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LGSF (SFS)

Pro’s Con’s

• Light Weight: - Foundation • Additional fire proofing may be
requirements reduced, saving required compared to RC Frame

time and money • Early engagement of LGSF
• Fast installation and erection of contractor is required at design
buildings: not affected by Weather stage to ensure that the design is
• Less labour intensive: fewer site optimised for a LGSF Building.
operatives required to install
• Other trades can start as soon as
the first floor is installed: -
programme can be reduced
• Over 20% less embodied carbon
energy than traditional methods of
construction

• Reduced waste from site: all steel
waste can be recycled
• Higher proportion of materials can
be recycled after building life
Pros/Cons
• Perfect for restricted sites
• Quicker return on investment

Timber Frame

Pro’s Con’s

• Lower cost than LGSF historically • Generally require heavy
but with timber price increase this machinery to install
is now a level playing field • Timber being a living product
• Factory controlled environment as tends to shrink and twist when
like LGSF drying out

• Easier to manipulate on site than • High fire protection costs
other construction methods • Limited to 11m in height for
buildings
• Higher settlement of 8-10mm per
floor
• Cost of timber is increasing at a
high rate
• 3x heavier than LGSF: leads to
increased foundation type

• Harder to get to restricted sites