen subframe brackets Two full centuries have passed since geologist Pierre Berthier first unearthed the ore which gives us aluminium, close to the small French village of Le Baux. And there is a good possibility that some of the early cutlery, tableware, and other high value items the m

With up to a dozen rivets required per square metre to retain many types of rainscreen cladding panel, plus the array of equipment needed to complete the task, specialist installers are at risk of making critical errors as well as suffering fatigue or even injury. It is a situation that was crying out for the simple yet ingenious product solution that is already proving itself to be both user-friendly and reliable. Centre Point System from SFS As Lead Product Manager, Frances

Serving the UK construction sector with solutions backed by global engineering expertise, SFS manufactures high-performance fastening systems, assemblies, precision-engineered mouldings and other products ideally suited to the evolving demands of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), as highlighted in its newly published MMC guide. Citing the mission of “Inventing success together,” the 16-page A4 publication offers system designers, engineers, offsite fabricators and contrac

In discussion with Philip Chambers, Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction) at SFS... Modern Methods of Construction (or Industrialised Construction as it's now becoming known as) have been a slow burn for the UK construction industry, with the ingrained working practices of traditional building techniques and the cost required for dynamic change often inhibiting the progress which many could see was essential to unleash productivity, safety and other

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new fastening system for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium sub-frames. Amongst the benefits of the patented Center Point System is the fact that it answers the challenge of accurately positioning the self-drilling, double thread fastener at the exact centre of the hole

Philip Chambers, SFS UK's Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction), explains how the company's support and solutions help strengthen offsite construction and drive down carbon. The UK construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the industry seeks faster project delivery, improved quality, and reduced environmental impact. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and particularly offsite construction, are increasingly recognised as key t

SFS Group Fastening Technology has unveiled ErgoDek® , an ergonomic fastening solution engineered to transform metal deck overlap installation. Bringing together a simple design, productivity‑boosting performance and a strong focus on worker wellbeing, ErgoDek® marks a significant step forward for roofing and cladding contractors seeking safe, fast, and consistent installation tools. Purpose-built for metal deck overlap applications, the new ErgoDek® system integrates seaml

As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology ’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation. Launched last year, TDBL- nonut® carries ETA-11/0191 approval, confirming that its patented thread shape, under-head locking detail and tri-lobular geometry

SFS UK ’s JB‑D Plus pre‑wall window installation brackets have been specified by façade specialist Leay Ltd for the £725 k window‑and‑curtain‑wall package on Chichester College’s new STEM Academy in West Sussex, a choice Leay says streamlines site logistics while guaranteeing the structural integrity of the double‑skinned façade. Established in 1937 and now a nationwide fabricator of Kawneer aluminium systems, the Aylesford‑based company designed, supplied and installed AA1

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new system for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium sub-frames. Amongst the benefits of the patented Center Point System is the fact that it answers the challenge of accurately positioning the self-drilling, double thread fastener at the exact centre of the hole in the pa

SFS Product Manager, Scott Kelly, talks about the new version of SFS' ConnectSuite FP Visualiser .... As a well-respected manufacturer of...

As a specialist in all areas of the building envelope , SFS Group Fastening Technology has created a comprehensive selection of CPD...