ACFS wins national construction award

Manufacturers of specialist light steel sections and based at Manders Industrial Estate, Old Heath Road in Wolverhampton, the winners were crowned at an industry event at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

The Construction News Specialists Awards brought together over 750 of the UK’s leading specialist contractors for a glittering evening of celebration, recognition and networking.

After a face to face review by a panel of over 70 expert judges, Advanced Cold-Formed Sections won in recognition of the its excellent corporate culture and proactive approach to innovation. The judges felt the company had a clear understanding and passion for their products and the investment into the company is very impressive. Judges said their consideration of the company’s wider supply chain is also impressive and they were bowled over by the company’s efforts to be the best, adding that ACFS “lives and breathes” the products and services it has to offer.

Oliver Rogan, managing director of Advanced Cold-Formed Sections said: “I am so proud of the team and I believe this is recognition of the fantastic spirit and quality the factory exudes. What a great achievement.”

Tom Fitzpatrick, editor of Construction News, said: “We’re proud to recognise the specialist contractors who are at the top of their game. Our finalists were recognised for building better, safer and smarter and for the innovation they demonstrate which lights the way for the rest of the industry.”

ACFS, part of the £20m turnover Gloucester-based Metek group, originally opened in 2000. It has grown to have annual turnover of £5 million and now has 3,000 sq metres of units on the estate. ACFS recently invested £1.7 million in new capacity and offices at Wolverhampton.

ACFS supplies its light steel frames for buildings primarily to the residential, hotel and student accommodation markets.