Technical
Part L consultation
The public consultation on changes to Part L of the Building Regulations closes this month. It is proposed that the 2010 revision leads to a 25% reduction, …
This way to CE Marking
The BCSA outlines the measures which must be undertaken to fulfill the requirements of BS EN 1090-1, that allows companies to CE Mark its structural steelwork. …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
In March 2010 the suite of European loading and design standards for construction, the Eurocodes, will come in to force. The Eurocodes cover the design of …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: June & July 2009
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
AD 336: Execution class for bridge steelwork
This Advisory Desk Note provides background to the choice of ‘default’ execution class in the Model Project Specification (MPS) for the execution of …
Composite slabs and beams using steel decking: Best practice for design and construction
This long awaited Revised Edition covers the design and construction of composite floors, paying particular attention to the good practice aspects. The major …
Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for Students
A concise overview of steel design to the Eurocodes This easy-to-read publication provides a concise overview of steel design to the Eurocodes. Although …
Reduced thermal bridging for steel construction
Energy efficiency is an increasingly important parameter in the design of modern buildings as are thermal bridges that lead to local heat losses and reduce the …
AD 335: Eurocode design and National Annexes
As design to the Eurocodes commences, this Advisory Desk note reminds designers how important it is to refer to the appropriate National Annexes. The …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: May 2009
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
