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Project Highlights January - June 2025

We’d like to recognise a selection of completed projects from the first half of 2025. From historic renovations in Scotland to high-performance workplaces in Australia, the USA, and beyond, each project reflects unique design goals met with tailored ceiling solutions—from SAS600 rafts in Edinburgh’s Futures Institute to bespoke systems in airports, offices, and hospitality spaces around the world.

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Three Centuries of Iconic Station Design

The opening of the Elizabeth line is the start of a new chapter in transport history. But how do you create contemporary ticket halls and platforms to complement the original and historic stations of London?

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World Ocean Day 2022

World Ocean Day is a celebration that propels action throughout the year to protect our planet. The purpose of this day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean. It is an opportunity to unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans.

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How acoustics affect the work experience

Workspace environments are perceived as being the place where the work gets done. An optimal working environment considers numerous physical, mental, and also social aspects of work. In this article, I would like to shed light on the role played by acoustics in this context, specifically for International Noise Awareness Day.

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International Women's Day 2022

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.

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RIBA National Awards 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.

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Dig Deeper Race 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.

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Malvern Hills Challenge 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).

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Transportation and the Metal Revolution

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.

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Surface hygiene, from the top down

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

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As 2020 forces design re-think, WELL delivers

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.

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OPERATIONS IN SAFE HANDS

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.

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

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.