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CE Marking of fabricated constructional steelwork is a legal requirement – are you at risk?
In this article, NSC explains when CE marking will end in the UK and when it will be superseded as a legal requirement by UKCA marking. In recent months, there …
Critical temperatures for fire design: Part 2 – Columns
Part 1 of this article discussed the calculation of critical temperatures for beams, presented by ASFP and in the UK NA to BS EN 1993-1-2. In this second part, …
AD 527: Hybrid connections with bolts and welds
SCI’s Advisory service occasionally receives questions about connections where load is to be shared between bolts and welds. This AD explains the code …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI updates March 2024
BRITISH STANDARDS UNDER REVIEW BS EN 1011-3:2018Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc welding of stainless steels. BS EN …
Key Theatre
One of the latest additions to the growing number of theatres throughout the UK is the Key Theatre at Peterborough. Steel plays an important role in its …
BCSA appoints new CEO
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has appointed Jonathan Clemens as its new CEO.Mr Clemens was previously Tata Steel Europe’s Head of …
Steelwork tees-off at world-famous golf resort
The Belfry is in the middle of a major expansion that includes the construction of a 600-person capacity grand ballroom overlooking the signature tenth hole of …
Steel creates cathedral of whisky
Structural steelwork is nearing completion on the Ardgowan Distillery near Greenock, which has been described as a cathedral of whisky. Working on behalf of …
UK steelwork exported forGuyana hospital project
Supported by the UKEF, the government’s export credit agency, Severfield has landed a £4.5M deal to export structural steelwork to Guyana. A total of 1,900t …
Local MP endorses growing steelwork contractor
Steelwork contractor, Painter Brothers, has hosted Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, to discuss industry concerns and plans for future …
