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Magna Inspections BCSA corporate member

A warm welcome to our new BCSA Corporate Member – Magna Inspections

Established in 2006, Magna Inspections are an independent Welding Inspection company, based in East Yorkshire, offering services across the UK and Europe.

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Nationwide Structures LOL RQSC Buildings

A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Nationwide Structures Ltd

Nationwide Structures was founded in 2000 and works nationally on projects in the commercial, residential, industrial, leisure and education sectors.

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BCSA President Gary Simmons

President's Column March 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.

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William Haley Engineering BCSA RQSC Buildings

A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – William Haley Engineering Ltd

William Hayley Engineering specialises in construction and steelwork fabrication.

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Advanced Bolting Solution Logo BCSA industry membership

A warm welcome to our new BCSA Industry Member – Advanced Bolting Solutions Limited

Advanced Bolting Solutions Ltd are based in Leicester and specialise in bolting technology.

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Jonathan Clemens BCSA CEO

Jonathan Clemens appointed as the new CEO of the BCSA

The BCSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Clemens as the new CEO of the BCSA, who starts his new role today.

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Jesse Norman MP at Painter Brothers

Growing structural steel firm recognised by South Herefordshire MP

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.

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Midland Structures Logo BCSA RQSC Member

A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Midland Structures Ltd

Based in the West Midlands, Midland Structures is an established steelwork contractor offering design, manufacture and installation of all types of structural steelwork.

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Integrated Water Services BCSA RQSC Member

A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Integrated Water Services Ltd

Formed in 2004, Integrated Water Services Ltd (IWS) offers a range of engineering-based services to companies, organisations and facilities within the water cycle industry.

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Gary Simmons President of BCSA

President's Column February 2024

I recently learned that my very first design office manager, a proud Geordie named Alan Walker, had sadly passed away. He managed the engineering team at William Hare for many years during the 80s and 90s and was my personal mentor when I stepped up from the drawing office to the design department. The reason for me starting this month’s column with this somewhat personal information is twofold.

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