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Taxis in the frame
Steelwork is playing a significant role in the works currently being undertaken at Paddington Station, a project which is creating the space for the …
Velodrome leads steel successes at Structural Awards
The London 2012 Velodrome (above) swept the board at the Structural Awards 2011 by winning the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence as well as …
Test changes for CSCS cards on the way
A new and refreshed CSCS card test will be introduced as from 2 April 2012, a move that will affect all new applicants. Three card tests will be available, …
20 Years Ago: Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield
Taken from Steel Construction, December 1991 The Don Valley Stadium is one of five major new facilities that have been built in Sheffield in time to host the …
Supermarket checks out steel design
Structural steelwork dominates the supermarket sector and a recent example of this success story is a recently opened Asda in Cheltenham. Working on behalf of …
Revision to first aid kit standard
A new British Standard for the provision of first aid within the workplace will come into force this month (January 2012). A provisional standard has been in …
Apprentices launch shipping heritage sculpture
Three Mabey Bridge apprentices have produced a stunning landmark to celebrate Chepstow’s long and rich engineering heritage. A sculpture depicting 16 …
BCSA appoints new welding and fabrication manager
Tom Cosgrove, previously with SIAC Tetbury Steel, has been appointed as the new BCSA welding and fabrication manager. His role will be to undertake company …
50 Years Ago: Structural Steelwork for railways
From Building with Steel, November 1961 As the massive modernisation programme of British Railways gathers momentum, the old familiar steam locomotive gives …
Galvanizing catches seafood project
Hull-based Humber Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has provided its specialist hot dip galvanizing treatment to 20t of steelwork currently being …
