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The route to sustainable construction
The BCSA was the first representative organisation in the UK to launch a sustainability charter, the objective of which is to develop steel as a sustainable …
College remodelling
A new entrance hall housed within a glazed rotunda and extra floors added to two existing buildings are just part of the extensive work being undertaken at a …
Stations on track
Off-site construction has played a key role in the erection of steel structures at two new stations along Scotland’s newest railway line. Martin Cooper …
Building schools with steel
Steel’s cost effective and programme benefits have come to the fore on three new schools under construction in Nottingham. Nottingham University Samworth …
Steel’s power of sustainability
An educational facility at a South Wales power station is making use of a number of sustainable features including a steel frame. An example of sustainability …
Sculpture stands guard over Cumbernauld
A 10m-high steel sculpture of a female form has been erected on a hill overlooking the Scottish new town of Cumbernauld. Named Arria, after Arria Fadilla the …
Exporting accolade for bolt manufacturer
Steve Jones (right) Operations Director at Tension Control Bolts (TCB) receives the Best International Trade of the Year award from Anthony Randall, President …
New processing systems to debut at EuroBlech 2010
Dutch machinery manufacturer Voortman will present two new processing systems at the EuroBlech exhibition, which takes place in Hannover, Germany from 26-30 …
News in Brief – October 2010
The Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS) has obtained UKAS accreditation to National Highway Sector Scheme 20 for the execution of steelwork in …