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AD 546: Critical temperatures for compression members in the UK NA to BS EN 1993-1-2
The UK NA to BS EN 1993-1-2 contains values for critical temperatures for compression members, presented in Table NA.1 as a matrix of values for combination of …
Highway problems – the American solution
FROMBuilding with SteelAUGUST 1960 By common consent one of the most urgent problems that confronts this country at the present time is the organizing and …
BCSA makes new appointments at AGM
At its recently held AGM, the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) elected Chris Durand, Severfield Design Director (pictured) as its new …
Steelwork contractor goes all-electric
Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering is undertaking an investment to transform its fabrication yard loading fleet into an all-electric operation. As part of …
Leighton sport and community asset gets formed with steel
Requiring 350t of structural steelwork, the main frame for the new Leighton Leisure and Community Centre in Bedfordshire, is nearing completion. Working on …
Entrepreneur buys William Hare
Owner of Sale Sharks rugby club and business entrepreneur, Simon Orange has bought steelwork contractor William Hare for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1945, …
New Rotherham Market shops for steel
Forming part of Rotherham’s Council Masterplan, the new steel frame for the town’s redeveloped covered market is quickly taking shape. Requiring over 300t …
Green data centre planned for former Scottish steelworks site
Plans have been unveiled to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres – bringing thousands of new …
Trial assembly for River Trent footbridge
Due to be lifted into its final position across the River Trent in the autumn, the new Waterside Bridge has been trial erected at the steelwork contractor’s …
Major employment park set for Towcester
Winvic Construction has been appointed by IM Properties to construct a major new employment park at Towcester, Northamptonshire. Expected to create 1,500 jobs …
