Corus launches fast-track modular system

Steel solutions company Corus has launched Surefast, a fast-track modular construction system for high security buildings.

Manufactured in response to growing terrorism and security concerns, Corus says explosion resistant buildings can now be built in a fraction of the time usually taken using traditional construction, with build time measured in days instead of months.

Dr Jurek Tolloczko, who was instrumental in the development of Surefast at Corus, said: 'In high risk situations, where people and property are under threat from terrorist, military or criminal attack, or in hazardous industrial environments, Surefast provides unrivalled protection - and faster than any other building solution currently in use.

"Defence personnel in particular are vulnerable to attack during construction of military structures in hostile environments. Surefast can be erected quickly providing shelter and a safe environment in a reduced time-frame."

Surefast structures are based on Bi-Steel, a proprietary steel and concrete composite panel developed by Corus and demonstrated to offer unrivalled protection against explosion, ballistic and physical attack. This, says Corus, makes Surefast ideal for numerous building applications, including: command and control centres; office buildings; control points; personnel shelters; barracks; and car parks.