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Welsh constructional steelwork industry celebrates proud heritage and promising future at Senedd with First Minister’s backing
05 Feb 2025
The vital role of Wales’ steel sector, both past and future, was recently celebrated at the Senedd, as industry leaders, apprentices, and policymakers gathered for Welsh Steel: Proud History, Bright Future.
President's Column February 2025
03 Feb 2025
In October 2023, a steel-framed car park at Luton Airport Terminal 2 was devastated by a fire started by a fault in a diesel-powered vehicle on level three. Thankfully, there was no loss of life or serious injury, although several firefighters and a member of the airport staff were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation. However, the fire did destroy over one thousand vehicles and caused the collapse of some sections of the upper-level car park floor
A warm welcome to our new BCSA Industry Member – Tension Control Bolts Ltd
23 Jan 2025
Tension Control Bolts Ltd, based in Wrexham, Wales and has been operating for over fifty years. They were originally involved in the manufacture of standard bolts and then moved into TCB’s, which have virtually replaced the original standard high strength friction grip bolts and nuts.
A warm welcome to our new BCSA RQSC for Buildings Member – Embrace Steel Group
21 Jan 2025
Embrace Steel Group has as strong team of industry experts in Steel Frame Building Design & Manufacturing. This has been made possible through the acquisition of two well established and respected steel fabrication companies.
President's Column January 2025
03 Jan 2025
In an article published in September of 2024, the CEO of Responsible Steel, Annie Heaton, reminded us that if steel production was the equivalent of a country, we would be the fourth largest emitter of CO2 on the planet. In order to help tackle this astonishing fact, the UK transition from BOF to EAF steelmaking is now well underway and, once completed, will reduce the UK’s CO2 emissions from steel production by around 85%.
Local MP visits prominent Norfolk steelwork firm to discuss industry challenges and opportunities
19 Dec 2024
Jerome Mayhew, the MP for Broadland and Fakenham, recently visited TSI Structures, a leading constructional steelwork specialist, to engage with industry leaders and address critical issues facing the sector.
West Midlands steel community unites to address industry challenges
29 Nov 2024
Four leading steel fabricators from the West Midlands convened recently to tackle pressing challenges facing the industry and explore potential opportunities for growth and collaboration.
President's Column November/December 2024
11 Nov 2024
Being someone who until the UK entered its first lockdown period had spent every working day either in the office or travelling to business meetings, I may not be in the best position to offer an opinion on work-life balance. Indeed, I recall the many times that our children frowned when the phone rang or the laptop was opened while on holiday. But today there is much more emphasis on getting this balance right.
BCSA launches best practice guide for designing low embodied carbon steel buildings (SCI P449)
24 Oct 2024
In collaboration with SCI, BCSA has launched Best Practice for Designing Low Embodied Carbon Steel Buildings (SCI P449) in an effort to to support Lever 1 of the the decarbonisation roadmap.
Launched today - National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification
23 Oct 2024
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has launched the National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification (NLSS) to aid in addressing the housing crisis, as showcased at an exhibition opening on October 24 at the Building Centre, London. To promote the broader adoption of cold-formed, galvanized light steel, the BCSA has launched the inaugural NLSS, leveraging the material’s long-standing success in residential and other buildings. This new Specification has been developed with input from the wider construction and the light-gauge steelwork industry.