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Steel protection
Advances in modern surface treatment technology, including coatings and galvanizing, are optimising the protection of constructional steelwork and delivering …
Keeping stock
The structural steelwork sector is served by a national network of steel stockholders, one of the best organised distribution networks of any industrial …
BCSA says UK steel is still world leader
Structural steel remains the material of choice for construction and looks set for further increases in demand over the coming year following growth of 8% in …
Highly regarded engineer awarded Fellowship at National Dinner
The well-known and highly regarded structural engineer Roger Pope, who has been a specialist technical consultant to the BCSA and Tata Steel for many years, …
Ten-storey Tate Modern extension opens
Known as the Switch House, the new Tate Modern extension, which increases the museum’s size by 60%, has opened to the public. The pyramid-shaped 10-storey …
SSDA shortlist highlights steel success stories
The British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life have announced the shortlist for the 48th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA). The 21 …
Steel-framed BIM store for Asda
Steelwork is nearing completion on Asda’s first Level 2 BIM (Building Information Modelling) project in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Working on behalf of main …
Historic gas holders return to Kings Cross
Three Victorian cast iron gas holders have been refurbished and are now being re-erected as part of a residential development at Kings Cross, London. Bourne …
National Highway Sector Scheme 19A appoints training administrator
The committee responsible for National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) 19A has announced the appointment of the Institute of Corrosion as training administrator …
Outstanding award for Canary Wharf tower
Canary Wharf Group’s newest commercial address, One & Five Bank Street, has joined an elite group after achieving a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, …
