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100ftx50ftx16ft in Ledbury

Another photo up date of our job in Ledbury, now in the process of reducing the levels The job is 100ftx50ftx16ft  If you would like any more information on what we could offer you contact us on: 01299 488988 or email info@buildings-uk.com or take a look at our website www.buildings-uk.com

Why should you use a steel framed building to house calves?

Steel framed buildings with concrete flooring either purpose built as calf housing or an existing building should not be too large for the farm's system. This is because calves up to four weeks of age are temperature sensitive animals under UK winter conditions. Large  buildings may create an airspace that is difficult to maintain. Gust of wind and shifting air movements may produce draughts or cold zones and with large numbers of animals under one roof there is a heightened risk of disease. If steel frames sheds are being built it would be better to construct a number of smaller ones. As well as more manageable airspace, it would make for a more hygienic/clean and flexible unit. The upside of using steel framed buildings in this way is the buildings durability, longevity  and adaptability of the space that can serve purposes other than calf rearing. They can also be custom built to your every requirement. PROS They will last They are adaptable and can serve...

Changes to permitted development rights

Today the Government announced changes to the permitted development rights for agricultural buildings.  The key changes to note are: ⇾ An increase in the size of new agricultural buildings from a maximum of 465 square metres to a maximum of 1000 square metres ⇾Changes to the rights for conversion of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses to allow: • Up to 3 larger homes within a maximum of 465 square metres • Up to 5 smaller homes each no larger than 100 square metres • A mix of both, within a total of no more than 5 homes, of which no more than 3 may be large homes  ⇾A one-year extension to the temporary permitted development right to convert storage and distribution buildings to residential use. Changes will come into effect from 6th April 2018.

Custom Designed Steel Buildings

Every Steel building whether Industrial or Agricultural we supply are custom designed to your requirements. Every building is individually designed to the very latest structural requirements and codes of practice. All statutory requirements will be adhered to and you will be provided with your own design supplied by our consultant structural engineers. Our highly skilled team of metal workers fabricate the steel buildings at our U.K. factory and we are confident that our Steel Buildings are of the highest quality available on the market today. Browse the gallery of past Industrial & Agricultural buildings we have completed. If you see a project similar to what you are looking for Get in touch with us on 01299 488988 and we can help you whatever stage the project is at. Here are just some of the reasons why our long list of very happy customers choose to work with us: Our guarantee: All our buildings & work carried out carry a 5 year guarantee. Planning permi...