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Construction Act amendments become law
On 12 November last year amendments to the ‘Construction Act’ became law as Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act. …
Raising the roof for the Olympics
Construction work on London’s 2012 Olympic site is firmly on track with the main venues already becoming landmarks on the east London skyline. One of the …
Kaltenbach acquires Dutch shotblasting and painting firm
Machinery manufacturer Kaltenbach has acquired through an asset deal, the production facility and brand of Gietart, the shotblasting and painting systems …
Eurocodes support is ready
The steel construction sector declared itself ready for the introduction of the Eurocodes in March with the launch of the first guides to support steel …
Advances in structural applications of stainless steel
Stainless steel is suitable for a wide range of structural elements where strength, ductility, durability, appearance and low maintenance are required. SCI’s …
The carbon footprint of steel
How the embodied carbon content of steel should be calculated using the system expansion method which is widely regarded as the most comprehensive formula. To …
Bridging the new road to Bedford
Steel has proven to be the most cost effective and efficient solution for the construction of seven bridges along the new A421 dual carriageway in …
Tension structures for rare breeds
A steel frame for a new zoo visitor centre and two adjoining animal enclosures has resulted in a lighter and more cost effective project, writes Martin Cooper. …
College kickstarts Titanic scheme
Belfast’s once thriving shipyards, now rechristened the Titanic Quarter, are in the midst of a major redevelopment with a new college one of the first …
January 2010 – Steel a success since the ‘swinging sixties’
A magazine’s first issue of the new year is traditionally an occasion for looking forward, but we can be excused for a bit of a backward glance this year …