Steel for Life starts CPD modules

Steel for Life has partnered with Building Magazine to deliver a series of steel construction related CPD modules. Each module contains a full technical article as well as a link to a multiple-choice questionnaire which can be completed on-line.

The first module, entitled Sustainable Steel Buildings, was published in Building Magazine on the 31 March. It examines a number of steel’s sustainability credentials – both established and emerging.

Steel for Life Strategic Marketing Manager Christina Gulvanessian said: “Ensuring design and construction professionals are informed and updated regarding the key attributes and capabilities of building materials is crucial in ensuring the appropriate choice of framing material.

“As one of a number of initiatives, Steel for Life is delighted to be partnering with Building Magazine in creating a series of written CPD articles. These will disseminate information about steel construction, focusing specifically on issues including; cost, fire protection and sustainability”.

A recent survey identified that over 66% of multi-storey, non-domestic buildings are framed in structural steel, making it the preferred framing solution for many of the UK’s structures.

An increasing number of these buildings achieve high sustainability ratings and targets. The CPD article includes sections on:

• Offsite manufacturing process
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Performance in regard to embodied carbon
• Ability to be re-used, recycled and multi-cycled
• Alignment with circular economy principles

The CPD can be found by visiting either:

http://www.steelconstruction.info/Continuing_Professional_Development#Sustainable_steel_buildings or

http://www.building.co.uk/professional/cpd/cpd-6-2017-sustainable-steel-buildings/5087008.article