Surgical precision for structural integrity – SFS launches MMC capability brochure

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 contractors a comprehensive overview of the company’s diverse capabilities in contributing to a better future for our built environment.  As the UK’s best regarded building envelope specialist, the company is able to provide fully tested and compliant solutions for roofing, façade installation, doors & windows, fall protection and timber works.

Optimising energy performance and reliability

MMC or offsite construction is increasingly gaining traction across the industry as regulations and end users demand higher standards of energy performance, fire resistance and durability as well as all-round sustainability.  Meanwhile, despite genuine advancements in insulation and other material performance characteristics, it remains the case that interfaces, and their fixings present a potential weak spot particularly with regard to cold-bridging and fire-stopping.  This is why specifiers are seeking to work with manufacturers able to provide bespoke as well as standard products that can support and secure these detail areas for the life of the building.

The Business Development Manager (MMC) for SFS, Phil Chambers, comments: “We have proved ourselves to multiple clients in the sector by developing innovative solutions to challenges which result from changes to the Building Regulations, as well as practical problems presented by trying to improve productivity, safe working practices and long-term curability, amongst other technical issues. Our solutions can tick all the boxes in terms of energy performance, the structural engineer’s requirements, and the needs of specialist sectors such as defence.  Customers gain confidence from our experience and the ability to offer fully engineered and tested, unique products.  We are now finding that major players in MMC are coming straight to us rather than looking further afield, and I believe the new brochure, along with our revamped website, will see us taking even more market share in the years to come.”

Amongst the product categories covered are metal, timber & concrete connections; fastening systems for metal roof and wall cladding; fastening systems for flat roofing; subframe systems for rainscreen applications; fastening systems for internal floors; and Ergonomic tools offering enhanced health & safety benefits.  The document goes on to explain specific applications such as the use of NVELOPE support systems where concealed or mechanically secret fixed solutions are desired.

Throughout the brochure, users learn about the ways in which SFS engineers its fasteners to avoid the need for pre-drilling, or to prevent them working loose due to thermal movement and vibration; while dealing with multiple overlaps or layers of different materials which require clamping together in new-build or retrofit situations.

Finally, the MMC document emphasises that can provide the digital tools and technical advice to not only help specifiers fulfil NBS and BIM aspirations but also possess the supply chain management and service levels to ensure the timely delivery of construction projects, irrespective of their complexity.

For further information, call 0330 0555888 or visit https://uk.sfs.com/