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Around the Press – March 2011
Construction News 27 January 2011 Steel threat to commercial projects “It’s isn’t likely to have any effect on steel in terms of competitiveness. This …
First Eurocode designed bridge erected in Devon
The first bridge on the UK road network to be designed and constructed to the new Eurocode design standards, which are currently being introduced across the …
Steel stays competitive
The UK construction sector is being served by a healthy steel manufacturer, best in class steelwork contractors and brilliant architects and structural …
Light at the end of the tunnel
British Constructional Steelwork Association members are looking forward to a recovery starting in 2012 after the capacity reductions of the past two years, …
Fastener supplier gains sector approvals
Leeds based fastener manufacturer and supplier Andrews Fasteners was recently audited by Lloyds and accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, CE Approval to BS EN …
New London rail interchange takes shape
Work is progressing on the redevelopment of Farringdon Station in London, part of the Thameslink Programme, which will deliver more trains and better journeys …
Supplement to inspire zero carbon buildings
The BCSA and Tata Steel have commissioned a Target Zero supplement in order to raise awareness and further inspire readers to engage with the Target Zero …
New terminal arriving at Heathrow
Steelwork erection is underway for Heathrow’s new energy efficient Terminal 2 building, a project which forms part of a multi-billion pound airport wide …
Venue shows its metal
Steelwork including long span trusses have been used to create the necessary open plan areas for the latest visitor attraction at Bluewater in Kent. Martin …
March 2011 – Steel development continues
Along with the rest of the construction industry, the steel sector is facing testing times. The tide of economic recovery looks increasingly unlikely to lift …