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News in Brief – May 2011
The BCSA and Tata Steel will co-sponsor a major sustainability conference in London on 7 July. The event, run by Building Magazine, will provide construction …
International recognition for BCSA Director General
On a recent visit to New Zealand, Dr Derek Tordoff, Director General of BCSA, received an award from the International Steelwork Contractors Group (ISCG). The …
Accidents down by 25% in steel construction
The latest published figures from the BCSA reveal that the Reportable Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) for member companies has been reduced by 25% over the last …
Supplement maps out routes to zero carbon buildings
A supplement entitled Cost effective routes to carbon reduction is available with this issue of NSC. Commissioned by the BCSA and Tata Steel, the free …
20 Years Ago: BCSA mission to Japan
Taken from STEEL CONSTRUCTION, February 1991, Reported by Frank Glover CEng FIStructE In terms of output the British Structural Steelwork Industry is the …
Health and Safety Regulations to be reformed
The BCSA attended the launch of the Government’s major reform of Health & Safety regulations on Monday 21st March 2011. The Minister for Employment Chris …
Bolts – the vital components
Structural bolts are one of the main elements of a steel frame and their manufacturers and suppliers form an important part of the steel construction supply …
Latest guide for Eurocode load combinations
The BCSA has published a design guide which fully explains the Eurocode load combinations for steel structures based on the recommendations given in BS EN 1990 …
June 2011 – BCSA goes the extra mile
That steel construction is inherently safer than other forms of construction is a key message that the sector has been at pains to deliver. Safety superiority …