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Updated NSSS includes new intumescent paint section
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BSCA) has published the 7th edition of the National Structural Steelwork Specification for buildings (NSSS). …
Coatings specialist leads the way in training innovation
Working in partnership with Scunthorpe’s North Lindsey College, coatings specialist Jack Tighe has successfully trialled Virtual Reality technology (VR) in …
2020 Structural Steel Design Awards Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 52nd Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd, has been announced. A strong …
BCSA revise safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has revised its Safe Site Handover Certificate to include safety measures introduced by Public Health …
Survey reveals payment abuse is harming contractor’s wellbeing
A survey conducted by the Prompt Payment Directory and the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has revealed that 90% of construction business …
BCSA hosts Chinese steel sector delegation
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has hosted a week-long visit to the UK by the China Construction Metal Structures Association (CCMSA), …
BCSA prepared for Brexit – and beyond
Brexit-related caution is reportedly holding up developments across UK industry, to the detriment of construction order books. Recent figures from ABI Barbour …
News in Brief: October 2019
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has announced that Dr David Moore, currently Director of Engineering has accepted the position of Chief …
Government agrees to one-year reverse VAT delay
The UK government has agreed to a one-year delay to reverse VAT following an extensive lobbying campaign from industry bodies including the British …
Your zero carbon questions answered
Many questions have still to be answered before the world’s industries can be confident that they are set on the right paths towards a net zero carbon …