SAS International News Story

International Women's Day 2022

2nd November 2021

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The campaign's theme for this year is #BreakTheBias, striving toward a gender equal world free of discrimination and bias, a world that is diverse and inclusive for all.

In an industry that started off as largely male-dominated, it is good to see more construction companies embracing the power and value of women as a part of their workforce. SAS celebrate this day by shining a spotlight on just a few of our hugely talented and fast-growing female workforce.

RIBA National Awards 2021

28th October 2021

Beginning in 1966, The Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) National Awards are given to the best new buildings throughout the UK in recognition of their significant contributions to architecture. SAS International are delighted to have been involved with many of the RIBA National Award 2021 project winners.

Dig Deeper Race 2021

24th September 2021

SAS International are competing in the Dig Deeper Race for the third year in a row. The race takes place in the heart of the Lakes on Friday 24th September 2021. The base will be the Youth Hostel Association Langdale in Ambleside. Steeped in history, the YHA Langdale is a sprawling Victorian mansion with breath-taking views of the Langdale Pikes and Loughrigg Fell. Perched above its own three-tier arboretum and managed by the National Trust, it’s an ideal base for Dig Deeper 6.

Malvern Hills Challenge 2021

13th September 2021

On the 18th September 2021, six employees at SAS International will take part in the Malvern Hills Challenge, a highly successful fundraising event which is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. The determined participants include: Tom Hilton (Maintenance Manager), Faye Quinn (CAD Technician), Harriet Rolls (Quality Manager), Lucy Prince (Purchasing and Planning Assistant), Matthew Chance (Production Engineer), and Parminder Dharewal (Management Accountant).

Transportation and the Metal Revolution

20th August 2021

The transportation and mass transit environments are unique in that they require a combination of durability, aesthetics, and technical performance. Metal ceiling solutions are ideally suited for these environments and can comfortably satisfy the demanding project requirements.

Going to the Source

16th August 2021

With so many companies in the marketplace, finding the appropriate architectural product can be challenging. Working with a specialized manufacturer that caters directly to architects and subcontractors can have numerous benefits and make work life a lot easier.

Surface hygiene, from the top down

13th November 2020

With experts warning that, even with a vaccine, we could be living with Coronavirus for years to come, the selection of materials and finishes to impede cross contamination and enable enhanced cleaning protocols will be key to providing clean and safe indoor environments.

Now that we have all become much more virus-transmission aware, designers and building owners need to be delivering confidence to people who will continue to use communal spaces

As 2020 forces design re-think, WELL delivers

11th November 2020

The IWBI’s excellent WELL Building Standard now has worldwide recognition and many supporters, with well over 5,000 accredited projects across 68 countries to date. SAS was delighted to be involved in one of the first UK projects where the wellbeing of occupants was central to the design. 4 Cannon Street, London achieved the coveted WELL Gold Certification.

OPERATIONS IN SAFE HANDS

28th October 2020

Newly appointed SAS Operations Director Steve Daniels is an engineer at heart. Interested in how things work and problem solving, Steve has twenty five years of experience in UK manufacturing in a diverse range of industries.

Bahrain’s new luxury shopping mall to receive quality SAS treatment

19th October 2020

The new complex will cover an area of approximately 200,000 square-meters and includes an entertainment area, aquarium and multiplex cinema. SAS International have been invited to work on this highly complex project, which will require numerous SAS ceiling systems to achieve the client’s desired result.

BREXIT Preparations

5th October 2020

It is impossible to forecast the actual situation UK businesses will face in January 2021. We have planned for the worst case, whilst hoping for the best. Our priority is to ensure that we can service you, our customers, in the event that no agreement is reached with the EU, causing problems with the import and export of raw materials and finished products.

Ventilation, cooling and Covid-19. A radiant solution?

5th August 2020

The impact of Covid-19 is set to change the way buildings are ventilated and cooled. The virus could result in a move away from conventional, recirculating air conditioning systems to more innovative solutions such as radiant chilled ceilings and displacement ventilation to help minimise its transmission in new buildings.

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