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Eurocode revision
British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a revised Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures as well as a revised National Annex. BS EN 1090-2 Execution …
Met office to build supercomputer home
The Met office has announced plans to build a £20M home for the final part of its new supercomputer which help with more accurate weather predictions. Located …
Steel kick-starts Warrington regeneration scheme
A steel-framed £8.4M college project is due to start shortly as part of Warrington’s Stadium Quarter second phase. Main contractor ISG has secured the …
Updated CE Marking supplement now available
The CE Marking supplement produced by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Tata Steel has been updated to include the latest procedure …
Birmingham’s tallest office tower given the green light by city planners
A steel frame has been chosen for a 26-storey tower in Birmingham that will be the city’s tallest building. Situated at 103 Colmore Row, the Doone Silver …
Liverpool expo centre opens with healthcare show
One of the largest steel-framed structures in north west of England, the Exhibition Centre Liverpool (ECL) opens its doors for the first time next week (2 …
Royal opening for The Kelpies
The Kelpies have received a royal seal of approval as Her Royal Highness Princess Anne has officially opened the world’s largest pair of equine sculptures …
Truss installed for Anfield’s new main stand
Forming an integral part of the redevelopment of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, the 650t steel roof truss for the new main stand has been lifted into place. …
Steel supports power station project
Steel contractor Adey Steel will soon begin work to fabricate and install more than 700t of façade retention steelwork at Lots Road power station in Chelsea, …
Steady outlook for steel
Financial markets have been rocked again recently, raising fears that we might be looking at a new financial crisis. Calmer minds have been advising however …