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Bridging the missing link
Glasgow’s M74 Completion project includes four major steel bridges along its route. Martin Cooper reports from a motorway extension which is relying on steel …
Rebirth of Ravenscraig gathers pace
The former home of Scottish steel making is being transformed into the UK’s first new town for more than 40 years. Martin Cooper reports on one of the first …
A dual purpose pavilion
Next year a new pavilion will open at Headingley, the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. NSC reports on a stand which will also be used as teaching space …
Steel guidance; forty and counting
The Steel Industry Guidance Notes (SIGNS), distributed with issues of NSC since January 2006, have now completed four successful years. SIGNS are short, two …
Steel will progress despite recession
Jack Sanderson has taken over as BCSA President at one of the most challenging periods in the association’s history. He explains his forward looking and …
Eight steel bridges for new road to Bedford
Because of increased traffic volumes the existing A421 between the M1 and Bedford’s southern bypass is being upgraded with the construction of a completely …
Steel dives in for new pool and diving facility
Work is progressing on schedule for a new steel framed swimming pool and diving facility for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Replacing an ageing swim centre …
News in Brief – November/December 2009
A new free USA guide entitled ‘Seismic Design of Steel Special Moment Frames’ can be downloaded from: www.nehrp.gov/pdf/nistgcr9-917-3.pdf A commemorative …
Steel to fly high on new Seagull’s home
Located at Falmer on the outskirts of Brighton, the new 22,500 seat capacity stadium for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is rapidly taking shape and …
Pilot bolting coordinator course a success
The BCSA held a pilot Level 3 Bolting Coordinator course on 14 October at the Mabey Bridge (formerly Fairfield Mabey) facility in Chepstow. The course, which …
