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President’s Column – February 2020
There’s little doubt that climate change and sustainability are gaining momentum in our domestic lives as well as in industry. Greta Thurnberg argues that …
News in Brief: February 2020
ArcelorMittal Europe has announced a CO2 roadmap to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030. The roadmap to achieve the 30% target is said to be based on three …
Historic steelwork publication from BCSA
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has published a compendium to its Historical Structural Steelwork Handbook, which was originally …
Survey reveals payment abuse is harming contractor’s wellbeing
A survey conducted by the Prompt Payment Directory and the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has revealed that 90% of construction business …
Contractor begins bridge work on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Cleveland Bridge has begun replacing the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) landmark Bridge 27, which is the first in a series of scheduled vital repairs for …
BCSA hosts Chinese steel sector delegation
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has hosted a week-long visit to the UK by the China Construction Metal Structures Association (CCMSA), …
Steel completes on second of twin King’s Cross commercial developments
The main steel frame for the 12-storey S1 commercial block in London’s King’s Cross development has been completed. Requiring 2,400t of steel, the building …
Winvic set to expand East Midlands Gateway
SEGRO has appointed Winvic Construction to build the fifth industrial unit at its flagship, 700-acre multi-modal logistics hub in the East Midlands. The …
New passive fire protection coating launched
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched a new generation fire protection coating – Hempafire Optima 500 – which is said to be specifically designed to …
Teesside to get region’s first ski centre
Developer’s plans have been submitted for a £30M indoor snow and leisure centre attraction in Middlesbrough, Teesside. Called Sub Zero, the centre would …
