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Sustainability strategy launched by steel sector
Corus, the British Constructional Steelwork Association and SCI have worked together for many years to promote the effective use of structural steelwork. …
SSDA 2009 – Lakeside Energy from Waste Plant, Colnbrook
A large multi facetted waste plant was erected prominently, economically and effectively close to Heathrow Airport. The Lakeside plant is a state of the art …
Environmental business park for Hastings
A business park for companies at the cutting edge of environmental technology, as well as those with an interest in conservation and energy efficiency is …
Frame completed on Excellent development
Steelwork contractor William Hare has completed the structural steel erection on the £170M Central Saint Giles development in central London. The …
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 …
Chilled out warehouse
A new multi-temperature depot for foodservice distributor 3663 First for Foodservice is under construction in Paddock Wood, Kent. Working on behalf of main …
Clients specify Sustainability Charter membership
The BCSA is in dialogue with Arup and the Highways Agency about the possibility that its Sustainability Charter’s requirements can be implemented in their …
April 2009 – Sustainability looks like a survivor
Recent construction industry related gatherings have been slightly muted affairs, unsurprisingly since the background economic news has been almost …
March 2009 – Building towards zero carbon
Steel and sustainability go hand in hand. The case for selecting the most recycled material in the world for constructing buildings, bridges and other …
May 2009 – Case proven for steel
We round up our Case for Steel series in this issue, with a four page section highlighting how and why steel construction so dominates the key markets in the …