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BCSA advises membership on column splices
A number of BCSA members have noted that some CDM coordinators have been asking for column splices to be placed at waist height, or approximately 1,200mm above …
Retail options get a boost in Edinburgh
One of the largest retail develop- ments to be constructed in Edinburgh in the past ten years is under way close to Murrayfield, Scotland’s national Rugby …
Converted house scoops Hot Dip Galvanizing Award
The redevelopment of 52 Huntington Street, London N1, known as the Zinc House, was the winner of the 15th annual Hot Dip Galvanizing Awards, held recently in …
Seminars feature in Steelday success
The 2007 Steelday organised by Corus and the BCSA was a resounding success for exhibitors and delegates alike. Over 40 exhibitors took stands and over 500 …
Distribution centres for strategic site
Steelwork contractor Atlas Ward has started work on its third warehouse to date on the ProLogis Park in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Working on behalf of …
Fasteners gain CE approval
Andrews Fasteners’ Chinese partner factory, Zhongbin Fastener Manufacture, has gained approval by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) for its …
Structural steelwork has excellent sustainable credentials
Steel may be continually recycled without loss of properties and in the UK 94% of steel is reused or recycled. Steel structures have low carbon footprints, are …
Guidance for structural projects
The BCSA has launched a project with the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, under the supervision of a steering group made up of representatives from …
Barrett takes up BCSA presidency
At its AGM on 19 June 2007, the BCSA elected Richard Barrett, Managing Director of Barrett Steel Buildings as its new President and Jack Sanderson, Managing …
