SIMPLIFYING SPECIFICATION AND PROCUREMENT
EOS NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 13 AUGUST 2022
Welcome to In the Frame – in this issue we focus on our accreditation and awards success together with looking forward to Offsite Expo and how our Thrubuild® system is setting the standard for 21st century living.
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Meet the Team at Offsite Expo
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EOS Gain BOPAS Accreditation
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Industry Award Nominations
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Sky House Sets the Standard
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DELIVERING CONFIDENCE AND CERTAINTY IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS 2022 is on track to be one of our most successful years ever, in this issue we have lots of positive news to share. The EOS team are celebrating after reaching the finals of no less than three prestigious construction industry awards with a total of 10 nominations. We are very proud that the collaborative expertise of EOS and our Etex Group partners, Siniat, Promat and FSi have been acknowledged by such eminent judging panels. Our safety-first systems approach is not only receiving recognition from some of the most high-profile industry awards but following a rigorous assessment, we are now delighted to announce that EOS has gained Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) Accreditation. We take our responsibilities as a manufacturer extremely seriously. Our light steel frame systems are meticulously tested, manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards and are now backed by BOPAS Accreditation. Our aim is to deliver confidence and certainty in the construction process and empower specifiers to be technical forerunners in the offsite sector. These achievements have only been made possible by our dedicated team who share our vision and values. My thanks and appreciation go to all those involved!
Steve Thompson Managing Director, EOS Part of Etex NW
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MEET THE EOS TEAM AT OFFSITE EXPO Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 20 and 21 September 2022 – Offsite Expo will welcome more than 4,000 visitors, host over 130 exhibition stands and present 100 speakers. The EOS team will be out in force with a high-profile presence at the event showcasing a revolutionary two-storey feature build e-house and presenting in the CPD Accredited masterclass forum. To be launched at Offsite Expo, e-house showcases our new service offering which will be available next year. Constructed from our ground-breaking Thrubuild® system, e-house is the ultimate in advanced offsite construction methods delivering outstanding pre-manufactured added value. With various cladding, window and door options, the e-house on show at Offsite Expo uses Thrubuild® to its maximum effect with factory fitted brick slip cladding to the ground floor and above, Cedral weatherboard cladding developed by one of our Etex Group partners which realises stunning exteriors with a long-life expectancy. Delivering advanced offsite added benefits – doors and windows can now also be factory fitted with the objective of installing the structure on site for an entire house complete with cladding, doors and windows in just a matter of days. Areas of the e-house at Offsite Expo will be left exposed to reveal the light steel frame structural systems, other parts will just have external boarding installed with the internal build-up visible and the remainder will be complete. This presents the ideal opportunity for housing developers, architects, engineers and specifiers to get down to the detail and discover how this advanced systems approach can deliver residential projects in record time whilst enhancing build quality and performance values.
To book your place go to: www.offsite-expo.co.uk
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COMPLETE AND COMPLIANT SYSTEMS
It’s official –and ourCompliant systems Systems Complete are now BOPAS Accredited!
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EOS is taking the construction industry forward by pioneering a certified systems approach, helping specifiers to comply and compete in challenging markets.
Backed by rigorous testing and now BOPAS Accreditation, our Pre-Assembled Frames (PAF), Thrubuild® and Thruwall® systems get the safety and building performance balance right through the combination of light steel framing, external sheathing, internal wall linings and glass mineral wool insulation. Only tested configurations are available and following a validation process, Etex award a 30-year product and performance warranty. BOPAS Accreditation is recognised by principal mortgage lenders as providing the necessary assurance underpinned by a warranty provision that residential properties will be readily mortgageable for at least 60 years. BOPAS provides assurances that our light steel systems are fit for purpose and eliminate the uncertainty surrounding the construction for valuation purposes. Importantly BOPAS demonstrates to funders, lenders, valuers and purchasers that homes built from non-traditional methods of construction will be durable, delivered to high quality standards and stand the test of time.
To learn more about our complete and compliant systems go to: www.eosframing.co.uk/eos-solutions
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COMPANY NEWS It’s Official – EOS are in the Finals! We are extremely privileged to work on some ground-breaking projects that clearly resonate with judging panels and our recent product innovations are also receiving great acclaim.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS SPECIALISTS AWARDS With two nominations shortlisted in the Envelope Specialist of the Year category, members of the EOS team headed to London in July to present to the awards judging panel. Under the banner of ‘Taking a Safety-First Systems Approach to Building Envelopes’ – our collective entry for our Thrubuild®, Thruwall® and Pre-Assembled Frames (PAF) join three other high-profile finalists. Our second submission to reach the finals – ‘Pre-Assembled Frames Eliminating Risk in External Envelopes’ – focuses on our latest ground-breaking non-loadbearing infill solution. The awards will be announced on 22 September at The Brewery, London.
BRITISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARDS It is a total privilege to be nominated for the Industry Innovation Champion for our commitment to technical excellence and the approach we have taken to building safety and performance. Regulations typically deal with individual products and how they perform in tests - we believe material providers should have full-scale testing regimes. Through detailed testing of the entire system, we can accurately achieve precise performance delivering improvements in long-term safety, quality and in-use operation. We will be off to London again in September to present to the judging panel and the awards will take place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on 12 October.
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IN THE FRAME OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS And finally, we have received an unprecedented seven nominations reaching the finals of the Offsite Awards. We are extremely proud to report that three of the ten finalists in the Best Use of Steel category are EOS projects. The Offsite Awards will be returning to Coventry Building Society Arena once again on 20 September 2022, following Offsite Expo where EOS will have a major presence. The awards received over 200 entries from companies who are at the forefront of the industry in terms of innovation and expertise, so reaching the finals is a major achievement with such fierce competition. SKY HOUSE (THRUBUILD®)
FINALIST: Private Housing Project of the Year & Best Use of Steel Technology Sky House is derived from the homes unique roof gardens and expansive glazing with unrivalled views from every level. Created by Architects CODA – the development aims to establish a close-knit neighbourhood centred around open spaces. Working with strategic partner light steel frame specialist EOS, CODA have embraced the best in offsite construction to produce a range of precision-engineered housing types that can be delivered to the highest quality on fast-track construction programmes. PRE-ASSEMBLED FRAMES (PAF)
FINALIST: Product Innovation Award Developed by EOS and Etex partners to eliminate risk and uncertainty surrounding the design and specification of external envelopes – our Pre-Assembled Frames have been created to meet industry demands. Pre-cut, prefabricated and preassembled in controlled factory conditions, these non-loadbearing infill systems for concrete and steel mainframes are delivered to site as assembled panelised units. Delivering cost and time benefits making programme savings of up to 30% – PAF systems offer 60-minute fire resistance and provide a 30-year product and performance Etex warranty.
EDGAR WOOD ACADEMY (PRE-ASSEMBLED FRAMES)
FINALIST: Best Use of Steel Technology Designed by architects Sheppard Robson the new £17m Edgar Wood Academy was procured via the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Framework. Comprising a three-storey teaching block encompassing 57 classrooms and a sports hall, national contractor Wates Construction appointed EOS to custom design, engineer and manufacture an advanced light steel Pre-Assembled Frames (PAF) system to ensure the project complies with the regulatory 70% PMV (Pre-Manufactured Value) which has been set within the DfE’s framework agreement.
PORTSMOUTH INTERNATIONAL PORT (THRUBUILD®)
FINALIST: Best Use of Steel Technology, Infrastructure Project & Commercial Project of the Year Leading provider of construction and infrastructure services Kier was commissioned to construct new border control buildings for Portsmouth International Port. EOS was appointed to design, engineer and offsite manufacture an advanced Thrubuild® light steel loadbearing system for the project. This is not the first time our Thrubuild® system has been used to create ‘a building within a building’ but this type of highly sustainable approach does throw up some unusual challenges!
To discover more about EOS go to: www.eosframing.co.uk/information-centre/#video-library
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CASE STUDY Sky House Sets the Standard for 21st Century Living DELIVERING UNPARALLELED LEVELS OF OFFSITE ADDED VALUE With minimal Scandi interiors and a fully loaded specification complete with over 1,000ft2 of space, each Sky House includes the latest app-enabled heating systems, solar panels, energy recovery hot water and of course ‘Low E’ everything throughout.
Created by award-winning Architects CODA, based on the ‘back-toback’ housing concept – Sky House Construction aims to establish a close-knit neighbourhood that is centred around open spaces. The design references the area’s industrial heritage with the saw-toothed roofs in a sensitive contemporary style echoing commercial developments of the past. Superbly located, Waverley Phase 02 is just five minutes from Sheffield and Rotherham at the heart of a new residential community in South Yorkshire. Featuring 40 of the next generation three-bedroom flex Sky Houses and four-bedroom end townhouses – all homes are tailored for the design conscious buyer.
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This contemporary approach is continued behind the facade. Using modern methods of construction the structural solution for the Sky House development is EOS Framing’s ground-breaking Thrubuild® light steel system which was selected as it integrates complete walling and flooring solutions which offer performance guarantees and fire resistance of 60 – 120 minutes. Offering unparalleled levels of offsite added value, delivering structures faster backed by the latest testing to achieve assured performance, the system range has been engineered to the latest Eurocodes. After completing thorough fire, acoustic, weathering, airtightness and mechanical testing – Thrubuild® systems are supported by an Etex 30-year product and performance warranty.
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SKY HOUSE – contemporary design delivered through an advanced Thrubuild® approach
ASSURED PERFORMANCE By considering and rigorously testing all components together as a complete system, Thrubuild® can be relied on to offer excellent fire, acoustic and thermal capabilities to meet the needs of the Sky House Construction team.
PARTNERSHIP APPROACH Engineers from EOS worked with CODA’s architectural team to rationalise their design by adjusting walls and loading path lines through the building, optimising the cold rolled steel Thrubuild® solution and value engineering out various hot rolled steel elements. Reducing costs and construction carbon emissions. EOS Framing’s steel is made from 59% recycled content and is 100% recyclable. Manufactured from the most abundant component on earth, steel can be recycled or reused endlessly without detriment to its properties. Offering the best strength-to-weight ratio our Thrubuild® system improves efficiencies. Lighter structures not only reduce material consumption but also concrete in the ground.
Using an offsite system approach achieved predictability of costs and enhanced the construction programme – shaving months from the build schedule when compared to traditional construction methods. Sky House Construction were therefore able to reduce financing costs and shorten the period of construction liability for Waverley Phase 02. Contemporary thinking runs right throughout this project – with increasing build quality, the safety and wellbeing of occupants being central to every design and specification decision. Creating bright, airy and spacious accommodation, Sky Houses set the standard for 21st Century living.
To find out more about our award-winning projects go to: www.eosframing.co.uk/projects
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