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Bespoke steelwork
NSC investigates the broad range of structural components frequently used on steel-framed
Column strengthening
Re-use and adaptation of existing buildings may make column strengthening more common in the future. In this article, Richard Henderson of the SCI considers …
AD 465: Amendment to clauses on negative tolerances on cambers in the National Structural Steelwork Specification
Engineers generally specify cambers on steel beams to reduce deflection under self-weight. However, when specifying cambers, they should carefully consider the …
New and revised codes and standards: from BSI Updates June 2021
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 3834-2:2021Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. Comprehensive quality requirementssupersedes BS EN ISO …
SSDA shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 53rd Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Trimble …
Work starts on Old Oak Common rail super-hub
HS2 Ltd has commenced permanent works on its west London super-hub station at Old Oak Common, a project that will eventually require 73,000t of steel. …
Planning consent granted for East Kilbride industrial warehouse
Knight Property Group has been granted planning consent by South Lanarkshire Council for further development at Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride. …
Winners crowned in TEKLA 2021 Awards
British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) members have won four of the categories at this year’s UK Tekla Awards. Trimble’s annual UK Tekla …
Work proceeds on Enfield energy recovery facility
Working on behalf of main contractor Taylor Woodrow, Caunton Engineering is fabricating, supplying and erecting the structural steelwork for a major energy …
First contract awarded for King’s Cross mixed-use scheme
VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a £29M contract by Reef Group, to deliver The Apex, one of six mixed-use new builds forming the ‘Tribeca’ development …
