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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 …
Sustainability of steel in housing and residential buildings
This publication summarises the requirements for sustainability in construction and presents the broad sustainability benefits of steel technologies used in …
Building design using modules
Essential design information for construction using modules The use of modular and other lightweight forms of building construction is increasing. The benefits …
Design of Floors for Vibration: A New Approach
This publication provides guidance for vibration design of all steel-framed floor and building types. Vibration measurements taken over the last 10 years on …
Precast concrete floors in steel framed buildings
This publication provides best practice information on detailing, construction methods and how to satisfy building regulations for the use of precast floor …
Update for steelwork specification
National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building Construction – 5th Edition was published last month. Dr David Moore, BCSA Director of Engineering …
SCI launches best practice guide to tackle Part L changes
Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in England and Wales have resulted in deeper cladding systems, a need for improved air tightness and hence an …
New steelwork specification
The 5th edition of the National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building (NSSS) is now available. Published on 1 January, the revision was prompted by …
Best practice for the specification and installation of metal cladding and secondary steelwork
This publication will promote a greater understanding of the issues faced by the construction team and lead to better co-operation on site and in the design …
Definitive guidance for high-rise construction
The BCSA has published the latest in its series of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) endorsed guides for steel erection. The new book, Erection of Multi-Storey …
