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SCI to consult industry on Eurocode transition
British Standards (BSI) has contracted SCI to find out what designers need in making the switch to Eurocodes, with the aim of creating a new generation of …
SCI carries out successful fire test on light steel floor
The first industry sponsored fire test on a light steel floor has been carried out by SCI with the floor achieving 90 minutes fire resistance to BS EN 1365. …
Successful fire test on light steel floor
The Steel Construction Institute carried out the first industry sponsored fire test on a light steel floor that achieved 90 minutes fire resistance to the BS …
New design and detailing tool for steel frames
Ayrshire Metal Products has launched a new version of its design and detailing software AyrSuite Plus2. The new tool is available free on request and has been …
New guide will aid project efficiency
A new BCSA initiative, endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive, has resulted in the launch of ‘Allocation of Design Responsibilities in Constructional …
SCI pays tribute to retiring director
The Steel Construction Institute’s Director Dr Graham Owens marked his resignation after a 21-year career at the Institute, at the annual dinner held at the …
Setting standards within the offsite sector: The Buildoffsite Registration Scheme
Bassam Burgan, SCI Deputy Director, explains the advantages of the first offsite sector specific scheme that focuses on the safe and competent delivery of …
New web advisory service from the Steel Alliance
The Steel Alliance, a joint venture between SCI and its French counterpart Centre Technique Industriel de la Construction Métallique (CTICM) is launching a …
Design made easier and faster
New Steel Construction rounds up some of the latest developments in structural steel design software packages. Engineers benefit from the Fastrak approach MP …
New Director of the SCI
Dr Graham Couchman has been appointed to succeed Dr Graham Owens as Director of the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), Martin Manning, Chairman of Council, …
