In UK construction, SFS stands for Steel Framing Systems. It refers to lightweight, cold-formed galvanized steel studs used primarily for external infill walls in mid-rise buildings.
Standard SFS wall build-ups with U-values, fire ratings, acoustic specs. UK specifier’s reference.
Metsec SFS vs Hadley, FrameFast and EOS — UK specifier’s comparison. Gauge, deflection, fire rating, lead time and price compared. When to substitute Metsec.
Everything specifiers need on SFS cladding — build-up, brick ties, BSA compliance, UK 2026 cost ranges.
The definitive UK guide to Steel Framing Systems — what they are, where they’re used, and how they meet 2026 standards.
Gateway 2 is finally working — approval times have dropped from 48 weeks to 13. But SFS submissions still get returned. Here’s what BSR wants in the four evidence categories, and how to pass first time.
12,000+ UK construction companies entered insolvency between 2023 and 2025. Tier 1 contractors now run five checks before appointing an SFS subbie. Here’s what they look at, and why trading history matters.
SFS infill or blockwork? A head-to-head on five axes — cost per m², programme weeks per floor, Part L 2025 thermal performance, fire compliance, and load on the primary frame. Honest about who wins where.
UK Build-to-Rent has passed 130,000 homes and SFS has quietly become its default construction method. Here’s why steel framing aligns with BTR’s three pressures — speed to stabilisation, standardisation and cladding-risk.
Most published SFS guidance is written for clients and contractors, not specifiers. This 7-point checklist tells architects exactly what to ask of an SFS subcontractor at RIBA Stage 3 — and the red flags.
The single SFS detail that causes more on-site problems than any other — what a deflection head does, the three system types in UK use, fire-rated detailing, and the five mistakes that destroy compliance.
Fire-rated SFS specification in the post-Grenfell era — what EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 ratings actually mean, typical tested through-wall build-ups, and the five common mistakes that invalidate Gateway 2 compliance.