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A grand arcade for Wigan
More than 5,000t of steelwork will be supplied by Severfield Reeve Structures for the construction of Wigan’s Grand Arcade shopping centre. Working on behalf …
New regs highlighted at Metals seminar
The recent Metals Forum health and safety seminar outlined a number of important industry topics including the new Control of Noise Regulations as well as the …
Tall shed nears completion
A ridge height of almost 42.5m makes a new distribution centre in Northfleet, Kent, one of the tallest warehouse structures in the UK. The steelwork and …
Conder is top of the class in Sheffield
Conder Structures is erecting steelwork for a major design and build contract for ten student accommodation blocks in Sheffield. The project consists of 500 …
CE Marking strategy being prepared
CE Marking of fabricated steelwork is anticipated to become a reality by late 2007 and the BCSA is developing guidance for companies wishing to mark their …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: March 2006
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
AD 300: Paint on the Outer Face of Cover Plates and Preloaded Bolts.
The advisory desk has recently been asked about the effect of paint on the outer faces of cover plates on the specified minimum preload of preloaded bolts. The …
40 Years Ago – Steelwork on the Motorways
Taken fron Building with Steel, 1966 The Pennine Tower Restaurant, Forton – M6 The main area of the new Forton Service Area on the M6 consists of a two …
Design of Asymmetric Slimflor Beams with Precast Concrete Slabs
The synergy between the use of precast concrete units and steel structures is that they both come from a prefabricated manufactured technology rather than a …
May 2006 – Investment the key ingredient
Overseas constructional steelwork sectors frequently visit the UK to try and grasp what it is that gives our industry such a commanding share of the market. …