Over recent years, there has been increased confusion in the market-place regarding the measurement and description of the gauge (thickness) of pre-finished steel and the impacts this can have on the design of the building envelope. In response to this, Corus Colors has published a new technical paper - The effect of gauge on pre-finished steel roof and wall cladding performance - which provides an overview of the key role gauge must play in the development of effective roof and wall cladding systems.

Corus Tubes has today announced the launch of INSTALL+ TM a new steel tube product specifically developed by Corus to comply with the European Construction Products Directive (CPD) and also to ensure product suitability for certain applications coming under the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). INSTALL+ TM (dual certified to both BS EN 10255 and BS EN 10217-1) has been developed by Corus Tubes for use by industry leaders in a wide variety of construction applications, including heating and ventilation, air conditioning, compressed air, other pressure systems and general industrial conveyance. It is currently the only conveyance tube on the market that embraces both the CPD and PED in one product.

Leading manufacturer of pre-finished steel for roof and wall cladding, Corus, has launched a brand new digitally advanced website designed to provide customers with all the advice, support and information they need for a successful refurbishment project.

Corus Colorcoat Prisma® in metallic silver has been specified for the walls of the Aldershot Centre for Health in Hampshire. For the client, the Wilky Group, sustainability was key to the design of the Health Centre. The high thermal insulation of the building fabric means that the predicted energy consumption will be well below government set targets. Corus Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel was also used to reinforce the contemporary aesthetic of the building.

Corus Colors is celebrating recognition of Confidex Sustain® as an outstanding development after being acknowledged by six high profile industry award schemes. Having been announced as the winner of the Chartered Institute for Waste Management’s award for Sustainable Product Development of the Year - which recognises products that have been designed or produced to impact sustainability – Confidex Sustain® was also recognised in the B2B Marketing Awards 2008 best product launch category as runner-up.

Corus has today announced the publication of a groundbreaking technical paper - ‘Fire Performance of pre-finished Steel Cladding Systems’ – taking an in-depth look at present requirements for fire safety, and providing building designers with guidance on the legislative and insurance requirements that need to be considered when it comes to addressing fire performance. The performance of a building in a potential fire situation is one of the primary considerations that needs to be taken on board right from the initial design stages.

Corus has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and sustainability through investment in two new facilities at its Shotton site in North Wales. The first is a £6 million investment in the Corus Panels and Profiles Shotton Panel Line No 1. The new state-of-the-art production line is the most automated and efficient in Europe.

The new fire station in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester has used Corus Colorcoat HPS200® in Goosewing Grey as part of a Euroclad SF500 roofing system. The Corus product has now been superseded by Colorcoat HPS200® Ultra which offers an exciting new colour range and dramatically improved colour and gloss performance. Colorcoat HPS200® Ultra comes with the market leading Confidex® Guarantee now the longest and most comprehensive guarantee for pre-finished steel products available in Europe with up to 40 years cover.

Stuart Marshall has been appointed Business Development Manager for Corus Living Solutions (CLS) in a move that underlines the company’s commitment to growing its profile as a leading UK volumetric off-site manufacturer.

Displaying bright yellow voluminous petals, Corus’ ‘Fresh Flower’ pavilion created its own sunshine at Princes Garden, Imperial College as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2008. Designed by award winning architects Tonkin Liu, supported by engineers Adams Kara Taylor and jointly commissioned by Corus and the LFA 2008, the joyful appearance of the ‘Fresh Flower’ pavilion is the ultimate expression of the 2008 Festival theme FRESH.

The current government has committed itself to an ambitious plan to build an estimated three million new homes in areas currently suffering housing shortages. In addition to this, is the news that the number of new mortgage approvals has hit a record low, reports of falling house prices, acute skill shortages in traditional techniques and an increasing demand for sustainable construction, all resulting in the UK housing market reaching a turning point.

Corus Panels and Profiles composite panel roofing and wall systems – Superdeck ® and Trimapanel® - have contributed to the construction of the Ideal Homes Eco-House which formed the central attraction at this year's show. Designed by renowned concept designer John Prewer, the Ideal Homes Show Eco-House showcases how eye-catching pragmatic solutions are available to address issues including climate change, the depletion of fossil fuels, as well as adapting to new building regulations and changing lifestyle requirements of households in the 21st century.

Renowned sports stadia architect, HOK Sport Architecture has specified Corus Colorcoat HPS200® pre-finished steel as part of the roof cladding at MK Dons new stadium. The new home for the Dons meets UEFA's Four Star specification.

Corus Panels and Profiles, part of the market leading metal producer, has today announced that all of its built up profile products will now carry the CE mark. This will effectively remove barriers to trade throughout the European Economic Area (EEA) opening a gateway to a market of over 450 million consumers.

As part of its commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Corus is hosting a series of lectures in London, Newcastle and Belfast on a range of topics relating to Steel in Construction.

Thursday 12 July: Winners of the 2007 Corus Architectural Student Awards were today announced at a prestigious ceremony held at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Alan Todd, General Manager at Corus, says “The success of steel construction has been based on solid market lead technical development. Corus’ strategy across construction has been to identify the technical issues in individual sectors of the market then develop a steel based solution to solve them.”

Corus is inviting students to register their intent to enter its nineteenth Architectural Student Awards1 ‘H2Ouse - Living on the water’. Climate change and its affect on rising sea levels is the theme for this year’s award, which challenges students to design a creative housing solution utilising steel that will benefit a community living in an area either threatened by unpredictable water levels, or permanently on water.