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Human intelligence needed for successful introduction of AI – and much else
The longest lasting awards in the construction sector is the annual Structural Steel Design Awards, now in its 57th year of independent judging. This year’s …
Steel sector showing a lead on spreading confidence
Times have been challenging in the building market but encouraging recent reports suggest grounds for cautious optimism, with a positive trend noticed in 2024 …
Keeping ahead in a fast changing world
We live in a fast changing world and it is often difficult to stay abreast of all of the developments that affect our professional lives directly. The steel …
Steel the strategic solution
There is a lot of pleasure – and perhaps some relief – across the UK steel industry at the news that the future of primary steelmaking at British …
Steel meeting the needs of fast growing data centre market
Relatively little is heard in the construction related press about Data Centres, which steelwork contractors have been quietly working on providing for the …
New guidance and specification show steel’s not standing still on fire protection
The government response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report was expected as NSC went to press, which the entire construction industry will be paying very …
Steel ready to respond to speedier investment approvals
The sound of a drum banging for investment is being heard loud and clear from Downing Street, with the government seemingly taking on board at least some of …
Forecasts suggest better times ahead underpinned by steel
It’s that time of year again when editors feel obliged to consider the prospects for the months ahead, but in a world where uncertainty seems to increase …
Steel’s carbon emissions on track for striking reductions
The new government has set out its stall to promote growth in a low carbon economy. Major growth areas for the UK economy over the coming years will almost …
Early engagement is best way to beat the inevitable rush
In the run up to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, or Budget, on 26 November there are plenty of reasons not to be too cheerful on the economic front. …