The recently updated brochure, ‘Structherm Fastbuild® & the Code for Sustainable Homes’, is now available both as a hard copy and to download via Structherm’s website. This updated brochure is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable home building using Structherm's precast concrete building system, providing valuable information about the Fastbuild system and its performance.

Hanson Structherm Marketing Executive Damian Haigh discusses how an external wall insulation system was recently used to externally upgrade a 10 storey high rise block in Rowley Regis, Sandwell. This block was constructed in the 1960’s using a concrete frame which was then infilled with a single brick skin. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s Property Condition Survey identified that external refurbishment was required due to several problems associated with poor thermal performance including:

The NEW Structherm Fastbuild® brochure is a welcome addition to the current range of brochures and provides valuable information about their precast concrete building system.

With approximately 60 commercial and public property fires in the UK every day, construction site blazes pose the most serious safety risk and are a significant contributor with around 11 per day.* Whilst there is always some risk of fire in any building, the level of fire resistance is dependent on the quality of construction and materials used. Precast concrete systems, such as Structherm Fastbuild®, can reduce the risk of fire posed by events such as vandalism on site, give inherent protection compared to other build methods and minimise disruption to the site schedule and to residents in the surrounding area.

With approximately 60 commercial and public property fires in the UK every day, construction site blazes pose the most serious safety risk and are a significant contributor with around 11 per day.* Whilst there is always some risk of fire in any building, the level of fire resistance is dependent on the quality of construction and materials used.

Hanson Structherm Marketing Executive Damian Haigh discusses the technical aspects of a unique Structural Insulated Cladding system used to refurbish non-traditional and prefabricated reinforced concrete (PRC) house types. - The unique system is a cost effective method of extending the life of a defective property, whilst also improving the external appearance and thermal efficiency. One major advantage over other remedial solutions is that the installation is completely carried out externally allowing occupants to remain in their homes during refurbishment.

The prestigious Sustain’ Magazine Awards for 2010 were held in The Great Hall at Chelsea Football Club on the evening of 2nd March.

Hanson Structherm are launching Multirend, a new multi-stock brick effect render finish allowing accurate colour and texture matching to most multi-stock bricks. The new finish will compliment Structherm’s comprehensive selection of high quality Italian and Traditional renders and finishes that have been used in refurbishment projects for over 25 years.

Structherm’s new Education in Focus brochure is a welcome addition to their current range of sector brochures and provides valuable information about new build and external refurbishment solutions available for primary and secondary schools, colleges, academies and universities. Structherm have been providing education solutions to the construction industry for over 25 years.

Staff at Structherm Ltd are celebrating after winning the Best Hard To Treat Project (Manufacturer) award at this years National Insulation Awards hosted by the National Insulation Association. The company has been working in partnership with Liverpool Mutual Homes on the Daneville Estate project where around 600 non-traditional Boswell type properties were in need of urgent external refurbishment.

The Staybridge Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a fine example of Offsite Construction in action. The 6 storey hotel was completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule due to expert planning, well managed site liaison and new product innovations. The 6 storey hotel was constructed of Structherm Fastbuild™ precast concrete wall panels, stairs and precast concrete hollow core floors over a steel frame podium.

If you think that you can only build box-like structures with pre-cast concrete panel systems think again. Structherm Fastbuild allows for endless design options from authentic 19th Century Regency style apartments - like the Grosvenor House project in Cheltenham to state of the art contemporary buildings – like The Crescent in Cheltenham.

On 4th October 2007 Structherm Ltd were awarded “Construction Product Manufacturer of the Year” by Contract Journal for their structural cladding product. Structherm have been manufacturing the structural cladding panel at their factory in Meltham for 25 years. In that time an impressive track record has been built up: In excess of 15,000 properties have been structurally clad since 1983 without failure or claim.