Support Archive - Metal Technology

Technical Support

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:46:16 +0000

Metal Technology offers dedicated architectural advisory consultation with comprehensive design advice. Metal Technology’s regional architectural advisors analyse the whole design and consider the influencing factors in each project. The approach is always to offer a fit-for-purpose, value engineered product that covers all aspects of the clients brief.

Metal Technology will provide the following support through their team of regional Architectural Advisors:

A dedicated architectural advisory service with comprehensive design advice.
Fully tailored and project specific NBS specifications.
Guidance on the implications imposed by the current Building Regulations.
Guidance on BREEAM and Window Energy Ratings.
Thermal assessments and “U” value calculations.
Guidance and free air calculations in connection with ventilation strategies.
Guidance on Secure by Design.
Extensive technical literature with full AutoCAD Support.

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CPD

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:46:01 +0000

As an approved provider of RIBA CPD Seminars, Metal Technology provides a range of high quality CPD seminars to architects and specifiers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of their technical support.

Metal Technology offers the following approved seminars:

Passive House Design – Aluminium Facade Systems

The main aim of the CPD is to provide an understanding of the following items relating to Passive House and Aluminium Façade Systems:

Passive House Standard
PHPP – Passive House Planning Package
Solar Heat Gain
Façade U-Values
Thermal Bridges
Ventilation
Installation
Airtightness
Items to be wary of in relation to Passive House
Relevant UK standards and regulations to which we all need to comply as an industry.

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Window Selection: A Specifier’s Guide

The presentation will allow architects to assess window systems in terms of their material, function and performance in relation to their specific project requirements.

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Aluminium: Building a Sustainable Future

This seminar will provide information on:

Properties of aluminium
The sustainability of aluminium
Aluminium extraction
Production of aluminium
Aluminium recycling
BREEAM assessment of aluminium windows
Aluminium windows within the BFRC’s Window Energy Rating scheme
Thermal performance of aluminium windows
Sustainability through responsible sourcing and partnering of suppliers

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Market Sector

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:45:51 +0000

Metal Technology Ltd has been involved in the design process with architects and designers for numerous projects. These projects are extensive and cover a very wide range of building type across the construction market. Metal Technology Ltd recognises these key market sectors to be:

Health
Education
Government and Local Authority
Commercial
Housing / Residential
Hotel / Leisure
Retail
Ministry Of Defence (M.O.D)

Metal Technology has considerable experience in initiatives such as Public Private Partnerships, Public Funded Initiatives, Building Schools for the Future and other frameworks that fall under these market sectors. Through experience they have a clear understanding of a sustainable design and a commitment to supply chain.

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Sustainability

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:45:35 +0000

Metal Technology promotes open discussion within its supply chain regarding environmental performance and the environmental objectives of the company. This is endorsed by its Environmental and Quality Policy Statements relating to ISO 14001 and ISO9001.

Metal Technology has a clear commitment to sustainable products that can offer the best available carbon footprint and Global Warming Potential (GWP) for each particular product. Embodied energy (energy to produce, transport and manufacture) and environmental impact are also considered as part of the procurement package.

Metal Technology as a company recycles all its waste under ISO 14001 and is committed to the principles of BES 6001 — The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products.

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Project Support

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:43:24 +0000

As Metal Technology’s presence within the construction industry has grown, they have through experience, found that the key to success is not only achieved through specifications, but in providing support for the main contractors as well as the glazing sub-contractors. Metal Technology sees liaising with the main contractors in the following areas as the key to any project success:

Specification:
Prior to tendering for any project it is essential that all aspects of the glazing specification should be agreed between the client, main contractor and their architectural partners. This is critical to the continuity of the project and maintenance procedures, which should be implemented. It will also contribute greatly to keeping the project within budget.

Planning:
The key to successful management of the project is through planning and the implementation of this at the earliest point in the contract. This can only be achieved if the main contractors subscribe to the supply chain ethos. Through careful planning Metal Technology and its fabricator/installer network can eliminate potential programme and manufacturing problems – “less haste more speed”.

Programming:
Once the contract has been established programmes can then be agreed. This should involve liaison between the main contractor, fabricator and the systems company. Programme meetings should be held regularly and timescales agreed between all parties. Any variations should be advised through the supply chain.

Processing:
Agreed programmes will facilitate Metal Technology in processing materials in advance. They will ensure that adequate timescales for powder coating, thermal breaking and fabrication are allowed. This will prove invaluable and will ultimately be the most important factor in the success of the project.

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Partnerships

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:43:11 +0000

When considering fenestration design, Metal Technology firmly believes that it is important to identify all aspects of the glazed elements function at the outset. Encompassing these common design criteria at the early stages of the design process ensures that the most competitive glazing solution is achieved.

In partnership with the main contractor, Metal Technology’s architectural advisors will look at the whole design and consider the influencing factors for each project. The approach is always to offer the client a fit-for-purpose value engineered product that covers all aspects of the clients brief.
Metal Technology will offer the main contractor guidance on the following influential factors:

Product:
- Full and comprehensive product range
- Test report summaries
- System guarantees and life expectancy
Partnership Support:
- Technical input
- Training
- Project audits
- Fabricator network
Design Criteria Analysis
- Comprehensive specification
- Guidance on the implications of the current building regulations
- Thermal assessments
- Free air calculations
Guide to BREEAM and sustainability
Guide to Window Energy Rating
Guide to Secure By Design

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Market Sector

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:42:57 +0000

Metal Technology has been involved in the design process with Architects and Designers for many projects. These projects are extensive and cover a very wide range of building type across the construction market. Metal Technology recognises these key market sectors to be:

Health
Education
Government and Local Authority
Commercial
Housing/Residential
Leisure
Retail
Ministry Of Defence (M.O.D)
PFI/PPP/BSF

Metal Technology has considerable experience in initiatives such as Public Private Partnerships, Public Funded Initiatives, Building Schools for the Future and other such like Frameworks that fall under some of these market sectors. Through experience they have a clear understanding of a sustainable design and a commitment to supply chain.

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Sustainability

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:42:25 +0000

Metal Technology fosters open discussion with all interested parties regarding environmental performance and the environmental objectives of the company. This is endorsed by its Environmental and Quality Policy Statements relating to ISO14001:2004 and ISO9001:2000.

Metal Technology as a company recycles all its waste under ISO14001 and is committed to the principals of BES 6001 — The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products.

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Product Training

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:37:16 +0000

Committed to Training

Metal Technology recognises the importance of training our fabricators from office staff through to factory operatives. Trained staff ensure high quality production and installation. The expertise of our fabricators ensures that Metal Technology continues to provide excellence in service and project completion.

Fabricators who view training as an integral part of their business will understand that this is essential to a company’s growth and success. High quality completed projects encourage repeat business for both the fabricator and systems company.

To help support our fabricator network Metal Technology has developed a purpose-built training facility. At this facility, product fabrication and installation training are available for all staff.

Our training facility provides:

Product Knowledge

Windows

Detailed Manual Review
Fabrication Cutting and Prepping
Window Assembly Practical – Fabrication
Ironmongery Component Assembly
Glazing
Window Assembly Practical – Hardware and Glazing

Curtain Walling

Detailed Manual Review
Fabrication Cutting, Prepping and Component Assembly
Curtain Wall Practical – Fabrication and Installation
Glazing
Curtain Wall Practical – Gaskets and Glazing
Brise Soleil and Louvres
Specialist Curtain Wall Systems

Installation

Windows

General Overview
Health and Safety
Site Set-up. (i.e. Health and Safety, Glass Storage, Material Handling, Programming)
Fixings
Glazing
Installation Practical
Gaskets and Sealants
Site Audits

Curtain Walling

General Overview
Health and Safety
Site Set-up. (i.e. Health and Safety, Glass Storage, Material Handling, Programming)
Bracketry
Installation
Gaskets and Sealants
Installation Practical
Glazing
Glazing Practical
Site Audits

If you wish to find out more about training please click on our training section, from the menu to view available dates for courses.

Product Knowledge 1 – Windows	Product Knowledge 2 – Curtain Wall

Installation 1 – Windows	Installation 2 – Curtain Wall

Fabrication 1 – Windows	Fabrication 2 – Curtain Wall

Please Note: Courses may be re-arranged subject to demand or on request. Courses require a minimum of 6 attendees however this can comprise of a representative from multiple companies. Please check and confirm that a course it proceeding on the dates indicated prior to booking flights, accommodation etc. In addition to the scheduled training dates, Metal Technology can also provide product-specific onsite ‘toolbox talk’ training for manufacturing and/or installation upon request. Please liaise directly with our technical department to agree on suitable training needs and dates.

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Software Training

scaffold — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:37:02 +0000

Estimating Support

Accuracy in estimating is important to any fabricator. A vital element of this process is the software available to process the large volumes of tender documents received. To this end Metal Technology have partnered one of Europe’s leading software suppliers to offer the fabricator a bespoke estimating, drawing and production package with a direct link to CNC equipment ensuring efficient and accurate manufacture.

Metal Technology’s LogiKal software is specifically tailored to suit the needs of the aluminium window, door and curtain walling construction company. It enables manufacturers to create easily understandable estimates and to manage all aspects of an order from quotation to production. This system also has the ability to create full section drawings that can be released in Autocad format, and provide structural and thermal calculations for each job as it is processed.

The software is user friendly and with the benefits of training support from Metal Technology, staff can very quickly operate this system with competence and accuracy.
Initial LogiKal Training course covers:

Labour/Fabrication
Home Page Overview
User Data Base – Estimation Data, Labour Hours, Glass/Panels
Entering a Project – Windows
Entering a Project – Curtain Wall and Doors
Edit/Copying Existing Projects
Reports – Estimating, Fabrication, Order, Quotation/Invoice
Hardware Macros

Metal Technology can offer bespoke courses designed to cover specific requirements for more advanced users. Please contact our Estimating Manager to arrange a consultation.

LogiKal Training (Estimating)

Please Note:
Courses may be re-arranged subject to demand or on request.
Courses require a minimum of 6 attendees however this can comprise of a representative from multiple companies. Please check and confirm that a course it proceeding on the dates indicated prior to booking flights, accommodation etc.
In addition to the scheduled training dates, Metal Technology can also provide product specific onsite ‘tool box talk’ training for manufacturing and/or installation upon request. Please liaise directly with our technical department to agree on suitable training needs and dates.

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