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News in Brief – April 2009
Lindapter has released the comprehensive resource for designing weld-free steelwork connections, featuring specification data, technical diagrams, and …
Clients specify Sustainability Charter membership
The BCSA is in dialogue with Arup and the Highways Agency about the possibility that its Sustainability Charter’s requirements can be implemented in their …
BCSA completes member assessments
Last year all of the BCSA’s steelwork contractor members, both in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, were audited to assess their capabilities. Now all of …
Steel construction industry aims for zero carbon buildings
The BCSA and Corus have launched a major £1M initiative to help zero carbon buildings become a reality. Known as ‘Target Zero’ the project will provide …
BCSA launches carbon footprinting tool
At its national meeting last month the BCSA launched a tool that will allow members to calculate their own carbon footprint. The tool calculates the carbon …
Safety concerns with EU proposals
In December 2008 the European Parliament voted to withdraw the UK’s opt-out of the Working Time Directive (WTD). If the opt-out is withdrawn, then this could …
BCSA provides sourcing option for specifiers
Sustainability requirements are becoming increasingly common in construction specifications, and many companies in the BCSA’s membership have signed the …
BCSA Safe Site Handover Certificate revised
The Safe Site Handover Certificate (SSHC), originally launched by the BCSA in 2001 has now been revised by the Health & Safety Committee in conjunction …
The case for steel – Providing unrivalled support
In the latest in our Case for Steel series we review the support available for architects and engineers designing in steel. Extensive support covering all …
