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BCSA supports moves to improve payment culture in the industry19.11.2008

BCSA will be supporting an event organised by the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group on 10 December 2008 at the House of Commons. Members of BCSA and SEC Group will brief MPs on the latest developments....

New Steel Construction14.11.2008

The November/December 2008 issue is now available to view at www.steelconstruction.com

Steel Prices in 200910.11.2008

Steel prices, along with prices for concrete and rebar, have seen dramatic increases over recent years driven by global demand, particularly from China and India. The demand has been both for steel and....

Carbon Footprinting Tool07.11.2008

BCSA is developing a Carbon Foot-printing Tool that will enable members to calculate the carbon foot-print for their business. This will include the carbon foot-print of the company

BCSA Books01.11.2008

A list of the latest BCSA publications is attached together with an Order Form

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October issue of New Steel Construction30.10.2008

The October issue of New Steel Construction magazine is now available to view at www.new-steel-construction.com

New Welding Procedures27.10.2008

The fabrication standard for CE Marking, BS EN 1090-2, details the requirements for the execution of structural steelwork. Four execution classes are given (EXC1 to 4) which increase in strictness of....

Corus Cuts Production21.10.2008

Corus acts to lessen impact of softening near-term steel outlook

Tata Steel Group unit Corus is to take decisive action to mitigate the effects of the softening near-term steel demand outlook.


Corus....

Welding Workshop14.10.2008

Following on from the recent CE marking and welding co-ordination seminars, BCSA is holding a joint workshop with the WJS on the requirements for welding coordination in the new European standard EN....

Making a Mark in Steel Construction02.10.2008

Institute of Directors, London

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Risk Assessments for Loading and Unloading01.10.2008

BCSAhas prepared an example risk assessment for the loading and unloading of trailers. The risk assessment is in the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) format which is intended to remove bureaucracy.
The....

Steel Construction Films go to National Archive21.08.2008

BCSA has donated a number of steel construction films, which were made over 30 years ago, to the National Archive at the British Film Institute. The films donated are:
1. Character of Steel
2.....

Global Steel Demand Increses20.08.2008

World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) was 117.2 million metric tons (mmt) in July. This is 6.2% higher than the same month last....

Prices, Competitiveness and Forward Market View07.08.2008

Why has the cost gone up so much, and will it stay high?
Steel has increased in price due to a dramatic increase in global demand for steel, iron, ore, coal, shipping, etc, particularly from China and....

Global Steel Prices Starting to Plateau01.08.2008

According to MEPS forecasting, the beginning of the seasonal summer slowdown in demand in the US has started. In addition, those domestic producers heavily involved in the auto sector are finding it more....

Steel Construction Sustianability Charter25.07.2008

The objective of the Steel Construction Sustainability Charter is:

To develop steel as a sustainable form of construction in terms of economic viability, social progress and environmental responsibility.

The....

Steel Production up 5%22.07.2008

World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) was 118.8 million metric tons (mmt) in June. This is 5.9% higher than the same month last....

World Steel Price Forecast11.07.2008

Summary: According to MEPS Forecasting, the world average carbon flat products price continued its inexorable rise in June. The increase was slightly above expectations as the mood in Asia changed when....

The BCSA has published its Annual Review for 2007/8.07.07.2008

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Sustainability keeps steel on top02.07.2008

Speaking at the Annual Lunch of the British Constructional Steelwork Association, Richard Barrett, BCSA President confirmed that the past year had been an exciting one for the industry and for the BCSA.....