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Steel construction the smart choice
The steel construction sector was well placed to respond to the government’s objectives to make the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) widespread …
Steel shows collaboration benefits
The London commercial market and the demand for large sheds might have peaked for the moment but the quality of design and construction using steelwork …
Steel supply chain sets a lead to follow
Construction seems to have been on the edge of one of its periodic crises of confidence this summer, perhaps not entirely without good reason. Pundits point to …
Healthy steel construction vital to UK
The Structural Steel Design Awards shortlist has just been announced, once again showcasing a striking range of world class designs using steel to its best …
Topping up the half full glass
The list of risks threatening to undermine economies and the investor confidence that underpins demand for the sorts of projects that you read about in NSC …
Steel shines under costs spotlight
Market demands can frequently change, placing a different emphasis on the various features of buildings and other structures such as long spans, curving and …
Steel delivering value
Our news section always carries examples of projects that highlight the benefits of using steel as a framing material. This week’s news includes a story …
UK investments reflected in steel
The start of a year is a traditional time to look ahead to what the following 12 months might promise, and perhaps even hazard a prediction or two. The outlook …
New chapters in steel’s success story
Recent surveys show that the construction market has paused for breath after a strong run lasting several years (see News). Brexit and the business cycle …