Steelwork contractors form joint venture

The board of BS2: Left to right, Steve Fareham, Billington Structures Managing Director; Tom Goldberg and David Sands, Bourne Steel Chairman

Billington Structures and Bourne Steel have officially launched a joint venture known as BS2 in order to maximise and combine their expertise to bid for large steel contracts in London and across the UK.

Speaking at the recent London launch of the joint venture, David Sands, Chairman of Bourne Steel said: “I am delighted to announce the launch of BS2. Bourne and Billington have complementary skills and a good geographical fit. It made very good sense to bring the two companies together in this joint venture. With our combined skills BS2 will bid for all major, national projects and give clients a new choice.”

BS2’s Non-Executive Chairman Tom Goldberg said the launch of BS2 marked a fresh chapter within the industry. “I fully expect BS2 to play a pivotal role for years to come with a particular focus on high-rise towers within the capital. I am delighted to be Non-Executive Chairman of such an exciting venture between these two well established companies.”