Introducing “Through the Leader’s Lens” – a new insight series from SFS UK, featuring Head of Region Northern Europe and Member of Segment Management, David Wigglesworth.

This series offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from David as he shares his perspective on the construction industry today, and his vision for tomorrow. Covering key themes such as sustainability, digitalisation, training and development, the SFS Academy, customer centricity, and the future of construction, David reflects on the challenges ahead and celebrates the milestones we’ve already achieved.

In this episode, we explore fire safety in modern construction, focusing on aluminium rainscreen subframe solutions. We discuss evolving regulations like the Building Safety Act 2022, aluminium’s fire performance, and innovations such as the A2 thermal break pad. Learn how designers, specifiers, and manufacturers can enhance safety, sustainability, and compliance in building projects. Tune in to discover practical steps for creating safer, more resilient structures.

Our latest podcast discusses sustainable subframe solutions. In this episode, we explore the concept of sustainability and its relevance today.

The United Nations (UN) Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' abilities to meet their own. This definition, from the 1987 report "Our Common Future," highlights the need for an integrated approach to environmental concerns and economic development.

Why is adjustability key to a fast, efficient and reliable solution?

Despite its name, a flat roof is rarely flat. Without effective drainage or, worse, if backfalls occur, a roof can suffer from ponding. Ponding adds a dead load to the roof structure, which is unlikely to have been accounted for in structural calculations and may also increase stress in the waterproofing layer.

The benefits of correct window positioning in low- and high-rise facades and how to get it right.

The effects of thicker insulation in rainscreen cladding subframe systems.

Building envelope specification is in a state of flux. Multiple areas of legislation and regulation are under seeming constant review, and it’s a situation that isn’t going to change in the immediate future.

There is a fundamental need to address the issue of performance gaps. How do we ensure that the thermal and fire performance of buildings intended at design stage is realised in the completed building?

The award winning fall protection systems developed by SFS, protect people who work at heights. Learn about industry regulations, installation best practice and more...

In this episode, we discuss Fragile roof design trends and the impact on specifying fall protection systems.