Membership Benefits
As a member of BCSA your organisation will not only receive value from a structured benefit offering but in addition to this benefits from both the work BCSA undertakes for and on behalf of its members
Professional Advice
Access to BCSA’s technical experts offering advice on fabrication, welding, bolting, sustainability, design, CE Marking and BIM.
Updates and guidance on the development of regulations, national and European standards, CE Marking.
Review of contractual documentation and claims from BCSA’s experienced in-house construction lawyer. Guidance and updates on legal and commercial matters.
Health & Safety advice, preparation of industry standards, guidance on new regulations.
Steelwork contractor members will be provided with assistance to help to complete the Stage 1 pre-qualification when they need to meet the core criteria given in PAS91 for the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) or towards the Build UK Common Assessment Standard (CAS).
Free access to a range of telephone helplines to support your business.
Representation/Liaison
Representation of our industry at national level including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and also within Europe.
Opportunity to join BCSA's committees and working groups, which inform BCSA's strategy and activities. Topics covered include; Process and Technical, Health and Safety, Law and Contracts, Welding, Connections, Digital Technologies, and Sustainability.
BCSA maintains close liaison with other organisations associated with the steel construction industry in the UK.
BCSA is represented on many BSI and European technical committees, and strives to maintain practical UK influence on the ‘standards’ processes.
Marketing/Promotion
On-line directory listing for your company increasing your visibility, including a direct link from our website to yours with automatic email option for companies looking for your services to contact you immediately.
The use of the BCSA logo on company letterhead, websites and other industry related documents, as well as in advertising, helps our members receive better industry recognition.
Training
Access to BCSA’s CRAFT Certificate Scheme. This is an industry approved alternative apprenticeship training scheme developed by BCSA which is intended to help member companies that wish to bring new people into the industry, and the availability of a training package that is relevant to the steelwork fabrication processes used in the industry.
Networking
Opportunity to attend Association events, such as the National Dinner, Annual General Meeting.
Opportunities to network with colleagues and prospective clients in the industry at BCSA's quarterly regional meetings.
Access to a regional network of members to share best practice.
Information
Regular electronic information service, including updates on industry and market developments.
Password access to a wealth of specialist market and business information.
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