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Galvanizing the foundations of the construction Industry
First introduced in the mid-1700s, galvanizing is used worldwide within the construction industry. Numerous industries, including the construction sector, make …
Protected portal frames on fire boundary
Where single storey buildings have external walls close to a site boundary, the walls are required to have fire resistance. Such external walls have commonly …
AD 510: P281 worked example of beams curved on plan
SCI publication P281 was published in 2001 covering the design of curved steel members, in accordance with BS 5950. It is clear that this guide is still used, …
New and revised codes and standards; from BSI updates June 2023
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN 17549-2:2023Building information modelling. Information structure based on EN ISO 16739-1 to exchange data templates and data sheets …
BCSA members star at Tekla Awards
British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) members have won three of this year’s UK Tekla Awards, the competition that showcases industry leading …
Kloeckner Metals UK achieves Great Place to Work certification
Kloeckner Metals UK it has been certified as a Great Place to Work, which is a testament to the company’s continued commitment to creating an outstanding …
Steelwork providing logistics boost in Leeds
Just over 1,200t of structural steelwork has been erected by Border Steelwork Structures for six steel-framed industrial units forming the final phase of …
Work set to start on Ipswich logistics park
Trebor Developments and Hillwood have acquired eight acres of commercial development land from Ipswich Borough Council at Eastern Gateway. Prior to acquiring …
Green light for key RAF base expansion
Skanska, in a joint venture with global engineering and construction company, Black & Veatch, has won a £219M project to deliver construction and …
SSDA shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 55th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Steel for …
