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AD 536: In-plane member buckling lengths for portal frames
The verification of members in portal frames leads to a common question about in-plane buckling lengths, especially when designers are using general software. …
New and revised codes and standards, from BSI updates, November & December 2024
From BSI Updates November 2024 UPDATED BRITISH STANDARDS BS EN ISO 9013:2017+A1:2024Thermal cutting. Classification of thermal cuts. Geometrical product …
Raising the Roof
Perhaps the most difficult way to increase the size of a building is to extend upwards yet sometimes this is the best way. One such case occurred recently and …
BCSA publishes fire protection guidance
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has produced a new publication detailing how designers of constructional steelwork buildings can prove …
Tata Steel’s coil slitter is increasing efficiency
The new £7M coil slitter recently installed in Tata Steel’s Hartlepool Tube and Pipe mill is said to be increasing efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions …
Steelwork contractor achieves nuclear accreditation
Severfield has been awarded the ISO 19443:2018 certification, making it the 12th company in the UK to achieve this standard. The certification sets strict …
West Midlands steel sector meets to address industry challenges
Four leading British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) members from the West Midlands, recently met up to discuss pressing industry challenges and …
Reduced carbon offering for light gauge steel solutions
Light gauge steel specialist voestalpine Metsec has launched a reduced carbon option for products including its pre-panelised load bearing solution, Metframe, …
Sustainable approach driving Piccadilly development
A new eight-storey office-led scheme that replaces two buildings at 180 Piccadilly and 48-50 Jermyn Street in London’s West End is using a significant amount …
Cheltenham benefits from new galvanized transport hub
A new park and ride transport hub is now up and running, offering the necessary infrastructure for sustainable travel in and around Gloucestershire. Located …
