Commercial

Commercial Structures
That Mean Business.

From single warehouse units to multi-building commercial parks — SFBS delivers large-scale steel frame structures on time and on budget.

Sectors We Serve

Built for Every Industry

01

Warehouses & Storage

Large-span clear-floor warehouse structures engineered for maximum usable floor area. Portal frame design eliminates internal columns.

  • Clear spans to 40m+
  • Eave heights 5m–15m
  • Loading dock integration
  • Mezzanine floors
  • Roller shutter doors
  • Sprinkler-ready design
02

Office Buildings

Modern, energy-efficient office structures built to BREEAM standards. Flexible floor plates and full M&E coordination.

  • Open-plan floor plates
  • Full structural engineer sign-off
  • Raised access flooring ready
  • Curtain wall glazing options
  • Roof terrace capability
  • BREEAM design approach
03

Retail & Leisure

High-quality retail units, showrooms, and leisure facilities. Fast build programme minimises trading disruption.

  • Column-free showroom spans
  • Feature façade options
  • Drive-through configurations
  • Multi-storey capability
  • Landlord shell or fit-out
  • Covered walkways & canopies
04

Industrial Units

Cost-effective industrial and manufacturing facilities. Crane beams, pit-over-pit designs, and heavy floor loadings all accommodated.

  • Overhead crane integration
  • Heavy floor loadings (50kN/m²+)
  • Vehicle maintenance pits
  • Acid/chemical resistant floors
  • ATEX zone design
  • Multi-bay configurations
The SFBS Advantage

Why Choose Steel Frame for Commercial?

Steel frame construction outperforms traditional build methods on almost every metric that matters for commercial development: speed, cost, flexibility, and sustainability.

With SFBS, you get a single point of contact from design through to handover. No procurement headaches, no sub-contractor management. Just a building delivered on time.

40%
Faster than traditional build
25%
Cost saving vs concrete frame
90%
Steel recyclability rate
100%
UK Building Regs compliant
CE Certified Materials

Premium Building
Materials

Every material we specify is CE certified, independently verified, and sourced from industry-leading manufacturers. Quality is non-negotiable.

Universal Steel Beams (UB)
Tata Steel

Universal Steel Beams (UB)

S355 Grade, 152×89 to 914×419

Hot-rolled universal beams for primary structural frames. Available in full S275/S355 grade range.

Universal Steel Columns (UC)
Tata Steel

Universal Steel Columns (UC)

S355 Grade, 152×152 to 356×406

Universal column sections engineered for axial load-bearing in multi-storey steel frame structures.

Hollow Structural Sections (SHS)
ArcelorMittal

Hollow Structural Sections (SHS)

CHS/SHS/RHS, 21.3–508mm OD

Square and rectangular hollow sections for columns, trusses, and architectural steelwork.

Steel Purlins & Side Rails
Metsec

Steel Purlins & Side Rails

Zed & Sigma, 100–300mm depth

Cold-formed steel purlins and side rails for roof and wall cladding support systems.

Cold-Rolled Steel Sections
Hadley Group

Cold-Rolled Steel Sections

Thickness 1.0–4.0mm, bespoke

Precision cold-rolled steel profiles for secondary structural and infill members.

Insulated Roof Panels
Kingspan

Insulated Roof Panels

U-value 0.16 W/m²K, 100–200mm

High-performance PIR insulated composite roof panels with concealed fixing system.

Insulated Wall Cladding
Kingspan

Insulated Wall Cladding

U-value 0.18 W/m²K, 80–160mm

Factory-assembled insulated wall panels combining structural facing and built-in insulation.

Profiled Steel Roofing Sheet
Corus Colorcoat

Profiled Steel Roofing Sheet

0.4–0.9mm, Plastisol/HPS200

Single skin profiled steel roof sheeting in a wide choice of profiles and Colorcoat finishes.

Metal Standing Seam Roofing
Stramit

Metal Standing Seam Roofing

0.6–0.9mm Aluminium/Steel

Concealed fixed standing seam roof system offering superior weatherproofing and clean aesthetics.

Composite Cladding Panels
Metecno

Composite Cladding Panels

Core thickness 40–200mm

Bonded composite panels with steel facings and polyurethane insulation core for industrial facades.

Structural Bolts & Anchors
Lindapter

Structural Bolts & Anchors

Grade 8.8/10.9, M12–M36

High-strength structural bolts, shear studs, and hollofast anchors for steelwork connections.

Base Plates & Column Cleats
Calder Steel

Base Plates & Column Cleats

S275/S355, custom fabrication

Laser-cut and welded base plates, cleats, and end plates for beam-to-column connections.

Stud Welding Connectors
TRW Nelson

Stud Welding Connectors

Ø16–25mm, 75–200mm height

Through-deck welded shear studs for composite floor construction.

Self-Drilling Fasteners
Hilti

Self-Drilling Fasteners

Galvanised/Stainless A2/A4

Corrosion-resistant self-drilling screws and rivets for thin-gauge steel-to-steel connections.

Galvanised Foundation Bolts
Peikko

Galvanised Foundation Bolts

Grade 4.6/8.8, M24–M56

Cast-in anchor bolts and grouted base plate connections for steel frame foundations.

Grout Pads & Levelling Plates
Sika

Grout Pads & Levelling Plates

Compressive strength >80 MPa

Precision non-shrink grout systems for base plate bedding and level adjustment.

Steel Decking Sheets
Richard Lees

Steel Decking Sheets

0.9–1.2mm, 50–80mm trough depth

Profiled composite steel deck for concrete slabs in multi-storey frames.

Rigid PIR Insulation Board
Kingspan Kooltherm

Rigid PIR Insulation Board

Lambda 0.018 W/mK, 25–150mm

Ultra-thin premium performance rigid insulation boards for walls, floors, and flat roofs.

Mineral Wool Batts
Rockwool

Mineral Wool Batts

Density 45–200 kg/m³

Non-combustible mineral wool acoustic and thermal insulation for steel frame infill panels.

Cavity Barrier System
Nullifire

Cavity Barrier System

EI30/EI60/EI90 rated

Intumescent and mineral wool cavity barriers meeting UK Building Regulation fire requirements.

Breathable Roofing Membrane
Wraptite

Breathable Roofing Membrane

SD value ≤0.06m, A2-s1,d0

Air- and watertight vapour-permeable breather membrane for external steel frame enclosures.

Structural Steel Lintels
Catnic

Structural Steel Lintels

Hot-dip galv., span to 4800mm

Hot-dip galvanised steel lintels for masonry infill panels and window openings in steel frames.

Thermally Broken Window Frames
Schüco

Thermally Broken Window Frames

Uf ≤1.3 W/m²K, powder coated

Aluminium curtain wall and window systems with thermal break for low-energy steel frame buildings.

Industrial Roller Shutter Doors
Hörmann

Industrial Roller Shutter Doors

U-value ≤1.4 W/m²K, wind class 4

High-cycle insulated roller shutter and sectional overhead doors for commercial steel frame openings.

Intumescent Fire Protection Paint
Nullifire

Intumescent Fire Protection Paint

R30/R60/R90, thin film system

Water-based intumescent coating providing 30, 60, and 90-minute fire resistance on steelwork.

Hot-Dip Galvanising
Voigt & Schweitzer

Hot-Dip Galvanising

BS EN ISO 1461, min. 85µm zinc

Full immersion hot-dip galvanising for long-term corrosion protection of steel frames and sections.

Primer & Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Jotun

Primer & Anti-Corrosion Coatings

NDFT 75–200µm, ISO C5-M rating

High-build epoxy primers and polyurethane topcoats for heavy-duty industrial steel frame finishes.

Powder Coating System
Interpon

Powder Coating System

RAL/BS colour range, >60µm DFT

Architectural powder coatings for secondary steelwork, handrails, balconies, and feature structures.

Eaves Beam & Closure Trim
Trimtrim

Eaves Beam & Closure Trim

Goosewing grey or custom RAL

Pressed steel eaves beams, flashings, and closure trims for weathertight roof-wall junctions.

Rooflights & Daylighting Panels
Brett Martin

Rooflights & Daylighting Panels

U-value ≤1.8 W/m²K, 1000×2000

Multiwall polycarbonate and GRP rooflights for natural daylighting in industrial steel frames.

Mezzanine Floor Grating
Webforge

Mezzanine Floor Grating

25×5mm or 30×3mm, galvanised

Hot-pressed welded steel grating panels for mezzanine floors, walkways, and staircase treads.

Balustrade & Handrail Systems
Jacksons

Balustrade & Handrail Systems

Load 0.74 kN/m, 1000mm height

Stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium balustrade systems compliant with BS EN 1337.

Gutter & Rainwater System
Marley

Gutter & Rainwater System

OC 112–150mm, downpipe 68–110mm

Half-round and box section PVC and galvanised steel gutters for industrial roof drainage.

CE Certified
All materials carry CE marking under EN 1090
ISO Compliant
Quality management standards maintained throughout
UK Building Regs
Every specification meets current UK Building Regs
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