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Essential steel industry information
The 2006 Directory for Specifiers and Buyers in the steel construction industry is out now. This essential directory lists details of every BCSA member for …
Kelvin bridged by longest span girder
Main contractor Farrans opted for the most environmentally friendly and cost effective way of constructing a new bridge across Glasgow’s Kelvin River, a …
Steel scores at new Twickenham stand
Steelwork erection for Twickenham’s new £90M South Stand is well underway and is scheduled for completion by December. The official home of English Rugby …
Countdown to London Olympics
In order to prevent damaging and time-wasting disputes on any of its construction sites, Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman Jack Lemley is set to enlist …
Time is right for giant steel pyramid
Foundation work has begun for the iconic Solar Pyramid project near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Once complete, the 58m tall steel structure will be the …
A grand arcade for Wigan
More than 5,000t of steelwork will be supplied by Severfield Reeve Structures for the construction of Wigan’s Grand Arcade shopping centre. Working on behalf …
New regs highlighted at Metals seminar
The recent Metals Forum health and safety seminar outlined a number of important industry topics including the new Control of Noise Regulations as well as the …
Tall shed nears completion
A ridge height of almost 42.5m makes a new distribution centre in Northfleet, Kent, one of the tallest warehouse structures in the UK. The steelwork and …
Conder is top of the class in Sheffield
Conder Structures is erecting steelwork for a major design and build contract for ten student accommodation blocks in Sheffield. The project consists of 500 …
CE Marking strategy being prepared
CE Marking of fabricated steelwork is anticipated to become a reality by late 2007 and the BCSA is developing guidance for companies wishing to mark their …
