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REIDsteel wins second Queen’s Award
One of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise has been given for the second time to structural steel firm John Reid & Sons. The company won the award …
News in Brief – May 2006
The new Stainless Steel Specialist Course brochure from the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) is now available. The course consists of 16 self-study …
Environmentally friendly shed is taking shape
Described as one of the greenest buildings in the country, brewer Adnams’ new warehouse and distribution centre is currently under construction. The …
Essential steel industry information
The 2006 Directory for Specifiers and Buyers in the steel construction industry is out now. This essential directory lists details of every BCSA member for …
Kelvin bridged by longest span girder
Main contractor Farrans opted for the most environmentally friendly and cost effective way of constructing a new bridge across Glasgow’s Kelvin River, a …
Steel scores at new Twickenham stand
Steelwork erection for Twickenham’s new £90M South Stand is well underway and is scheduled for completion by December. The official home of English Rugby …
Countdown to London Olympics
In order to prevent damaging and time-wasting disputes on any of its construction sites, Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman Jack Lemley is set to enlist …
Time is right for giant steel pyramid
Foundation work has begun for the iconic Solar Pyramid project near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Once complete, the 58m tall steel structure will be the …
A grand arcade for Wigan
More than 5,000t of steelwork will be supplied by Severfield Reeve Structures for the construction of Wigan’s Grand Arcade shopping centre. Working on behalf …
New regs highlighted at Metals seminar
The recent Metals Forum health and safety seminar outlined a number of important industry topics including the new Control of Noise Regulations as well as the …
