steel framing

Frameclad is once again spearheading the charge to take sustainability to another level with the launch of ECO-LSF – a more environmentally conscious light steel frame option.

Produced from 100% recycled content, this milestone marks a major step in Frameclad’s commitment to low carbon construction and the future of responsible building practices. Often referred to as ‘Green Steel’ – ECO-LSF is produced using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology. Unlike traditional blast furnace methods, EAF uses electricity generated from renewable sources to melt and recycle scrap steel. The result is a product that not only delivers the performance and reliability expected from Frameclad but also offers major environmental advantages.

As with most other sectors of the economy, the construction industry is coming under increasing pressure to become more sustainable and to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of projects.

Together with environmental initiatives, such as the London Plan 2021, which requires medium- and large-scale construction projects in London to have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and carbon footprint statements as part of the planning application, central government and local authority policies place increased pressure on architects, developers and clients to design and construct buildings using sustainable materials and methods.

Registered Social Landlords and Housing Associations are facing challenging times. With the increase in Local Authority housing targets, the need to build at speed is essential but compliance and safety combined with quality – are of equal importance.

With a 14-strong in-house team of designers and engineers, light steel frame specialists Frameclad are gearing up to meet the demands of the Future Homes Standard which comes into force next year. The more stringent regulations are designed to reduce carbon emission by 75-80% than homes delivered under current regulations.