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November/December 2008 – Top marks from schools
A welcome item of good news recently has been the government’s announcement that it will bring forward public spending to boost construction. One source of …
October 2008 – Reasons to be cheerful?
Financial markets have been going through unprecedented turmoil in recent months, and all industries have been dreading the possible impact on their own …
September 2008 – A lasting legacy
Britain’s long-standing love affair with the modern Olympics has been given a timely boost by the outstanding performance of our athletes at the Beijing …
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 …
June 2008 – Training key to future success
One of the keys to the future of the steel construction industry is attracting new recruits capable of being trained to continue delivering products and …
May 2008 – Steel creates a strong supply chain
The strength of the steel construction supply chain is one of the sector’s most notable features – yet many are unaware of just how strong it is, what role …
April 2008 – T5 sets world standard
Congratulations to all members of the construction team that delivered BAA’s new Terminal 5 at Heathrow on time and to budget. It is a great achievement …
March 2008 – Sustainability underpins healthy market share
While the woes of the financial sector continue to excite the headline writers, more positive news is beginning to filter through from those who work in the …
February 2008 – Steel sustainability the highlight of the show
All sectors of the construction industry will be presenting their sustainability cases at the Futurebuild event in London this month. Some of the highlights of …
January 2009 – Recession forges quality solutions
Are the first green shoots of recovery visible in the new construction orders figures released by the government before Christmas? The three month rolling …