Benefits of Offsite
Sustainable homes for under €150k? Its doable
Clare-based chartered building surveyor Fergus Merriman outlines how he’s built a sustainable, affordable home with no energy costs for less than €150,000 and how this model could be easily replicated. Read the full article here
Seven Benefits Of Offsite Construction
Offsite construction has been becoming more prevalent in the construction industry, as it brings many advantages over traditional on-site construction methods. It refers to planning, designing, fabricating, and assembling building elements at a different location from where they will be permanently installed. Read the full article here
Benefits of light steel framing
Andrew Way, an associate director at the Steel Construction Institute, discusses how light steel framing can deliver fast, adaptable and cost-effective buildings. One of the main advantages of light steel framing is its versatility and the range of building types for which it can be used. Read the full article here
Covid-19 restrictions have driven traditional industry to seek out offsite construction solutions
Horizon Offsite provides structural light gauge steel products for use in constructing walls, floors, ceilings and roofs. The fully-accredited structural building system encompasses an in-house design team expert in offsite construction technologies, manufacturing through the Horizon facility in Cahir, County Tipperary and installation of the system on site by the team of Horizon-certified installers. Read the full article here
Offsite Construction: The Future of Home-Building in Ireland
Might offsite construction be key to tackling Ireland’s housing crisis? Read the full article here