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The use of semi-continuous joints to reduce steel weight and cost
Graham Couchman of the SCI revisits a publication from 1997 which, as we become increasingly concerned with embodied carbon, and therefore efficient use of …
AD 481: Composite beams with deep composite slabs
It has come to SCI’s attention that composite slabs with an overall depth/thickness in the range of 200 mm to 250 mm are becoming increasingly common, …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI Updates March 2022
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 3382-3:2022Acoustics. Measurement of room acoustic parameters. Open-plan officessupersedes BS EN ISO 3382-3:2012 PUBLICLY …
Churches and Steel
From Building With Steel, February 1972 Churches are being built for new centres of population and to replace older structures no longer suitable. They take …
Plans in for Edinburgh’s first Passivhaus-designed high school
City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans for the new Currie Community High School, which is said to be one of the most energy-efficient schools to be …
Steelwork contractor forms coatings subsidiary
Billington Holdings has announced the formation of Specialist Protective Coatings, a new subsidiary that will focus on surface preparation and the application …
Sustainable warehouse planned for St Modwen’s Longbridge development
St. Modwen Logistics, a leading logistics developer and manager, said it has boosted the regeneration of Longbridge, Birmingham and surrounding areas with a …
Interim guidance issued for temporary fixings of metal decking
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has recently issued interim guidance for the design of temporary fixings of metal decking for practical …
Steelwork helps new station arrive on time
Using a steel-framed solution for its structures and overbridge is helping a new station in Reading achieve its scheduled planned opening later this year. …
Steel checks in for Grosvenor Square hotel project
Working on behalf of main contractor Multiplex, Severfield is currently fabricating, supplying and erecting the steelwork a new hotel project housed in the …
