Back in April construction professionals gathered at the building centre, London for the 2023 focus on framing seminar.
Leading experts from the light steel framing sector took to the stage to offer insight and share valuable intelligence with the assembled delegates. Presented in partnership with the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), the representative body for the sector, Focus on Framing is the only specialist event of its kind.
With a packed agenda featuring award winning case studies, ground-breaking projects and an in-depth look at the key topics currently affecting the industry, Mike Fairey, Chairman of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), opened proceedings.
First up, Michelle Hannah, Director of Cast Consultancy presented MMC of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – an overview of the industry's journey to modernise through offsite construction. Michelle was swiftly followed by Andrew Way, Associate Director of SCI (Steel Construction Institute), who presented a detailed talk on technical updates, giving insight into upcoming changes and need-to-know information.
A raft of informative case studies were presented, including Sally Walsh - Senior Engineer for WSP who shared insight into steel reuse at the Elephant & Castle Town Centre and Sloane Square House projects. Next up, Jamie Brenton, Managing Director, Brebur, alongside Ben Palmer, Architectural Specification Manager from Etex Group, gave a talk on the light steel frame extension at York Hospital. Read our interview with Jamie on page 32.
Simon Lovering of Fusion Steel Framing took delegates on a journey around Holburne Park, a high-end £26 million residential development in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath which was successfully delivered to great acclaim. Jaime Livingston, Associate Director of Corstorphine and Wright presented a case study on Becketwell, Derby, a year on from the project start, sharing how light steel framing is providing benefits to this innovative regeneration project.
After lunch and networking, Craig Johnson from Trimble considered Connected Construction, with over 20 years of experience in the light steel industry, Craig has extensive knowledge of whole steel manufacturing workflow. Nik Teagle - Technical Director, Frameclad gave some words of warning in his presentation, Don't Paint Over Light Steel Frame. Daniel Leech - CEO, CADCOE & Design4Structures posed the question: Would you Encourage Your Children to Work in Construction? These informative presentations were followed by lively debates and the opportunity to ask some challenging questions and gain informed responses from those at the forefront of the light steel framing sector.
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Focus on Framing provides an opportunity to gain insight and meet with forward-thinking professionals from across the business network. Delegates can also learn about new systems and products via a dedicated exhibition area. As architects, engineers, specifiers, and developers look for ways to increase building safety performance and reduce environmental impact, Focus on Framing brings together a wealth of industry knowledge, support and technical information to help shape the future of the UK construction sector.
If like many of the delegates, you found the Focus on Framing seminar beneficial, then make a note – the 2024 event will be taking place once again in May, keep an eye on the website for more announcements: www.focusonframing.co.uk
