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Beamish Passive House Shortlisted for Build It Awards 2026

Alison Siddall — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:13 +0000

Beamish Passive House has received further industry recognition, securing a place on the shortlist for Best SIPs Home at the Build It Awards 2026.

The latest announcement marks the third major awards shortlist for the project this year, following recognition at the Offsite Awards 2026 and Structural Timber Awards 2026.

For SIP Build UK, recognition across three separate awards programmes reflects more than the architectural impact of the completed home. Beamish demonstrates what can be achieved when ambitious design, building-envelope performance and a carefully engineered offsite structural solution are considered together.

Three Award Shortlists in 2026

During 2026, Beamish Passive House has been recognised by:

Offsite Awards 2026 – Best Use of Timber Technology
Structural Timber Awards 2026 – Best Use of Timber Technology
Build It Awards 2026 – Best SIPs Home

Each awards programme considers the project from a slightly different perspective, making the continued recognition particularly significant.

From offsite construction and timber technology through to the delivery of a high-performance SIP self-build, Beamish demonstrates the versatility of an engineered SIP solution on a technically demanding residential project.

A High-Performance SIP Home with Measured Results

Beamish Passive House is a bespoke home commissioned within the former walled nursery garden serving Beamish Hall.

Working alongside Preston Farm Developments and GDL Architecture, SIP Build UK provided the design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation of the house and gym SIP/timber superstructures, taking both structures to weathertight stage. The package also included the supply-only garage frame and canopy.

The project had to respond to a Grade II listed garden wall, retained historic fabric, complex roof geometry, large structural openings and extensive glazing.

Importantly, the performance of the completed home can now be measured rather than simply predicted.

The finished property achieved:

0.98m³/(h·m²) at 50Pa air-pressure test result
0.12W/m²K wall U-value
0.11W/m²K roof U-value
SAP rating of 100 A
Reported primary energy use of 5kWh/m² per year
Approximately five to six weeks to weathertight

These results demonstrate how coordinated structural design, precision offsite manufacture and careful installation can contribute to a high-performance building envelope.

Recognition for the Whole Project Team

Receiving three awards shortlists in one year is a strong endorsement of the work that went into Beamish Passive House.

Projects of this complexity depend on collaboration between the client, architect, contractor, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and site teams. The recognition Beamish has received during 2026 belongs to everyone involved in bringing the project from design through to completion.

The winners of the Build It Awards 2026 will be announced on 27 November 2026.

Explore Beamish Passive House

Want to see the project in more detail?

Read the full Beamish Passive House case study to explore the structural solution, technical challenges, measured performance results and how the SIP structure was delivered.

Planning a high-performance self-build?

SIP Build UK provides a complete design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation service for SIP projects across the UK.

Send us your architectural drawings to discuss how SIP construction could work for your project.

View the full Shortlist

To view the shortlist and discover all the 2026 finalists, please click HERE.

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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Beamish Passive House Shortlisted | Structural Timber Awards 2026

Alison Siddall — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:15:21 +0000

SIP Build UK’s Beamish Passive House has been shortlisted at the Structural Timber Awards 2026, recognising the project’s use of structural timber to deliver a highly energy-efficient, architecturally ambitious home.

The shortlist provides further industry recognition for a project that demonstrates what can be achieved when structural design, precision offsite manufacture and careful installation are brought together from the outset.

A High-Performance SIP Solution

Located within the former walled nursery garden serving Beamish Hall, Beamish Passive House is a bespoke home designed around demanding performance targets and a sensitive historic setting.

SIP Build UK worked alongside Preston Farm Developments and GDL Architecture, providing the design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation of the house and gym SIP/timber superstructures through to weathertight stage.

The project presented a number of technical challenges, including the interface with a Grade II listed garden wall, complex roof geometry, extensive glazing and large structural openings.

These requirements called for careful coordination between the architectural and structural designs, supported by precision offsite manufacture and a considered installation sequence on site.

Performance Beyond the Design Stage

The completed home has delivered strong measured performance, including:

0.98m³/(h·m²) at 50Pa air-pressure test result
0.12W/m²K wall U-value
0.11W/m²K roof U-value
SAP rating of 100 A
Reported primary energy use of 5kWh/m² per year

The house and gym structures were also taken to weathertight stage in approximately five to six weeks, demonstrating the programme benefits that can be achieved through a well-designed and coordinated offsite structural system.

Recognition at the Structural Timber Awards

The Structural Timber Awards celebrate outstanding projects, products and people across the timber construction sector.

For Beamish Passive House to be recognised by the awards is a strong endorsement of the approach taken by the entire project team and the role structural insulated panels can play in delivering technically demanding, high-performance homes.

For SIP Build UK, the shortlist also reflects the work that takes place behind the finished structure – from early design and engineering through to manufacture and installation on site.

We would like to congratulate Preston Farm Developments, GDL Architecture and everyone involved in the delivery of Beamish Passive House on the recognition.

Discover the Beamish Passive House Project

Read our full project case study to explore the design, structural solution, construction challenges and measured performance of Beamish Passive House.

Planning a High-Performance SIP Project?

SIP Build UK provides a complete design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation service for structural insulated panel projects across the UK.

If you have architectural drawings for a self-build, residential development or other project, speak to our team about how a SIP solution could work for your scheme.

View the full Shortlist

To view the shortlist and discover all the 2026 finalists, please click HERE.

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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Not All SIPs Are Equal

Alison Siddall — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:29 +0000

Before You Choose a SIP Provider, Check These Four credentials

If you are building with SIPs, your SIP provider should be able to demonstrate these four key credentials. If they can’t, our advice is simple: don’t take the risk.

BBA-certified SIP panels and/or BOPAS accreditation
The SIP panels being specified should be covered by appropriate independent third-party certification. Ask to see the certification for the actual SIP product being proposed for your project — don’t simply accept a supplier’s claim that their SIPs are “approved”.
Independent, accredited fire test data
Your provider must be able to produce independent fire test evidence for the specific SIP product and construction being proposed, including testing to BS EN 1365-1 where applicable.
STA Assure Gold
Your SIP provider should hold STA Assure Gold, providing independent assurance of the company’s quality and competency within structural timber construction.
ISO 9001
Your SIP provider should operate an ISO 9001-certified quality management system, demonstrating controlled and consistent quality processes.

These aren’t nice-to-have credentials. They are the baseline we believe you should expect from a credible SIP provider.

Why? Because you’re not simply buying a panel. You’re specifying a structural building solution that needs to satisfy Building Control, warranty requirements and, potentially, the requirements of lenders and mortgage providers.

If the certification, testing and technical evidence aren’t there at the outset, you could be creating unnecessary problems further down the line.

SIP Build UK can demonstrate all four, alongside further recognised approvals and acceptance, including NHBC recognition and LABC/Premier Guarantee system approval.

And don’t stop at the certificates. Your SIP provider should also be able to provide a comprehensive suite of standard construction details and pre-calculated Ψ (psi) values to support the design and specification of the complete building envelope.

The message is straightforward: before you compare SIP panels, prices or quotations, check the credentials. If your provider can’t demonstrate them, look elsewhere.

What Are Structural Insulated Panels?

Structural insulated panels combine structure and insulation within a factory-manufactured panel.

SIP Build UK panels comprise two OSB/3 structural facings bonded to a rigid closed-cell polyurethane (PUR) insulation core. The panels are manufactured under controlled factory conditions and precision cut for individual projects.

This provides a structural building system capable of delivering high levels of thermal performance and airtightness while supporting efficient construction on site.

But the panel itself is only the starting point.

Are all SIP Panels the Same?

No.

SIP products can differ in their construction, insulation core, panel thickness and manufacturing process.

SIP Build UK uses a closed-cell PUR insulation core, with panels available in a range of thicknesses to suit different project requirements. More information on panel construction, dimensions and thermal properties can be found in our SIP specifications.

However, comparing panels alone does not tell you how the finished building will perform.

That depends on the complete SIP system.

A SIP System is More Than the Panel

Buildings contain junctions, openings and interfaces that need to work together.

External walls meet roofs and floors. Windows and doors create structural openings. Loads need to be accommodated and transferred. SIP elements may also need to integrate with materials including steel, glulam and conventional timber components.

These details matter.

SIP Build UK provides a coordinated service covering design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation.

By considering the complete structure before manufacture, loads, openings, junctions and interfaces can be coordinated as part of the design rather than being left to resolve once the panels arrive on site.

Architects, developers and contractors can find further information within our SIPs Explained section and Technical Downloads.

Thermal Performance Is About More Than the Panel

Thermal performance is one of the principal reasons for considering SIP construction, but looking at an individual panel U-value doesn’t tell the whole story.

The overall wall or roof construction matters, as do the junctions where different elements of the building envelope meet.

Poorly considered junctions can undermine the performance expected from an otherwise highly insulated building envelope.

That is why SIP design needs to consider the complete construction, rather than simply quoting an insulation value for an individual component.

Our SIP wall build-ups and U-values provide examples of different wall configurations and their associated thermal performance.

Airtightness Doesn’t Happen by Accident

SIP construction is particularly well suited to creating airtight building envelopes.

But specifying SIPs does not, by itself, guarantee the airtightness of the completed building.

Panel junctions, openings, service penetrations and interfaces with other elements all need to be designed and constructed correctly.

The quality of installation is therefore just as important as the panel leaving the factory.

For SIP Build UK, airtightness is not simply a number on a product specification. It is an outcome of design, manufacture, detailing and construction working together.

And we have a completed project that demonstrates exactly that.

Proven in Practice: Beamish Passive House

Beamish Passive House provides a useful example of what a carefully coordinated SIP system can achieve.

The bespoke home was constructed within the former walled nursery garden serving Beamish Hall. The site includes a Grade II listed garden wall, with the contemporary building designed around important retained historic fabric.

SIP Build UK worked closely with main contractor Preston Farm Developments and GDL Architecture. Our team designed, engineered, manufactured, supplied and installed the house and gym SIP/timber superstructures, taking them to weathertight stage.

Measured Performance at Beamish

Following completion and testing, Beamish Passive House achieved:

Air-pressure test: 0.98 m³/(h·m²) at 50Pa
Wall U-value: 0.12 W/m²K
Roof U-value: 0.11 W/m²K
SAP rating: 100 A
Reported primary energy use: 5 kWh/m² per year
EPC-reported annual carbon emissions: 0.1 tonnes

The completed home also incorporates an air source heat pump and solar photovoltaic panels.

These are measured and reported results from the completed project, rather than simply theoretical panel performance.

Read the Beamish Passive House case study.

Where Engineering and Manufacturing Accuracy Made a Difference

Beamish was not a straightforward building.

The structure incorporated multiple roof forms, changing ridge lines, large openings and interfaces with retained historic walls.

SIP, glulam and loose-cut timber elements were coordinated before manufacture. Factory-cut components then enabled crane-assisted installation with fewer alterations required alongside the sensitive historic fabric.

Following the complex basement excavation and preparatory works, the SIP Build UK structure reached weathertight stage in approximately five to six weeks.

The project demonstrates why it is important to look beyond the individual panel.

SIP Build UK’s integrated responsibility for design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation allowed loads, openings, junctions and interfaces to be resolved before production, helping to reduce risk, rework and disruption alongside the historic fabric.

Manufacturing Quality Matters

One of the advantages of SIP construction is the ability to manufacture significant elements of the building structure away from site under controlled factory conditions.

But simply being factory manufactured does not automatically make every SIP system equal.

Accurate design information, quality-controlled processes and precision manufacture all contribute to the system that eventually arrives on site.

SIP Build UK panels are manufactured for each individual project, allowing much of the coordination and preparation to take place before installation begins.

Find further information about our panel construction and performance in our SIP specifications.

Installation Matters

A precisely manufactured SIP still needs to be installed correctly.

Connections, junctions and interfaces between different elements of the structure all contribute to the finished building.

This is why SIP Build UK delivers the complete package from design and engineering through manufacture and supply to installation on site.

The objective is straightforward: what has been designed needs to be accurately manufactured and then correctly assembled as part of the complete building envelope.

What Questions Should You Ask When Comparing SIPs?

Once you have established that a SIP provider can demonstrate the certification, fire testing and quality assurance credentials outlined above, the next step is to look more closely at what you are actually being offered.

Don’t compare SIP quotations on price or panel thickness alone. Ask:

What is the SIP panel actually made from? What insulation core, structural facings and panel thickness are being proposed?
What thermal performance will the complete wall or roof build-up achieve? Don’t rely on the insulation or panel value in isolation.
Are pre-calculated Ψ (psi) values and standard construction details available?
Who is responsible for the structural engineering and design of the SIP structure?
How will junctions, openings and interfaces be designed and detailed?
How are the panels manufactured, cut and quality controlled?
Who will install the SIP structure, and where does responsibility for the system begin and end?
How will the SIP structure integrate with other elements of the building, including steelwork, glulam, timber components, windows, doors, floors and roofs?

A SIP quotation may look competitive on paper, but the panel is only one part of what you are buying. Understanding the design, engineering, technical support, manufacture and installation behind it gives you a much better basis for comparing one SIP solution with another.

Not All SIPs Are Equal

Choosing SIPs is only the first decision.

The performance of the finished building depends on the panel, certification, engineering, detailing, manufacturing quality and installation working together.

Beamish Passive House provides a real example. Complex architecture and sensitive historic interfaces were resolved through coordinated design and precision manufacture, while the completed building subsequently demonstrated strong measured thermal and airtightness performance.

At SIP Build UK, we bring these elements together through a coordinated design, manufacture, supply and installation service for self-build, residential, education and commercial projects.

Because the important question isn’t simply whether you’re building with SIPs.

It’s what sits behind the SIP system you choose.

Planning a SIP Project?

Whether you’re a self-builder, architect, developer or contractor, speak to SIP Build UK about the structural requirements of your project.

Send us your plans and discuss your project with our team →

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Triple Recognition for SIP Build UK at the 2026 Offsite Awards

Alison Siddall — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:43:46 +0000

Fantastic news for the SIP Build UK team: not one, not two, but three of our projects have been shortlisted at this year’s Offsite Awards.

The Offsite Awards recognise outstanding projects, technologies and organisations helping to advance the use of offsite construction across the UK. Our shortlisted projects demonstrate the versatility of structural insulated panels across residential development, bespoke Passivhaus construction and modern educational facilities.

Residential Project of the Year

Granby Farm Grove, Harrogate

Granby Farm Grove is an exclusive residential development comprising seven high-specification, energy-efficient homes on the site of a former farmstead close to Harrogate town centre.

Developed by Park Lane Homes, the scheme combines precision offsite construction using structural insulated panels with traditional stone, brick and slate architecture.

The highly insulated SIP building envelope provides strong thermal performance and excellent levels of energy efficiency while allowing each home to reflect the character of its rural surroundings.

The project demonstrates how modern offsite construction can work alongside traditional architectural materials to create distinctive homes that perform as well as they look.

Best Use of Timber Technology

Beamish Passive House

This bespoke self-build home in Beamish uses a SIP system to form the structural and thermal envelope of the main house, gym and garage.

Engineered and manufactured offsite, the panels were supplied and installed to create a precise, highly insulated and airtight structure designed to meet Passivhaus standards.

The SIP system provided a rapid route to weathertight, reduced complexity on site and supported a predictable, coordinated build process from the early design stages through to installation.

Beamish Passive House is an excellent example of how SIP technology can help deliver the levels of fabric performance, precision and airtightness required for an ambitious low-energy home.

Oldfield School STEM Facility

The new STEM facility at Oldfield School showcases the effective use of engineered timber technology to deliver a modern, high-performance education building.

Structural insulated panels, glulam beams and open-web floor systems combine to form a carefully engineered hybrid timber structure. The principal components were precision-manufactured under controlled factory conditions before being rapidly assembled on site.

This approach helped to improve construction efficiency while providing a thermally efficient building envelope and a more sustainable learning environment for the school.

The completed facility demonstrates the potential of combining complementary timber technologies to meet the practical, structural and environmental requirements of modern educational buildings.

Celebrating the Versatility of SIP Construction

To have three projects shortlisted across two award categories is a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for everyone involved.

This recognition belongs to all the clients, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturing teams and site teams whose collaboration, expertise and hard work helped bring these projects to life.

Each project is very different, but all three demonstrate the value of early collaboration, precision offsite manufacturing and a properly engineered building system. From an exclusive residential development to a bespoke Passivhaus home and a new STEM facility, they show just how adaptable SIP construction can be.

The winners will be announced at the Offsite Awards Ceremony on 15 September 2026 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Congratulations to everyone involved in Granby Farm Grove, Beamish Passive House and Oldfield School STEM Facility. This shortlist recognition is a shared achievement—and we will be keeping everything crossed for September.

View the full Shortlist

To view the shortlist and discover all the 2026 finalists, please click HERE.

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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SBS Acquisition of SBUK Group Featured by Timber Media

Alison Siddall — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:37:27 +0000

Pictured left to right: Chris Richards, Josh Townend, Peter Barr and Ian Still following the completion of SIP Building Systems’ acquisition of SBUK Group.

We’re pleased to see the recent acquisition of SBUK Group by SIP Building Systems (SBS) featured by Timber Media, a respected publication covering the UK’s timber, offsite and modern methods of construction sectors.

The article highlights how the acquisition brings together complementary expertise across manufacturing, design, supply and installation, strengthening one of the UK’s leading independent providers of Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) and timber frame solutions.

What does this mean for our clients?

For SIP Build UK clients, it’s very much business as usual, with the added benefit of being part of a stronger, more capable group.

Through the wider SBS Group, our customers now benefit from:

Greater manufacturing capacity
Enhanced technical expertise
Increased investment across the group
Continued focus on quality, innovation and customer service
A stronger platform to support projects across the UK

Our experienced team, proven systems and commitment to delivering high-performance building solutions remain exactly the same.

Complete SIP and Timber Frame Solutions

As part of the wider group:

SIP Building Systems (SBS) is a BBA-approved manufacturer of high-performance Structural Insulated Panels.
SIPCO provides the design, manufacture and supply of SIP systems for self-build homes, residential developments, garden rooms, annexes and home extensions.
SIP Build UK delivers complete design, manufacture and installation of SIP and timber frame superstructures for self-build, residential, education and commercial projects throughout the UK.

By bringing these complementary businesses together, we’re able to offer customers greater capability, enhanced technical support and a seamless route from design through to completed superstructure.

Read the full article

The full story is available on Timber Media, where you can read more about how the acquisition strengthens the SBS Group and supports the continued growth of our businesses.

Read the article on Timber Media:
https://www.timbermedia.co.uk/sbs-strengthens-market-position-with-multi-million-pound-acquisition-of-sbuk-group/

Also featured in the industry press

The acquisition has also been covered by leading construction and offsite media platforms, including Offsite Hub and Timber Media.

Offsite Hub UK | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

Timber Media | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

The Business Desk | Multimillion-pound deal creates enlarged entity in Modern Methods of Construction

Yorkshire Business Link Magazine Group | SBS completes multi-million pound acquisition of Normanton’s SBUK Group

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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SBS Acquisition of SBUK Group Featured by Offsite Hub

Alison Siddall — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:17:28 +0000

Pictured left to right: Chris Richards, Josh Townend, Peter Barr and Ian Still following the completion of SIP Building Systems’ acquisition of SBUK Group.

We’re delighted to see the acquisition of SBUK Group by SIP Building Systems (SBS) featured by Offsite Hub, one of the UK’s leading sources of news and insight for the offsite construction sector.

The feature recognises how the acquisition brings together complementary expertise in manufacturing, design, engineering and installation, creating one of the UK’s leading independent providers of Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) solutions.

Greater capability. Same trusted team.

For SIP Build UK clients, the acquisition strengthens everything we already do.

As part of the wider SBS Group, we’re backed by one of the UK’s leading SIP manufacturers, giving our clients access to greater manufacturing capacity, enhanced technical expertise and increased investment, while continuing to receive the responsive, knowledgeable service that SIP Build UK is known for.

Our customers now benefit from:

Greater manufacturing capacity
Enhanced design and engineering expertise
Increased investment across the SBS Group
A stronger, more resilient supply chain
The same experienced team delivering complete SIP and timber frame superstructures

Our commitment remains unchanged: delivering high-quality, precision-engineered building systems that help projects progress with certainty, speed and confidence.

One group. Complete offsite solutions.

Together, the SBS Group offers clients a complete offsite construction solution.

SIP Building Systems (SBS) manufactures BBA-approved Structural Insulated Panels from its state-of-the-art production facility.

SIPCO provides the design, manufacture and supply of SIP systems for self-build homes, residential developments, garden rooms, annexes and home extensions.

SIP Build UK delivers complete design, manufacture and installation of SIP and timber frame superstructures for residential, commercial, education and public sector projects across the UK.

By combining manufacturing excellence with technical expertise and installation capability, the group provides a seamless solution from initial design through to a completed superstructure.

Read the full article

Read the full feature on Offsite Hub to learn more about how the acquisition strengthens the SBS Group and expands the capabilities available to customers across the UK offsite construction sector.

Read the article on Offsite Hub:
https://www.offsitehub.co.uk/sbs-strengthens-market-position-with-multi-million-pound-acquisition-of-sbuk-group/

Also featured in the industry press

The acquisition has also been covered by leading construction and offsite media platforms, including Offsite Hub and Timber Media.

Offsite Hub UK | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

Timber Media | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

The Business Desk | Multimillion-pound deal creates enlarged entity in Modern Methods of Construction

Yorkshire Business Link Magazine Group | SBS completes multi-million pound acquisition of Normanton’s SBUK Group

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

Alison Siddall — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:41:48 +0000

Pictured left to right: Chris Richards, Josh Townend, Peter Barr and Ian Still following the completion of SIP Building Systems’ acquisition of SBUK Group.

SIP Building Systems Ltd (SBS) has successfully completed the multi-million pound acquisition of SIP Build UK (SBUK Group), bringing together three of the UK’s most established Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) businesses.

The acquisition combines SBS, SIPCO and SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) to create a larger operation with more than 50,000ft² of manufacturing facilities, enhanced technical and design capability, increased production capacity and nationwide reach.

The enlarged group is well positioned to support growing demand for high-performance, offsite construction solutions across the residential, commercial, leisure and education sectors, whilst helping the industry meet future housing, sustainability and performance requirements.

Business as Usual for Customers, Suppliers and Project Partners

Customers, suppliers and project partners will continue to work with their existing contacts, while benefiting from the enhanced capability and resources of the wider group.

Day-to-day operations, project delivery and customer relationships remain unchanged. The acquisition strengthens manufacturing capability, technical expertise and production capacity, while maintaining the trusted relationships that customers and partners already rely upon.

Bringing Together Three Established SIP Businesses

Established in 2004, Liverpool-based SBS has grown rapidly to become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of SIP systems. The business operates across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial and leisure developments, together with military infrastructure, modular buildings and temperature-controlled environments.

The acquisition brings together the complementary strengths of SBS, SIPCO and SIP Build UK (SBUK Group).

SIPCO provides nationwide supply-only SIP solutions, supporting homeowners, self-builders, developers and construction professionals seeking high-performance Structural Insulated Panel systems.

Based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) brings together the specialist brands SIP Build UK, Frame Build UK and Clad Build UK. The Group provides design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services for residential, commercial and leisure projects throughout the UK.

Together, the combined businesses create a powerful end-to-end offering, enabling the Group to design, engineer, manufacture, supply and install high-performance, thermally efficient structural timber buildings at scale.

Supporting Future Demand for High-Performance Construction

With the UK Government targeting the delivery of 1.5 million new homes during the current Parliament, alongside the continued drive towards net zero and the Future Homes Standard, the need for fast, offsite, high-performance construction solutions has never been greater.

As the construction industry continues to face skills shortages and increasing performance requirements, the acquisition provides a stronger platform to meet future demand. Combining increased manufacturing capacity with the proven benefits of SIPs, including speed of construction, thermal performance and the quality control associated with offsite manufacturing, positions the Group for long-term growth.

Leadership Comments

Peter Barr, Managing Director of SIP Building Systems, said:

“This acquisition is an important step in the continued growth of SBS.

Bringing SBS, SIPCO and SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) together creates a business with greater manufacturing capacity, broader technical capability and a wider range of solutions for our customers. The combined group is well placed to support projects of all sizes, from individual homes through to large-scale residential and commercial developments.

SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) has an excellent reputation within the industry and we are excited about the opportunities that bringing our businesses together will create for customers, employees and partners.

Customers, suppliers and project partners will continue to work with their existing contacts, while benefiting from the enhanced capability and resources of the wider group.”

Chris Duckworth, Managing Director of SIP Build UK (SBUK Group), added:

“This acquisition combines two of the leading providers in the UK SIPs market, creating a business with greater control of its supply chain. I am extremely proud of the SBUK team and am sure that Peter and SBS will drive the business and market forward at pace.”

About SIP Building Systems

SIP Building Systems Ltd (SBS) was established in 2004 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), operating from a 34,444ft² advanced production facility.

The business manufactures both standard and bespoke panel solutions, supporting projects ranging from individual dwellings through to large-scale commercial developments.

About SIP Build UK Group

Based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) is a provider of Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) systems and timber construction solutions.

Operating through SIP Build UK, Frame Build UK and Clad Build UK, the Group provides design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services for residential, commercial and leisure projects throughout the UK.

SBUK has established a strong reputation for delivering high-performance offsite construction solutions, combining technical expertise with manufacturing and project delivery capability.

Part of the SBUK Group manufacturing team at the company’s Yorkshire manufacturing facility, following the acquisition by SIP Building Systems (SBS).

Also featured in the industry press

The acquisition has also been covered by leading construction and offsite media platforms, including Offsite Hub and Timber Media.

Offsite Hub UK | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

Timber Media | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

The Business Desk | Multimillion-pound deal creates enlarged entity in Modern Methods of Construction

Yorkshire Business Link Magazine Group | SBS completes multi-million pound acquisition of Normanton’s SBUK Group

Insider Media (North West / Yorkshire) | Important step for construction manufacturer with multimillion pound deal for counterpart

Business News Wales | Sip Building Systems complete multi-million pound acquisition of SBUK Group

The Yorkshire Post | SBUK Group Yorkshire Firm Acquired by Sip Building Systems in Multi-Million Pound Deal

Dow Schofield Watts | Modern Methods Construction Acquisition SIP SBUK

Roofing Today | Sip Manufacturer Expands with Multi-Million Acquisition

Additional coverage and syndication

Offsite Now | SBS Strengthens Market Position with Multi-Million Pound Acquisition of SBUK Group

Business in Wales | SIP Building Systems makes multi-million-pound acquisition supported by Welsh financial advisory firm

Tracxn | SIP Building Systems acquires SBUK Group

Follow-up mentions

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SIP Build UK Shortlisted for Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2026

Alison Siddall — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:50:38 +0000

SIP Build UK has been shortlisted for two categories at the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2026: Sustainability and SME of the Year.

The Constructing Excellence awards recognise organisations delivering measurable improvements across sustainability, performance, people and best practice in the built environment.

The Sustainability entry reflects SIP Build UK’s fabric-first approach to building design, using structural insulated panel (SIP) systems to embed thermal performance directly into the building envelope. Across projects in Yorkshire & Humber, this approach has delivered U-values as low as 0.15 W/m²K, near Passive affordable housing, and BREEAM Excellent institutional buildings — alongside reduced waste, fewer deliveries and faster progression to weathertight stage through offsite manufacture.

The SME of the Year shortlist recognises the continued growth and development of the business, including expansion of the Normanton manufacturing facility and a team now up to 23 employees. Investment in people, apprenticeships, Mental Health First Aiders and quality systems sits alongside a coordinated delivery model spanning design, engineering, manufacture, supply and installation.

These entries are based on a range of projects across Yorkshire & Humber, demonstrating consistent delivery, predictable outcomes and long-term performance through early design coordination and offsite construction.

View the full shortlist:
https://ceyhclub.co.uk/awards-shortlist-2026

Learn more about the awards:
https://ceyhclub.co.uk/ceyh-awards-2026

While the shortlisted entries focus on projects within Yorkshire & Humber, SIP Build UK delivers SIP systems across the UK, applying the same fabric-first, performance-led approach on all projects.

SIP Build UK would like to thank and congratulate the whole team for their continued effort and contribution across all projects — this recognition reflects the work delivered across design, manufacturing and site.

The winners of the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2026 will be announced on Thursday 4^th June 2026.

Venue: New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries, Leeds.

If you’re planning a project and want to sense-check your building envelope approach early, feel free to get in touch >.

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Real SIP Project Outcomes: Build Time, U-Values and Performance in Use

Alison Siddall — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:38:05 +0000

Hello,

The first quarter of the year has tested sites with harsh winter conditions — but it hasn’t stopped progress. When the majority of the work is completed upfront offsite, delivery becomes far less dependent on the weather.

As those projects take shape, it’s a good time to step back and look at the bigger picture — what SIP buildings look like once complete, how quickly they were delivered, and how they perform in use.

Here’s a snapshot of some of our living proof projects.

Self-build living — Stotfold Crest Stables

0.15 W/m²K U-value | Zero heating bills | ±1.5°C internal variation

A completed home where performance is measured in real use, not predicted.

U-value of 0.15 W/m²K with no additional insulation
Zero heating bills, with energy being exported back to the grid
Internal temperature variation of just ±1.5°C year-round

This is what fabric-first looks like once occupied — stable, efficient, and comfortable to live in. Stotfold Crest Stables >

Self-build delivery — Hampsthwaite

4-week superstructure | ~0.15 W/m²K U-value | Predictable programme

A project where buildability and programme certainty were just as important as performance.

Full SIP superstructure delivered in just 4 weeks
U-values of ~0.15 W/m²K achieved through the fabric
Clear sequencing and reduced on-site coordination

With fewer interfaces and a defined system, the programme stayed predictable from the outset. Hampsthwaite Self Build >

Residential development — Surrey

Multi-plot delivery | Repeatable system | Consistent performance

A multi-plot scheme where consistency across units matters as much as speed.

Repeatable system across multiple homes
Predictable programme for each plot
Consistent thermal performance throughout

For developers, this is where risk reduces — when each plot follows the same logic, and delivery becomes repeatable. Surrey Residential Development >

Education — Oldfield School STEM Facility

~8-week installation | Live school environment | Low disruption build

Delivered in a live school environment where time and disruption were critical.

Superstructure completed in ~8 weeks
Fast, controlled installation through offsite manufacture
High-performance envelope built in from day one

The result: a modern teaching facility delivered efficiently, without prolonged site disruption. Oldfield School >

What these projects demonstrate

Across self-build, education and residential development, the outcomes are consistent:

Faster superstructure build times
Predictable sequencing on site
Reduced coordination risk between trades
Low U-values achieved through the fabric
Buildings that perform as expected once in use

In short:
more control during the build, and more certainty once the building is occupied.

What we’ve maintained this quarter

Alongside project delivery, we’ve successfully passed our annual assessments, maintaining the standards that underpin how we deliver on site:

STA Assure accreditation (maintained)
CHAS certification (renewed)
SMAS certification (renewed)
ISO standards (annual assessments passed)
STA Assure Gold (annual assessments passed)

We continue to use BBA-certified SIP panels, supplied through our strategic partner, SIP Building Systems (SBS).

This isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about ensuring consistent, verified performance across every project.

Support when you need it

We’ve also expanded how projects can access support:

Out-of-hours chat facility now live
SIP Build Knowledge Hub for quick answers
https://kb.sipbuilduk.co.uk/sipbuilduk.co.uk/help
SIPs Explained for in-depth technical guidance
https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/sips-explained/

Planning a project?

Got architectural plans ready? Upload them here:
https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/contact-us/

Or tell us about your project:
Complete a project focus form online

Final thought

The value of a SIP system isn’t just in how quickly a structure goes up.

It’s in how that building performs once it’s complete —
in use, over time, and under real conditions.

That’s what these projects demonstrate.

Best regards,
SIP Build UK

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Maintaining Standards: Annual Assessments Successfully Passed

Alison Siddall — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:58:25 +0000

We’re pleased to confirm that SIP Build UK has successfully passed its annual assessments, maintaining the standards that underpin how we deliver on site.

This includes the continued renewal and maintenance of:

STA Assure accreditation
CHAS certification
SMAS certification
ISO standards

These assessments are an important part of ensuring consistency across our design, manufacturing and installation processes.

They provide reassurance that the systems and procedures behind each project are regularly reviewed, independently assessed, and maintained to the required standards.

Alongside this, we continue to utilise BBA-certified SIP panels, supplied through our strategic partner, SIP Building Systems (SBS).

For us, this isn’t about accreditation for its own sake.
It’s about maintaining a consistent, reliable approach to delivery — from early design through to a completed, weathertight building envelope.

You can see how this translates into real project outcomes in our latest update:
https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/news/real-sip-project-outcomes-build-time-u-values-and-performance-in-use/

Or explore a wider range of completed projects here:
https://sipbuilduk.co.uk/case-studies/

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