Corus goes bomb-proof in these troubled times

Corus has launched a fast-track modular construction system for high-security buildings called Surefast.

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

Dr Jurek Tolloczko, who was instrumental in the development of Surefast, 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 it is faster than any other building solution 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," said Tolloczko.

Surefast structures are based on Bi-Steel, a proprietary steel and concrete composite panel that is developed by Corus, and offers protection against explosion, ballistic and physical attack.