Kingspan Off-Site
Encyclopedia
Kingspan Off-Site is a manufacturer of timber
and steel
building systems. It is a division of the Kingspan Group plc
.
products can be traced back to the Ward brothers’ construction
company, set up in Yorkshire
in 1947. Kingspan Group
(based at Kingscourt
, Ireland) acquired the Wards Business in 1997 and restructured it to become Kingspan Metl-con in 2004, specialising in off-site steel technologies. In 2007 Kingspan further increased its structural steel division with the acquisition of Banro, which was later rebranded as Kingspan Off-Site Profiles and Sections.
Building System (SIPs). Incorporating SIPs technology, the Kingspan TEK Building System was launched in 2001. Kingspan Off-Site then acquired Century Homes, set up by the McCaughey brothers in Monaghan
, in 2005. Kingspan Century continues to operate in Ireland offering a similar portfolio of solutions as Kingspan Off-Site in the UK. In 2006, Potton, a self-build specialist, and Pace Timber Frame also became part of the group as a result of further acquisitions.
In 2007 all business units, including Potton, Banro, Century, Pace, Fabrik and Off-Site merged to form the Kingspan Off-Site super division.
In addition to the complete building systems, Kingspan Off-Site also supplies a range of components including roof trusses, engineered timber floor joists, architectural façade carrier systems, lightweight concrete façades, floor cassettes and balconies, as well as a recently introduced collection of low carbon technologies.
Kingspan Logic open panel timber frame is used for both residential and commercial developments as it can be used for buildings up to 6 storeys high. Kingspan Logic can also have insulation
pre-fitted in a variety of thicknesses.
The UK’s first ever net-zero carbon house was constructed using the Kingspan Off-Site TEK Building System. The award-winning Kingspan Lighthouse was the first house to reach Code level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, the Government standard to which all new homes will have to be designed and constructed by 2016.
. The project, part of English Partnerships
’ Carbon Challenge, will create up to 200 zero carbon homes, designed to meet Code level 6 of the UK Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes
. The Kingspan TEK Building System will be used by developer Barratt Developments
in the construction of the development, which will offer a mix of affordable and private homes.
The challenge will deliver the first development of zero carbon homes and communities well in advance of this becoming a mandatory requirement for all new homes in 2016, and help the housebuilding sector demonstrate that the targets are feasible and can be commercially viable. The Kingspan TEK Building System will be the key component in Barratt Development’s supply chain, specified for its excellent thermal performance and minimal wastage.
As well as zero-carbon homes, the project will create eco lifestyles by transforming Hanham Hall, a listed building, into a centre dedicated to community use, incorporating rainwater capture systems and include sustainable drainage, farmers’ shops, a car club and bicycle storage.
The demonstrator house was one of a range of 35 house and apartment models designed by the SIXTYK Consortium for the Design for Manufacture competition. The Kingspan TEK Building System was central to achieving the performance requirements set out by the competition’s criteria. The requirements included design flexibility, affordability, adaptability, sustainability and an excellent EcoHome rating, all at a low cost.
The SIXTYK house model range achieved excellent thermal
and airtightness efficiency due to the specially designed jointing method and junction details inherent in the TEK Building System, which minimise air leakage through the joints once constructed.
The Kingspan TEK Building System was also used to control costs through the manufacturing and site assembly process to ensure the house models could be constructed within the £60k budget.
Timber
Timber may refer to:* Timber, a term common in the United Kingdom and Australia for wood materials * Timber, Oregon, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
and steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
building systems. It is a division of the Kingspan Group plc
Kingspan Group
-History:Founded in the 1960s, the company floated on the Irish Stock Exchange in 1989 with a value of IR£20m. It expanded into insulated panels and timber-framed construction via a series of acquisitions, among them Century Homes in 2005 and the European insulation arm of CRH plc in 2010 and has a...
.
Steel solutions
Kingspan Off-Site’s range of steelSteel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
products can be traced back to the Ward brothers’ construction
Construction
In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of human multitasking...
company, set up in Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
in 1947. Kingspan Group
Kingspan Group
-History:Founded in the 1960s, the company floated on the Irish Stock Exchange in 1989 with a value of IR£20m. It expanded into insulated panels and timber-framed construction via a series of acquisitions, among them Century Homes in 2005 and the European insulation arm of CRH plc in 2010 and has a...
(based at Kingscourt
Kingscourt
Kingscourt, historically known as Dunaree , is a town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is located near the Cavan-Meath border and has a population of over 3,000 making it the fourth largest town in Cavan. The town was founded near the site of the old village of Cabra, by Mervyn Pratt, towards the end...
, Ireland) acquired the Wards Business in 1997 and restructured it to become Kingspan Metl-con in 2004, specialising in off-site steel technologies. In 2007 Kingspan further increased its structural steel division with the acquisition of Banro, which was later rebranded as Kingspan Off-Site Profiles and Sections.
Timber frame solutions
In 2001 Kingspan Off-Site purchased a German-based business, TEK Haus, which manufactured a Structural Insulated PanelStructural insulated panel
Structural insulated panels , SIPs, are a composite building material. They consist of an insulating layer of rigid polymer foam sandwiched between two layers of structural board...
Building System (SIPs). Incorporating SIPs technology, the Kingspan TEK Building System was launched in 2001. Kingspan Off-Site then acquired Century Homes, set up by the McCaughey brothers in Monaghan
Monaghan
Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan in Ireland. Its population at the 2006 census stood at 7,811 . The town is located on the main road, the N2 road, from Dublin north to both Derry and Letterkenny.-Toponym:...
, in 2005. Kingspan Century continues to operate in Ireland offering a similar portfolio of solutions as Kingspan Off-Site in the UK. In 2006, Potton, a self-build specialist, and Pace Timber Frame also became part of the group as a result of further acquisitions.
Façade solutions
Kingspan Off-Site’s product range was extended in 2006 by the purchase of Fibrecon. Established in 2001, Fibrecon manufactures insulating wall panels consisting of a lightweight reinforced concrete face. This business has since been rebranded as Kingspan Fabrik.In 2007 all business units, including Potton, Banro, Century, Pace, Fabrik and Off-Site merged to form the Kingspan Off-Site super division.
Overview
Kingspan Off-Site manufactures structural building systems, including the Kingspan Logic Building System, the TEK Building System and the Kingspan Metro Building System.In addition to the complete building systems, Kingspan Off-Site also supplies a range of components including roof trusses, engineered timber floor joists, architectural façade carrier systems, lightweight concrete façades, floor cassettes and balconies, as well as a recently introduced collection of low carbon technologies.
Timber Frame
The Kingspan TEK Building System is used by social housing providers to enable thermally efficient homes to be built quickly. Products are precision-engineered and pre-insulated off-site, minimising the time spent on-site and the overall build time. The Kingspan TEK Building System was used in the Kingspan Lighthouse project.Kingspan Logic open panel timber frame is used for both residential and commercial developments as it can be used for buildings up to 6 storeys high. Kingspan Logic can also have insulation
Building insulation
building insulation refers broadly to any object in a building used as insulation for any purpose. While the majority of insulation in buildings is for thermal purposes, the term also applies to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation...
pre-fitted in a variety of thicknesses.
Steel Solutions
The Kingspan Metro Building System is a whole panelised loadbearing building method. It comprises a range of off-site manufactured, cost effective unitised 2D panel assemblies, providing fast on-site assembly.Façade Systems
Kingspan Fabrik façade systems consist of a lightweight reinforced concrete face fixed onto a Kingspan Architectural Façade Carrier System. Constructed off-site, the Fabrik system provides a complete insulated façade solution and can be installed in one drop, ready for internal lining. A range of colours and external effects are offered for the Fabrik system. They can also be tailor made to suit the customer’s requirements. Kingspan Fabrik façade panels are also available as standalone items for fixing on-site.Special Projects
Kingspan LighthouseThe UK’s first ever net-zero carbon house was constructed using the Kingspan Off-Site TEK Building System. The award-winning Kingspan Lighthouse was the first house to reach Code level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, the Government standard to which all new homes will have to be designed and constructed by 2016.
Carbon Challenge
Kingspan Off-Site is the main supply chain partner in a project to create England’s first zero carbon community at Hanham Hall, near BristolBristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
. The project, part of English Partnerships
English Partnerships
English Partnerships was the national regeneration agency for England, performing a similar role on a national level to that fulfilled by Regional Development Agencies on a regional level...
’ Carbon Challenge, will create up to 200 zero carbon homes, designed to meet Code level 6 of the UK Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes
Code for Sustainable Homes
The Code for Sustainable Homes is an environmental impact rating system for housing in England and Wales, setting new standards for energy efficiency and sustainability which are not mandatory under current building regulations but represent important developments towards limiting the...
. The Kingspan TEK Building System will be used by developer Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments PLC is one of the largest residential property development companies in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1958 as Greensitt Bros. but control was later assumed by Sir Lawrie Barratt. It was originally based in Newcastle upon Tyne but is now located at David Wilson's former...
in the construction of the development, which will offer a mix of affordable and private homes.
The challenge will deliver the first development of zero carbon homes and communities well in advance of this becoming a mandatory requirement for all new homes in 2016, and help the housebuilding sector demonstrate that the targets are feasible and can be commercially viable. The Kingspan TEK Building System will be the key component in Barratt Development’s supply chain, specified for its excellent thermal performance and minimal wastage.
As well as zero-carbon homes, the project will create eco lifestyles by transforming Hanham Hall, a listed building, into a centre dedicated to community use, incorporating rainwater capture systems and include sustainable drainage, farmers’ shops, a car club and bicycle storage.
60k House
One of the house designs from the SIXTYK Consortium’s winning entry in the Design for Manufacture competition was constructed using Kingspan Off-Site’s TEK Building System opposite the Building Centre in London, providing visitors to the centre with a first hand experience of what an innovative £60,000 home will look like.The demonstrator house was one of a range of 35 house and apartment models designed by the SIXTYK Consortium for the Design for Manufacture competition. The Kingspan TEK Building System was central to achieving the performance requirements set out by the competition’s criteria. The requirements included design flexibility, affordability, adaptability, sustainability and an excellent EcoHome rating, all at a low cost.
The SIXTYK house model range achieved excellent thermal
Thermal
A thermal column is a column of rising air in the lower altitudes of the Earth's atmosphere. Thermals are created by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface from solar radiation, and are an example of convection. The sun warms the ground, which in turn warms the air directly above it...
and airtightness efficiency due to the specially designed jointing method and junction details inherent in the TEK Building System, which minimise air leakage through the joints once constructed.
The Kingspan TEK Building System was also used to control costs through the manufacturing and site assembly process to ensure the house models could be constructed within the £60k budget.