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Morrison relies on quick steel erection
Elland Steel Structures has erected more than 800t of hot and cold rolled steelwork for a new Wm Morrison Supermarkets freezer warehouse and distribution …
New Eurocode for steel bridges
The BSI has issued a new Eurocode for the design of steel bridges. The code known as BS EN 1993-2: 2006 ‘Design of Steel Structures – Part 2 Steel …
Town centre jobs set to increase
The number of high profile town centre shopping complex and regeneration projects is set to increase over the next twelve months. Major on going projects …
Steel performs in Leicester
The £48M Leicester Performing Arts Centre is set to become one of the focal points in the regeneration of the city’s central district. More than 2,500t of …
New City landmark nears completion
The highly original looking One Coleman Street building in the City of London is nearing completion and will be handed over to the client this Spring. The …
Heat straightening can reduce traffic congestion
The Highways Agency (HA) in collaboration with the BCSA is now providing guidance for a recently adopted technique for bridge repairs which will help speed …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: November 2006
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 5400:- Steel, concrete and composite bridges BS 5400-2:2006 Specification for loads Supersedes BS 5400-2:1978 BS EN PUBLICATIONS The …
Best practice for the specification and installation of metal cladding and secondary steelwork
This publication will promote a greater understanding of the issues faced by the construction team and lead to better co-operation on site and in the design …
AD 306: Additional Moments in Braced Bays: 1
This is the first in a series of ADs that comment on the forces and moments to be designed for in beam-column-bracing connections in braced frames. AD 304 …
