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President's Column April 2024
15 Apr 2024
Until the construction industry develops zero-carbon materials, we all must applaud and recognise the current recommendations to “use less stuff” when designing our steel buildings. Part of this current strategy is to design our buildings more efficiently by reducing the weight of the steel frame, which then requires less raw material and therefore results in lower greenhouse gas emissions at source.
Complete the NSC Readership Survey to be in with a chance of winning 2 tickets to the SSDAs 2024
06 Apr 2024
A lucky respondent to our New Steel Construction Reader Survey can win two tickets to the Structural Steel Design Awards event in London on 26 September 2024. The survey is the fi rst carried out for some years and is designed to confi rm, among other things, the frequency and format readers would prefer to have the magazine, and the related weekly news email delivered in future.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA Corporate Member – Magna Inspections
14 Mar 2024
Established in 2006, Magna Inspections are an independent Welding Inspection company, based in East Yorkshire, offering services across the UK and Europe.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Nationwide Structures Ltd
12 Mar 2024
Nationwide Structures was founded in 2000 and works nationally on projects in the commercial, residential, industrial, leisure and education sectors.
President's Column March 2024
11 Mar 2024
An article entitled “The engineering behind nuclear grade steel as used at Hinkley Point C” was published in the New Civil Engineer (NCE) on 19th Jan 2024. While I cannot contest the individual statements contained within the article, the implication I got from reading the full text is that we have a significantly limited supply of UK steel that is suitable for use on nuclear sites.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – William Haley Engineering Ltd
07 Mar 2024
William Hayley Engineering specialises in construction and steelwork fabrication.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA Industry Member – Advanced Bolting Solutions Limited
05 Mar 2024
Advanced Bolting Solutions Ltd are based in Leicester and specialise in bolting technology.
Jonathan Clemens appointed as the new CEO of the BCSA
04 Mar 2024
The BCSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Clemens as the new CEO of the BCSA, who starts his new role today.
Growing structural steel firm recognised by South Herefordshire MP
23 Feb 2024
Hereford based steel fabricator, Painter Brothers, recently played host to a visit from Jesse Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, to discuss industry concerns and plans for future growth.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Midland Structures Ltd
20 Feb 2024
Based in the West Midlands, Midland Structures is an established steelwork contractor offering design, manufacture and installation of all types of structural steelwork.