Visit RIDBA on Marley Eternit’s stand 7.720 at LAMMA ’19. Agricultural building stakeholders are invited to speak directly to RIDBA about topical issues at LAMMA ’19, on Marley Eternit’s stand 7.720 in Hall 7. This will be RIDBA’s first attendance to the largest agricultural and machinery show for a number of years, located at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 8 to Wednesday 9 January 2019.
RIDBA Chairman, Mike Hammond, comments:
“RIDBA is thrilled to have a presence at an exhibition again and delighted to be working with one of our members at LAMMA ‘19. We are the leading trade association for the modern agriculture and industrial buildings industry in the UK, and will represent the views of our industry, so we look forward to speaking with you at the show.â€
According to Martin Clunn, Profiled Sheet Marketing Manager for Marley Eternit, the UK manufacturer of fibre cement is supportive of the educational and legislative work RIDBA does on behalf of its membership to enhance and foster business practices in the agricultural building industry.
“The work RIDBA champions is paramount to not only the business development of the agricultural building industry, but the quality and safety of projects,†says Martin. “From contractors, fabricators, designers, surveyors, planners to manufacturers – everyone in the agricultural building industry is invited onto stand 7.720 to have one-one-one conversations with RIDBA.â€
The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) has launched the RIDBA Building Awards for 2019. In what is a bi-ennial event for RIDBA, the awards remain the highlight of the industry calendar, recognising innovation and excellence amongst members in the industrial and agricultural buildings industry.
Entries are now open for four award categories covering the full spectrum of the industries that RIDBA represents:
Rural – Cattle, Equestrian, Captive (zoo) and Domestic
Industrial – Light, Medium or Large
Other – Retail, Manufacturing, Leisure, Education and MOD
Training – Schemes and Projects or Managers and Apprentices
The deadline for entries is 9 November at 5:00pm and the winners will be selected by a panel of independent industry experts who will be looking for high quality workmanship, technical complexity and environmental qualities amongst additional criteria. The RIDBA Training Award will recognise the commitment of RIDBA members to investing in a qualified and skilled workforce.
The winners will be announced by a special guest in front of over 100 industry guests at an Awards Dinner taking place at the De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on Friday 15 March 2019. From securing a competitive edge to being recognised for outstanding work, there are several reasons to enter the Awards. Award winners are also highlighted in RIDBA promotional materials and wider industry publications so the Awards are an excellent opportunity for RIDBA members to raise their company profile.
RIDBA Chairman, Mike Hammond said:
‘It is exciting to be a part of the RIDBA Awards for 2019. After the success of 2017, I am looking forward to seeing the projects that members are going to enter, as I have seen some truly remarkable work. I’d encourage all members to get their projects in; a RIDBA award will be the sign of a true industry benchmark and demonstrate the excellence and diversity within our industry.’
The RIDBA Awards 2019 are open exclusively to RIDBA members as well as suppliers, architects and specifiers working with RIDBA members. The Awards entry form can be completed here.
Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays on Agricultural Buildings
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are becoming an increasingly common sight on buildings across the UK, as owners attempt to turn sunlight into cash while doing ‘their bit’ for the environment. Farm buildings are no exception, especially where electricity is required to power plant and processes within the building. If, however, the PVs are not installed correctly, taking proper account of the type and condition of the roof, their installation can lead to potential problems over their service life. Retrofitting PVs onto existing roofs can be especially problematic if the original roof and supporting structure were not designed for the additional loading.
This article assumes that the roof cladding is made from steel or aluminium sheet, since these materials provide the best support for the PVs and allow indefinite safe access for future maintenance. PVs may be installed on fibre cement roofs, but in this case, the panels should be supported by a frame erected above the roof cladding to avoid loading the cladding itself.
Types of PV
PV installations on roofs may be divided into 3 types:
Inclined roof mounted
In-plane roof mounted
Roof-integrated.
Inclined roof mounted PVs are commonly used on flat or low pitch roofs and allow the panels to be supported at the optimum angle for receiving solar energy irrespective of the roof pitch. They comprise PV modules laminated onto carrier panels, which are in turn supported by a framing system. The frame system may be anchored through the roof directly to the purlins to resist wind uplift, or attached to the roof sheets. Some systems use ballast to resist wind uplift, so do not require penetrations. The downward forces are transmitted to the roof via pads, which are generally shaped to suit the cladding profile. The frames may be installed parallel to the length of the building, or twisted through a few degrees on plan, to point as close to south as the building allows. The primary disadvantage of inclined roof mounted PVs is the weight of the system, which is typically in the region of 20 kg/m2. Given that single skin steel cladding (0.7mm gauge) only weighs 7 kg/m2, it is apparent that the PV adds considerably to the dead load on the roof structure. Where ballast is used to resist uplift, the weight of the system can be as high as 35 kg/m2.
In-plane roof mounted PVs are probably the most common in use on agricultural buildings. As the name suggests, the PV modules are installed in the plane of the roof slope, so do not require an additional framed structure. An obvious disadvantage is that the inclination of the panels is fixed to the pitch of the roof. However, since agricultural buildings typically have roof slopes between 15 and 25 degrees, this is less of a problem than on industrial buildings. On the positive side, in-plane systems are relatively lightweight, typically < 10 kg/m2 and are suitable for installation on either existing or new roof structures.
There are numerous systems available in the UK, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Options include:
PV trays with clipped connections – ideal for use with standing seam roofs
PV trays with adhesive bonded connections – ideal for use with trapezoidal profiles
PV strips (narrow trays) – designed to suit the cladding profile.
The first two options are designed to run across the ribs of the cladding profile, so are often installed in long strips running along the length of the building. By contrast, the narrow strips are designed to run down the roof slope. An additional advantage of the clipped tray is that the whole PV panel can be removed in the case of damage and replaced without damaging the roof sheeting.
Roof-integrated PVs comprise PV modules that are integrated with the roof cladding in the factory and then installed on site as part of the building envelope. This type of system is mainly suitable for use on standing seam roofs, so is rarely used in agricultural applications. A typical roof-integrated solution comprises flexible thin-film PV laminates adhesively bonded to the pan of a standing seam cladding system. The laminates are very lightweight, giving a total system weight of only 7 kg/m2 including the weight of the cladding sheet. Furthermore, no penetration of the roof skin is required and there are no implications for the building structure. On the down side, in the event of laminate damage, the whole standing seam sheet needs to be replaced, since the laminate cannot be detached from the cladding.
Image courtesy of M.D. Anthony
Loading on PVs
When designing a building to support a PV array, the structural engineer needs to consider the implications for the loading on the building structure. There are 4 issues to consider:
Additional dead loading due to the weight of the PV system
The need for access to maintain the panels
The impact on wind loading
The potential for snow drift.
The additional dead load will depend on the type of PV system as noted above. Where inclined roof mounted systems are used, the weight of the frames and panels is likely to have an impact on the design of the building structure. This is unlikely to be the case for the in-plane systems. The structural engineer should also consider the impact on downslope roof loads and ensure that the panels cannot slide down the roof. There are no specific requirements given in BS 5502-22 in terms of access loading for PV maintenance, but it is probably wise to use 0.6 kN/m2 (as used on industrial buildings) rather than the 0.4 kN/m2 allowed on some agricultural buildings.
The wind loading will also depend on the type of PV system. For roof-integrated PVs, the wind loads will be identical to those on a conventional building, since the PV is part of the envelope. In-plane roof-mounted panels experience wind uplift due to wind acting directly on the roof surface, as well as potential uplift due to the offset between the panel and the roof sheeting. This offset creates a void, resulting in an additional internal pressure component. BRE Digest 489 provides guidance on this issue. Inclined panels require special wind load calculations due to the action of the wind as it blows over the panels (analogous to installing a wing on the roof). BRE Digest 489 also provides guidance on this type of panel.
In Service Issues
When considering the installation of PV panels on the roof of a new or existing building, the following issues need to be considered:
Access for maintenance
Durability of the envelope
Ease of replacement.
The installation of PV panels will inevitably increase the requirement for maintenance access with consequential implications for health and safety. Designers must ensure that the roof cladding and supporting structure are suitable for this purpose. Special attention should be given to the non-fragility of the roof (minimising the risk of falling through the roof), walkability (minimising the risk of damage) and fall protection (minimising the risk of falling off the roof). The first two issues may be addressed by specifying steel cladding of an appropriate gauge and profile (and fixing it correctly).
PV panels provide a trap for dirt and debris, which can accumulate to the detriment of the cladding panels. The lack of natural airflow and rainwater washing will both contribute to this problem. If the dirt contains corrosive salts, these can have a negative impact on the durability of the cladding, especially in coastal or industrial environments. Good maintenance is therefore essential.
It is quite likely that the PV panels will fail many years before the cladding has reached the end of its life. Building owners, therefore, need to consider how they will replace the panels without needing to replace the whole roof.
Conclusions
The use of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of agricultural buildings provides a means for farmers to meet some their energy demand while having a positive impact on the environment. Modern agricultural buildings designed by a professional structural engineer with profiled steel roof cladding provide an ideal base for PV arrays, provided that sufficient attention is paid to the design of the building to meet the additional loads and that an adequate provision is made for future maintenance.
The new report details how a Nature Recovery Network can be established by mapping out important places for wildlife, which need to be protected, as well as key areas where habitats should be restored. The Wildlife Trusts believe new laws are needed, including an Environment Act, to ensure this happens. Local Authorities must be required by law to produce local Nature Recovery Maps to achieve the new Government targets that we are calling for. It’s vital that we increase the extent and quality of natural habitats – to turn nature’s recovery from an aspiration to a reality.
The report launch comes at a critical time for wildlife. It coincides with the final week of two key government consultations which present a rare opportunity – the first in living memory – to influence the future of both national farming and planning policy and how these impact on nature in England. Precious wild places and the species that depend on them have suffered steep declines over the past 70 years; intensive farming and urbanisation have been significant causes.*
Image Courtesy of The Wildlife Trusts
Now the public has a chance to call for change – so that planning rules, farm support and regulation work together towards the recovery of nature and wildlife. The Wildlife Trusts are urging people to respond to both consultations. The Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment proposes the creation of a Nature Recovery Network. To take this forward Nature Recovery Maps should be at the foundation of future farming and planning policy, guiding habitat creation by farmers and housing developers to ensure it achieves government targets for wildlife’s recovery.
Protection for Local Wildlife Sites – important havens for wildlife that are supposed to be recognised in planning policy – have been dropped from the draft National Planning Policy Framework. This is backward step that would undo basic protection for 42,000 of these special places for wildlife.
Stephanie Hilborne, Chief Executive, The Wildlife Trusts, says: “Nature is valuable for its own sake and is the foundation of our society and of our economy. Yet we have neglected its value for too long. We need to substantially improve our farming and planning policies which are currently up for review; and we need an ambitious Environment Act that puts nature’s recovery on to a statutory footing. The only way any of this can work is if there are Nature Recovery Maps in every part of the country. This can help build the Nature Recovery Network that future generations deserve.â€
The consultation on the future for food, farming and the environment closes on 8th May. It asks where public money, in the form of subsidies to farmers, should be spent in the future. It will also help to establish how the rules and standards for land management should be set and enforced. Farming practices are one of the key reasons for wildlife decline in the countryside, so if we want nature’s recovery we need a revolution in the way that farmland is managed. What works for wildlife will be good for people, too. Farmers need healthy soils and large populations of pollinators, like bees, to grow crops. We need clean, healthy water running into our rivers. We need a wildlife-rich countryside to relax in. To ensure this, The Wildlife Trusts want to see rules that:
Reward farmers and land managers for the benefits they provide for society, like clean water, healthy soils and a wildlife-rich countryside
Replace the Common Agricultural Policy with a system that supports public benefits and environmental outcomes for society
Changes the culture of regulation, making it easier for farmers to help nature without being weighed down by unnecessary paperwork, inspections and bureaucracy.
The consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework closes on 10th May. The rules that guide planning for development will shape the future of housing. About 36 square miles of land are used by new developments every year and so the outcome of this consultation is hugely important for wildlife. The Wildlife Trusts want to see rules that:
Protect wildlife and secure recognition of Local Wildlife Sites (which lose protection under the current proposals)
Integrate wildlife habitats into new developments – for wildlife and people
Commit to an improvement for wild species and habitats from all development (‘net biodiversity gain’)
Require that new developments contribute to a national ‘Nature Recovery Network’ by including this in local planning strategies
Find out about The Wildlife Trusts’ #ActSwiftly campaign urging people to respond to the two consultations. Swifts arrive back to the UK in late April and early May. The swift is a bird that needs towns and the countryside to nest and feed in; it is emblematic of the need for wildlife-rich habitats in both environments.
Editor’s note
*For information about wildlife decline see the latest State of Nature report 2016. It shows more clearly than ever before that nature is in serious decline across the UK. Over the last 50 years, 56% of species have declined, while 15% are at risk of disappearing from our shores altogether. For the main drivers of decline turn to pages 12 & 13 of the report. The Agricultural Management and Climatic Change Are the Major Drivers of Biodiversity Change in the UK – academic paper published alongside SoN is more specifically focused on the causes of nature’s decline.
DCCTSS is fully aware of the CPR and the importance of CE Marking, which has often not been the case with many Local Trading Standards offices. Acting as the main point of contact for RIDBA on all cases, DCCTSS will follow up directly with other Local Trading Standards offices, allowing a more efficient way for RIDBA members to report non-compliance.
All RIDBA Steel Frame Manufacturers have achieved CE certification as part of the RIDBA membership criteria and this agreement takes a significant step in helping to make the industry a fairer place. RIDBA members are critical to ensuring the success of this partnership by making RIDBA aware of any cases of non-compliance, which can be reported anonymously. This is a fantastic opportunity for RIDBA and its members to lead the way in ensuring that non-member businesses not complying with CE Marking are reported.
Principal Trading Standards Officer at Dorset County Council, Martin Thursby said: “We are delighted to form a Primary Authority Partnership with RIDBA and look forward to working closely together to drive up compliance with the Construction Products Regulation in non-member companies. As well as being a legal obligation, compliance with the regulations ensures safety and a level playing field in the industry.”
RIDBA Chairman, James Anthony said: “This is a massive step forward for RIDBA and something we have been looking at for some time. The number one issue for our members is compliance with CE marking and the frustration caused by companies operating illegally and not complying with the Construction Products Regulation. Dorset has already demonstrated how effective it can be in dealing with non-compliance so we look forward to a successful partnership.â€
BCSA CRAFT Training – A New Apprenticeship Model for Structural Steelwork
Research carried out by The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) shows that many companies in the structural steelwork sector cannot gain access to apprenticeship training for core specialist roles, limiting the take-up of apprentices in small and medium sized companies.
In response, BCSA has launched a new apprenticeship training programme that allows companies in the structural steelwork supply chain, of all sizes and based in any location, to take on and train apprentices.
The CRAFT apprenticeships are based on the traditional methods of learning through workplace coaching and mentoring. The training has been developed by breaking down each role into separate elements, creating individual modules for each course. During and after completion of the modules, the apprentice is expected to gain further experience and workplace training.
Lantra Awards Corporate Provider
BCSA has achieved Lantra Corporate Training Provider Status for its CRAFT apprenticeships, meaning that CRAFT apprenticeships are delivered under the umbrella of the awarding body.
The CRAFT Process
Detailed written modules have been developed that describe and give pictorial evidence of the equipment used, or tools required, and how they are safely used. The apprentice commences each module by reading the appropriate materials, and referring back to them where necessary. Health & Safety is always the first module.
Workplace coaches are identified by the employer. They should be experienced tradespeople demonstrating good working practices to carry out the role. They will ensure the apprentice understands the tasks in each module, supervising the apprentice as they undertake these activities.
The employer also identifies a validator who has the role of coordinating the apprentice’s placement with different coaches for the training modules. The validators are accepted by Lantra based on their experience, knowledge and qualifications.
The validator assesses the knowledge and competence of the apprentice on completion of each module, including reviewing the evidence of their training, which is done against a standard assessment plan.
Available Apprenticeships
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The Outcomes
Since the launch of CRAFT, 63 apprentices have been registered by BCSA member companies. Of these, 32 have completed and are employed in a permanent capacity with the company they trained with. Some companies have chosen to use CRAFT as supplementary training for apprentices that are enrolled in local colleges, and for upskilling existing employees.
Find Out More
Visit BCSA For information about the training outcomes and to sign up to CRAFT training. For further information email [email protected]
Peter Walker, BCSA Director of Health, Safety & Training
The United Kingdom is blessed with a fairly mild winter climate, but it is not uncommon for a significant snowfall to occur at least once every winter, bringing with it the usual transport chaos and school closures. In Scotland and North East England, heavy snow is more common and the problem increases with altitude. For farmers, especially those with livestock, the snow is a cause for concern and, if possible, many farmers will try to bring their animals indoors during the worst of the weather. For their sake, it is essential that the buildings erected on farms and elsewhere are sufficiently strong to withstand the worst winter snow, including drifted snow where appropriate. Fortunately, there is a relatively simple design method that frame manufacturers can follow to ensure that their buildings are safe. This article aims to describe this method and highlight the key issues.
Snow loading on buildings
There are two fundamental types of snow loading that can act on a building structure and it is important to distinguish between them:
• Uniform snow loading
• Snow drift
All buildings should be designed for uniform snow load as there will always be an element of distributed snow, even if some drifting occurs. Some buildings, especially those with obstructions against which the snow could accumulate such as parapets or walls, should also be designed for snow drift loading. While snow drift loading is usually much higher than the uniform snow load, it is limited to a relatively small area and is subjected to lower safety factors by the design standards. Snow drift loading may also occur on buildings that are susceptible to snow sliding off a higher roof onto a neighbouring lower one.
All snow loading ultimately has to be carried to the foundations by the cladding, purlins and building structure. It is, therefore essential that building designers take account of the snow when designing all elements of the building (cladding, purlins, rafters, columns and foundations) and the connections between them. For steeply pitched roofs, the building designer should also give consideration to the down-slope component of the snow loading acting on the roof cladding and ensure that sufficient fasteners are provided.
Factors affecting snow loading
Location
Some parts of the country are more susceptible to snowfall than others. A number of meteorological factors influence the depth and frequency of snowfall at a given location, beyond the expertise expected of a steel frame manufacturer or structural engineer. Fortunately, data from many years of meteorological records have been analysed to produce simplified guidance in the form of a snow map and a simple equation to allow for site altitude. Both are published in the National Annex to the BS EN 1991-1-3. The snow map, which has been reproduced in Figure 1, divides the country into a number of zones, according to the predicted intensity of the 1 in 50 year snow event. As one might expect, the highest snow loading occurs in Scotland and eastern areas of England.
Altitude
The depth of snow fall naturally increases with altitude. This is catered for by a simple equation in BS EN 1991-1-3 that gives site snow load in terms of site altitude and snow zone (taken from the map). It is therefore a relatively simple matter to obtain the ground snow loading for any location in the UK. Multiplying by another factor, known as the shape factor, gives the uniform snow loading on the roof of the building.
Parapets and obstructions
Parapets and other obstructions against which the snow may accumulate cause snow drifts resulting in localised high snow loads well in excess of the uniform snow load. These need to be taken into account in the design of the roof cladding and its supporting structure and may require additional local strengthening of the roof (e.g. purlins at closer centres). Where snow drifts against a wall or parapet, there is also the possibility of a horizontal force from the snow onto the cladding and structure. In extreme cases this could give rise to sway in the frames.
Neighbouring roofs
Where a building is erected adjacent to an existing taller one, building designers need to be aware of the possibility of snow falling off the higher roof onto the lower building causing local overloading of the roof cladding and supporting structure. The same could also be true if a low mono-pitch extension were built against a duo-pitch shed. The snow load in this case will depend on the roof slope area of the taller building and the area of the lower roof onto which the snow is likely to fall (i.e. the size of the heap formed on the lower roof). If there is a significant height difference between the two roofs, there is also the risk of impact loading due to the momentum of the snow as it hits the lower roof. This loading is likely to be far greater than the equivalent static load. RIDBA is aware of examples where such roofs have collapsed in practice.
Snow loading calculations
Snow loading is site and building specific so should be calculated for each building project. This is not as onerous as it sounds, since the only two factors affecting the uniform snow loading are the location (expressed as a snow zone) and altitude. It does however mean that a steel frame designed for a farm in Cornwall is unlikely to be able to withstand the snow loading of a typical winter in North Yorkshire (although the wind loading is probably worse in Cornwall). Taking account of the influence of neighbouring buildings and obstructions, the snow drift loading could differ between two buildings on the same farm!
The magnitude of the snow loading should be determined using BS EN 1991-1-3 (part of Eurocode1) and its UK National Annex. For agricultural buildings, it may be permissible to apply a reduction to the snow loading obtained from the Eurocode, depending on the use and occupancy level of the building. For further details, see BS 5502-22. When designing the structural frame, the snow loading is assumed to act at the same time as the dead load (e.g. self-weight) and any positive (downward) wind loading. BS EN 1990 gives the appropriate safety factors to apply to this combination of loading. Access for maintenance (imposed load) is considered as a separate load case and is combined with the dead load only. Snow drift loading is considered separately and is treated as an accidental load case with lower load factors.
Figure 1 – Characteristic ground snow load map taken from UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-3 Permission to reproduce extracts from British Standards is granted by BSI Standards Limited (BSI). No other use of this material is permitted. British Standards can be obtained in PDF or hard copy formats from the BSI online shop.Â
Concluding remarks
The design of any steel or timber framed building is dependent on the magnitude of the snow loading acting on the building. Since the snow loading is location specific, it should be calculated for each and every building project, although in practice it may be simpler to specify a standard uniform snow load calculated for a particular zone up to a specified altitude (this approach will be conservative for most buildings). Snow drift loading is building specific and bespoke calculations are required for each case. If in doubt, frame manufacturers should seek assistance from a qualified engineer or speak to the RIDBA technical consultant.
The RIDBA Board is delighted to award Honorary Membership to long-serving member, Jim Loynes, BSc (Hons) CEng MIAgrE . RIDBA Chairman, James Anthony said: “Jim’s commitment to the industry and RIDBA is second to none and he is thoroughly deserving of this honour.”
Jim first heard about the Farm Buildings Association (FBA) while at college when his buildings lecturer, Paul Douglas, mentioned it in his lectures. Then, a couple of years after graduating in 1979, Jim took up a position as, Technical Information Officer, at the Farm Buildings Information Centre. There, under the guidance of ex-ADAS advisor, Arthur Cowin, and his manager, Bruce Brockway, he became a regular attendee at local FBA events and presentations. Jim toured around the country collecting information for their journal, the Farm Buildings Digest.
The NAC hosted many FBA committee meetings at the FBIC offices. Jim said, “I was fortunate to meet many ‘leading lights’ in the FBA – far too many to mention here – but I will never forget the likes of Roger Sayce, Bill Marshall, David Souter and Sir Pat Astley-Cooper and many more, who all made a lasting impression on me and ultimately influenced my career in ‘Rural Buildings.’”
In the late 1980’s, the FBIC was renamed as the Farm and Rural Buildings Centre (FRBC), and the FBA, which appeared to be going through similar difficult times, changed its name to the Rural Design and Buildings Association (RDBA) in an attempt to encourage new members to join. Also around that time, FBIC and FBA were very much involved in continuing to foster good design and high building standards in rural buildings. Thus the ‘trade’ organisation, the Agricultural Construction Industry Liaison Group (ACILG), was formed to promote BS5502: Buildings and Structures for Agriculture.
In 1984 Jim joined the ADAS Farm Buildings Group as a technical officer and moved to Leeds, where he worked under the leadership of Bill Dempsey. He quickly progressed to become a Senior Consultant, and finally the National Livestock Building Specialist. During this time, ADAS had been working towards privatisation, at the direction of the Government, and the organisation he had been in for nearly 14 years became a separate company in 1997.
In September 1997, Jim took up a post as, Senior Lecturer, in Farm Buildings and Environmental Engineering at Harper Adams University College. The college became a fully-fledged university, under the Chancellorship of HRH Princess Anne in December 2012, and is now known as Harper Adams University (HAU). He worked at Harper for 20 years as Head of the Engineering Department, and after having a stroke in 2008, he stepped down, becoming the Associate Head of Department until his retirement on 1st September 2017.
Jim said: “I have been associated with and a ‘member’ of RIDBA for over 35 years and I feel very proud that this commitment has been recognised in the award of honorary membership – thank you very much. Although I am busy doing odd jobs here and there I am really enjoying my ‘retirement’ and again wish to thank my RIDBA associates for all your support and friendship over the years and, in particular, the honour you have bestowed upon me!”
First Project for New UP Distributor Installed at Mountbatten Estate
January 4th, 2018: United Products has announced the completion of its first project with Wright Steel Construction, at the Mountbatten family home, Broadlands Estate, near Romsey.
The building, a cold rolled portal frame with a single skin, will be used by the Romsey Show Committee, to store their show equipment.
United Products (UP), part of the CA Group of companies, specialises in delivering made to measure buildings to the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors.
Stuart Buckham, from Wright Steel Construction, which supplies and installs buildings in kit form anywhere within the UK, explained: “This was an excellent first project to have been involved with. We signed as a distributor with UP because of the high quality products, service and follow up on offer. Cost effective and delivered on time, the whole process was extremely user friendly and we have been impressed with the end product.â€
Michael Hammond, Business Development Manager for UP, added: “As the newest member of The Shed Network, UP’s team of distributors based throughout the UK, we worked closely with Wright Steel Construction throughout the design phase, using the MultiBuild software package. We then manufactured and handed over the bespoke building in kit form to Stuart’s team on the ground who installed it to the highest standards. We look forward to our next project together.â€
UP designs, manufactures and delivers a wide range of steel products including profiled sheets, gutters, flashings, rainwater goods, sections, purlins and rails as well as bespoke fabrications.
All building components are CE marked, comply with British Standards and meet ISO 9001-2008 requirements.
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