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Repeat CE Marking of upgraded steel sections not permitted
Sector Group 17, the European Notified Body, recently discussed the CE Marking of steel sections and concluded that, while re-testing of sections to verify the …
Forum on CE Marking held in London
In order to discuss CE Marking requirements for fabricated steelwork the BCSA hosted a European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS) workshop in …
News in Brief – October 2009
The BCSA together with the Highways Agency has formed a working group to develop a National Highways Sector Scheme for mechanical fasteners. The aim is to …
EU restarts amending CPD
The European Union has restarted the process of amending the Construction Products Directive (CPD) and will meet to get a final agreed position by November …
This way to CE Marking
The BCSA outlines the measures which must be undertaken to fulfill the requirements of BS EN 1090-1, that allows companies to CE Mark its structural steelwork. …
CE Marking of structural steelwork published by BSI
The CE Marking standard for fabricated structural steelwork (BS EN 1090-1: 2009) has been published by BSI and has been available since 31 August 2009. This …
BCSA to launch RWC scheme
In response to the impending CE Marking legislation, the BCSA is considering the provision of a Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) scheme for its members. …
Ruling on Construction Products Regulations expected
The European Union (EU) is currently voting on the European Construction Products Regulations (CPR) and if accepted, it will come into force in July 2011. It …
CE Marking to deliver consistent quality
The BCSA recently attended a briefing from the Department of Communities and Local Government about progress on the proposed changes to the Construction …
Construction Products Regulations due this year
The European Commission is proposing to replace the Construction Products Directive with the Construction Products Regulations. The aim is to remove all …
