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Guidance for Target Zero®
Target Zero, the joint BCSA and Corus initiative aimed at making zero carbon buildings a reality, will publish its first guidance document later this year. The …
BCSA ready to respond
New BCSA President Jack Sanderson cut through the economic gloom surrounding construction with a prediction that association members will be well placed to …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
June 2009 will see the first publication by the steel sector of Eurocode worked examples that include the influence of the UK National Annexes. Examples have …
Slim floor solutions with enhanced version of SIDS
Corus has announced the launch of a new and enhanced version of the SIDS software which has been developed by SCI. Offering a number of improvements over the …
The case for steel – Steel meets stringent NHS vibration requirements
The latest in our Case for Steel series highlights how steel frames meet vibration and acoustics requirements. All structures are susceptible to vibration, …
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 …
Corus lends support to sustainability exhibition
Corus will be an official supporter of the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) stand at the Ecobuild and Futurebuild 2009 exhibition which takes place at …
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 …
Avoidance of Thermal Bridging in Steel Construction
Practical guidance for avoiding thermal bridge heat losses in steel framed buildings; supported by thermal modelling data. Energy efficiency is becoming an …
September 2009 – Sustainably essential steel
The steel construction sector has invested a great deal of time and money over the years in providing everything that a designer could need to make it easy to …