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AD 435: Beams supporting precast planks: checks in the temporary condition
The purpose of this note is to remind designers of their responsibility for basing their design on a safe method of erection. This is particularly necessary if …
Nottingham Flyover
Roads are getting more congested, junctions are becoming bottlenecks – often the only solution is to build a temporary flyover. Mr F. I. Lees, Director and …
BCSA publishes no-deal Brexit conformity guide
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has published a guide outlining how the steel construction sector can meet the requirements of UKCA …
Steel completes at Sheffield’s New Era development
Working on behalf of main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland, Shipley Structures has completed the steelwork erection for the two buildings that constitute phase two …
New robotic steel profile cutting solution from Voortman
Voortman Steel Machinery has announced the launch of its new V807 robotic thermal profile processor, which is a plasma and oxy-fuel coping solution. The V807 …
SCI launches new protocol for reusing steel
In an effort to help the steel construction industry reduce greenhouse emissions, the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) has launched a new protocol for …
Colour stainless steel introduced to UK market
Kloeckner Metals UK has introduced coloured stainless steel, a solution that it said is not only durable and reliable but a true demonstration of high-end …
Major Soho scheme starts to rise up
Steelwork erection is now underway for the Soho Place scheme in London’s West End. Working on behalf of Laing O’Rourke, BHC is fabricating, supplying and …
Severfield acquires power sector steelwork specialist
Leading steelwork contractor Severfield has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Harry Peers, a full-service structural steelwork …
Cantilevering Edinburgh hotel takes shape
An £18M four-star boutique hotel, featuring a steel-framed 6.7m cantilevering wing, is taking shape in Edinburgh’s West End at Torphichen Street. The …
