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BRE updates environmental guide
The latest version of the Green Guide to Specification, produced by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) is available online, at www.thegreenguide.org.uk …
Agreement reached on working time directive
European member states have reached an agreement that will allow UK workers to continue to work more than 48 hours per week, subject to certain conditions. …
Corefast delivers quicker cores
A new structure on Park Lane in London is being erected by a tower crane bolted on top of the building’s Corus Bi-Steel core. Construction of the first of …
Member states approve CE Marking standard
The CE Marking standard for fabricated steelwork (BS EN 1090-1) has been approved by the majority of European Union member states and this harmonised standard …
SCI Members’ Event
Over eighty people signed up for the SCI Members Day on 3rd July, and came to Ascot to hear about current developments and network around a BBQ in the evening. …
Steel outlook stays bright
Steel construction’s market share and output are at an all time high and the …
SSDA 2008 – Best-ever Awards a beacon to construction
Entries to the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards were hailed as …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: June/July 2008
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1991:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. Actions on structures NA to BS EN 1991-1:- General actions NA to BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 …
July 2008 – Awards show steel on firm footing
Anyone needing an answer to the question of why steel construction enjoys such a dominant share of key markets need only have been at the Victoria and Albert …