Opportunity
knocks for building sector jobs!
Hemsec
Sips open new doors for construction industry growth
Allaying fears that
SIPs technology (Structural Insulated panels) poses a major threat
to construction industry jobs, Hemsec Sips – one of Europe’s
most experienced SIPs manufacturer – point to the new opportunities
which the increasingly popular SIPs building systems are creating.
With well-documented
skills shortages in certain key areas, this re-skilling of the
traditional construction industry – representing 10 per
cent of the UK economy by value – provides an additional
opportunity to
re-align the
workforce with anticipated growth in demand for buildings of all
types over the next decade.
Following on the heels
of the government-inspired Egan Report, ‘Rethinking Construction’
- which advocated an across-the-board reappraisal of the quality
of materials and techniques used in the UK construction industry
– SIPs technology provides a unique opportunity to create
a new generation of timber-based construction.
For builders –
and for so many reasons – SIPs means cheaper, quicker construction
that combines high performance materials with increased profitability.
The panels can be used for walls, roofs or floors and are suitable
for buildings of all types up to four storeys high.
As builders will know,
SIPs is not a new means of construction, but recent technological
advances have dramatically improved performance characteristics.
Made from timber OSB 3 facings with a core material of fire-retardant
polyurethane foam, Hemsec Sips are strong enough to form an integral
part of the structure of a building without the need for expensive
steelwork.
Off-site manufactured
(OSM) SIPs modules ensure product consistency and speed of construction.
This obviously means a better use of financial resources and labour
as erection time is about a half of what it would be using traditional
methods; remedial work is cut to a minimum; and follow-on trades
can begin as soon as the building ‘envelope’ is constructed.
SIPs also provide opportunities
to make more profitable use of space whilst also meeting PPG 3
guidelines. SIPs walls are thinner and therefore create more internal
space, whilst roof spaces require no trusses thereby allowing
builders to create extra living space in the roof area with all
the profit implications this has.
When it comes to insulation
properties and all-round energy efficiency, Hemsec Sips perform
well in excess of Building Regulations’ standards. OSM also
means minimal on-site waste and a reduction in the costs associated
with its clearance.
More details about
Hemsec Sips panels can be found on line at www.hemsecsips.com
Ends.
Dec 2005
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