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Steel decker reaches safety landmark
Skanska UK specialist steel decking company Richard Lees, has notched up one million accident-free man hours. The company said this statistic has been achieved …
MK Dons stadium ready for new season
Steelwork erection has recently been completed for the new 30,000 seat capacity stadium for the Milton Keynes Dons football club, with the facility scheduled …
New European standard for fabrication and erection
From early 2008 a new European standard for the fabrication and erection of steel structures, known as EN 1090-2, is set to replace the current British …
Software update simplifies design process
A new Corus software package, known as the Slimflor Integrated Design Suite (SIDS) and designed by SCI, has been launched and is now available from the Corus …
Overnight work bridges the gap at airport
Caunton Engineering’s erection department recently secured a nighttime possession to erect the final two sections of new 150m long link bridge at East …
BCSA training initiative launched
BCSA said it is in the planning stage for what will be the most wide ranging and comprehensive training programme for the steel industry. Covering all skills …
Tubes make waves in Singapore
A large quantity of circular hollow sections supplied by Corus International’s Singapore office, have played an integral role in creating a surfing theme for …
Warehouse creates a storm
A new distribution centre for ASDA, known as Project Storm, is nearing completion in Doncaster. Located on the Redhouse Interchange, one of the region’s …
Big reduction in falls from height injuries
BCSA has reported that during the period from 2004 to 2006 there was an 80% reduction in the number of reported construction related falls from height, while …
Steel forms crescent shaped gallery
Steelwork is nearing completion on the highly unusual £16.5M firstsite:newsite project in Colchester, Essex. The job is an ambitious partnership to create a …
