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The Institution of Structural Engineers to host steel e-conference
Looking at how to use steel in an effective and sustainable way, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is hosting a three-day e-conference …
Steelwork contractor receives governmental visit
Dr Caroline Johnson MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Minister for Education (at the time of writing), has recently visited Shipley Structures. Wendy …
President’s Column July/August 2022
Steelwork contractor members of the BCSA fabricate and erect half of the structural steel in the UK and Ireland, but there are literally hundreds of other …
Shortlist shows world-leading steelwork
As BCSA President Mark Denham pointed out in his speech at the National Dinner in June, the past few years have been challenging times for the construction …
BCSA issues Model specification for the purchase of reclaimed steel sections
To help the growing demand and increase the awareness of the benefits of reusing structural steel, the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has …
Interim guidance issued for temporary fixings of metal decking
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has recently issued interim guidance for the design of temporary fixings of metal decking for practical …
Manufacturer Farrat welcomes local MP
Founded in 1959 and renowned for its manufacture of components for acoustic isolation/insulation, building and machinery vibration control as well as products …
Steel construction sector remembers Joe Locke
Former British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) President Joe Locke has died at the age of 84. He was president between 1988 and 1990 and was …
Sustainability specification added to complement NSSS
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has published the 1st edition of the Sustainability Specification for structural steelwork for building …
Steel carbon reduction commitment strengthens
Fears have been raised that the UK’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency may be waning in the face of the multitude of immediately pressing issues …