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Fire protection laboratory creates centre of excellence
International Paint has opened its new £6.4M fire protection laboratory in Tyne & Wear, creating 14 new jobs and safeguarding a further 30. “The …
Positive outlook for steel construction
Steel construction output, for small and medium sized projects in the private sector, is expected to see a significant improvement during 2012. Speaking at the …
Around the Press – July/August 2011
Construction News 19 May 2011 Dramatic challenges on new BBC studios “Since the BBC decided on this site we have worked closely with its programme-makers to …
Students show innovation in steel design
The 2011 Tata Steel/BCSA Student Awards, organised by the Steel Construction Institute and supported by the Institution of Structural Engineers and the …
New and revised codes & standards: June 2011
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 4017:2011 Hexagon head screws. Product grades A and B Supersedes BS EN ISO 4017:2001 BS EN ISO 4018:2011 Hexagon head screws. …
AD 360: Movement joints in steel-framed buildings
The Advisory Desk is asked, from time to time, for guidance on movement joints in steel framed buildings. Most of the queries seek guidance on the detailing of …
SSDA 2011 – Steel projects prove their worth at awards
The Structural Steel Design Awards celebrated its 43rd year showing yet again that steelwork is the framing material of choice for imaginative and high profile …
50 Years Ago: A cinema under the stars
First published in BUILDING WITH STEEL, May 1961 All welded steel structure for supporting the cinema screen of a new ‘drive-in’ cinema in Trinidad. Set …
20 Years Ago: Steelwork for people on the move
First published in STEEL CONSTRUCTION, April 1991 Britain’s economic future depends on developing more efficient ways of moving people and freight between …
July/August 2011 – Steel’s best keeps getting better
The Structural Steel Design Awards has been highlighting the best of steel construction for an unbroken run of 43 years, and the best keeps getting better as …