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New on the edge protection
Conder Structures and SGB have launched a new edge protection system which is being used for the first time on Conder’s Darlington Learning Centre contract. …
McCormack takes up Presidency
The British Constructional Steelwork Association elected its first Irish President at its AGM in July. Donal McCormack, Managing Director of the Terence …
More space for M&S
Business is continuing as usual at Marks & Spencer’s Plymouth city centre store while Bourne Steel erects steelwork for an extension to the side and …
Shopping centre’s fast floor
Installation of a mezzanine floor at the White Rose shopping centre in Leeds has created an extra 3000m² of retail space. A total of 6.5km of 300mm deep …
A year to clear stocks as Europe introduces CE marked steel
CE marking for structural steel sections is introduced across Europe from 1 September. In a year’s time it will become compulsory in many European markets, …
Newport landmark fabrication under way
Rowecord Engineering began fabrication of a new footway and cycle bridge over the River Usk in Newport in mid-August. The £4.9M bridge is set to play a key …
New delay as government fails to publish Part L
Implementation of the new Building Regulations thermal requirements looks certain to be delayed following the Government’s failure to publish the documents. …
First UK contract for Corefast
Corus Bi-Steel has won its first contract in the UK for its Corefast prefabricated core system. It will provide lift and stair cores on the Forty …
September 2005 – Steel to earn Olympic gold
After the initial euphoria, some comment on London’s success in winning the right to stage the 2012 Olympics turned to focus on the threats, particularly …