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Supply chain relationships critical in rising market says the BCSA
As the construction industry continues to gather pace and demand for sub-contractors increases, relationships between clients, main contractors and their …
Industrial strategy for metals focuses on meeting future client needs
A future vision for UK industry has been set out by the Government through its Industrial Strategy framework which also includes the Industrial Strategy for …
Early involvement can boost sustainability
Last January we were looking ahead to a gathering of pace of a still nascent recovery in the demand for constructional steelwork and construction products and …
Bolts – the vital components
Structural bolts are one of the main elements of a steel frame and their manufacturers and suppliers form an important part of the steel construction supply …
The case for steel – Facts
The case for using steel as a construction material in the UK is overwhelmingly strong. Steel dominates the market as a building framing solution and for …
Machinery investment boosts quality
Advances in quality and productivity in the steel construction sector are to a large part due to developments in fabricating machinery. The last of our Supply …
Engineered for safety
In the third article in our Supply Chain series, NSC looks at the role paint and protective coating manufacturers play in the UK steel construction market. …
Adapting to a changing market place
In the second article in our Steel Supply Chain series, NSC examines the role of light gauge and floor decking manufacturers and the crucial part they play in …
May 2008 – Steel creates a strong supply chain
The strength of the steel construction supply chain is one of the sector’s most notable features – yet many are unaware of just how strong it is, what role …
No crisis in structural steelwork supply
The words ‘steel’ and ‘crisis’ have been inseparable in newspaper headlines for the past couple of weeks, with good reason as the steel making industry …