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Rapid rail system aids quick steel assembly
The new Rapid Rail Support System launched by Metsec is said to allow steel erectors to assemble the side rail supports without the need for tools, nuts, bolts …
Sculpture immortalises Big Yin
A steel sculpture of Billy Connolly (Big Yin) has been erected to signal the completion of the first phase of a landmark residential housing project in …
Velodrome leads steel successes at Structural Awards
The London 2012 Velodrome (above) swept the board at the Structural Awards 2011 by winning the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence as well as …
Test changes for CSCS cards on the way
A new and refreshed CSCS card test will be introduced as from 2 April 2012, a move that will affect all new applicants. Three card tests will be available, …
Supermarket checks out steel design
Structural steelwork dominates the supermarket sector and a recent example of this success story is a recently opened Asda in Cheltenham. Working on behalf of …
Revision to first aid kit standard
A new British Standard for the provision of first aid within the workplace will come into force this month (January 2012). A provisional standard has been in …
Apprentices launch shipping heritage sculpture
Three Mabey Bridge apprentices have produced a stunning landmark to celebrate Chepstow’s long and rich engineering heritage. A sculpture depicting 16 …
BCSA appoints new welding and fabrication manager
Tom Cosgrove, previously with SIAC Tetbury Steel, has been appointed as the new BCSA welding and fabrication manager. His role will be to undertake company …
Galvanizing catches seafood project
Hull-based Humber Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has provided its specialist hot dip galvanizing treatment to 20t of steelwork currently being …
Controlled steel erection makes landing
A new 15,000m² facility for the Moog flight controls business in Wolverhampton has been erected by Caunton Engineering. More than 800t of structural …
