The management and organisation of cabling and wiring forms a core basis in every employer’s safety plan. From electrical to optical wires, every individual cable must have the appropriate protection and system in place to ensure the safety of the premises and staff. This guide discusses the range of easily accessible industrial cable management ideas … Read more

With UKCA marking of construction products being possible from January 2021 and mandatory for products placed on the British market after 1 January 2022, Metsec has taken steps to ensure that its steel framing systems comply with requirements for markets in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Europe. Following successful assessments to BS EN 1090-1+A1:2011 – … Read more

Just one of the many reasons for working with Metsec is the expertise, experience and specialised design capabilities of its technical team. Creating design solutions which maximise the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Metsec’s steel framing and pre-panelised construction systems delivers benefits for the entire construction team from designer, through installer and contractor, to the end … Read more

Metsec’s Z600 galvanised steel section provides an ideal means of meeting the requirements for steel protection laid out in the latest edition of the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) moisture control standards for light steel framing in new residential buildings, including houses, apartments, student accommodation and care homes Chapter 6.10.16 of the NHBC standards states … Read more

Metsec are always keen to ensure that designers, specifiers and engineers are equipped with the best information on which to base construction solutions. Metsec’s Framing division offers two core presentations to meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. One covers framing in general, looking at loadbearing, infill, continuous walling and internal high bay situations, whilst the … Read more