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Flexible steel forms riverside apartments
A new residential complex in the centre of Chelmsford has made use of steel’s inherent flexibility for top floor penthouses and a long span curved roof. A …
Pan-European project will enable engineers to work across borders
A number of European institutions are currently collaborating in project EURING, which will help structural engineers to design buildings in other countries by …
Steelwork contractor wins welding accreditation
Atlas Ward Structures has been presented with a top Quality Welding accreditation by TWI (The Welding Institute). BS EN ISO 3834 Part 2 (Quality Requirements …
Steel goes to top of the class in Manchester
Improved construction time and a challenging roof slab meant steel was chosen as the predominant framing material for a new secondary school in Manchester. …
Steel is the responsible business choice
Sustainability implies a focus on responsible business practice across an organisation’s activities and all along the supply chain. Nick Barrett explains why …
Delivering a hotel with a difference
A new Spanish-owned five-star hotel featuring a distinctive triangular ten-storey steel framed atrium is being constructed in central London. Martin Cooper …
Environmental awards for steel
Two prestigious awards, endorsing the steel construction industry’s environmental and sustainability credentials, have recently been won. Barrett Steel …
BCSA issues CE Marking guidance
Two step-by-step guides to CE Marking have been published by the BCSA and distributed to the entire membership. The guides fully explain the requirements for …
Increased spans and efficiency with new composite flooring system
Corus Panels & Profiles has launched ComFlor 60, the newest addition to its shallow composite floor decking range. This state-of-the-art system offers a …
Major construction companies support SCI safety project
SCI has signed sponsorship con- tracts with a number of construc- tion organisations, including Taylor Woodrow, Morgan Sindall and the HSE, for the third phase …
