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BCSA Annual Review 2005 - 2006

BCSA ANNUAL REVIEW 2005 - 2006 3

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Arup Campus Phase 2, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull –D A Green & Sons Ltd

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Introduction 5

Process and Technical 6

Health and Safety 10

Commercial and Contractual 14

Marketing and Membership Services 18

Registration Scheme 22

Steel Construction Sustainability Charter 26

Steel Construction Certification Scheme 30

Administration 34

Consumption of Constructional Steelwork 38

BCSA Group Structure 40

BCSA Membership 41

BCSA Centenary 42

CONTENTS

The Review covers the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006

A CENTURY OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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Leading up to this the BCSA’s Centenary Year, the steel construction industry has

experienced a lengthy and consistent period of solid growth and we now stand at

record levels of output and market share.

Members’ forward order books are healthy and the latest independent report shows that

steel’s market share has reached an all time record high. Steel’s share of the multi storey

non-residential buildings market has reached 70% for the first time; over the past 25

years steel’s market share had steadily increased from 25% to 70%.

Output this year is forecast to increase to 1,336,000 tonnes, with a further 2%

increase forecast over the coming two years. The hosting of the 2012 Olympics

should prove to be of great benefit to our industry and further increase demand over

the next five years.

The latest independent annual cost comparison study between steel frames and

concrete has, once again, proved that steel provides the most advantageous and

economical framing solution.

All construction products are now facing raw material and energy price increases.

These pressures, combined with higher steel demand levels, lower stocks and higher

prices in other regions of the world are resulting in the steel mills introducing higher

market prices for structural sections. These price increases are likely to result in the

price of fabricated steelwork increasing by c15% over 2006.

Much of BCSA’s work is done through collaboration; for example through the

Specialist Engineering Contractors Group (SECG) we co-operate with the other

specialist engineering contracting sectors to develop better payment and contractual

terms. Through the Metals Forum (an umbrella body covering 500,000 employees) we

are working with other trade associations to raise the profile of the metals

manufacturing and processing industries and to identify legislation which will impact on

member companies.

Whilst continuing co-operation with our colleagues in the European Convention for

Constructional Steelwork (ECCS), BCSA has extended dialogue with its international

English speaking sister organisations in order to establish a worldwide network of

steelwork contracting industry organisations. A meeting of the International Steelwork

Contractors Group took place in York in November 2005. Through this network, steel

construction best practice and market development initiatives to further help member

companies are being determined.

After our first 100 years BCSA is in good shape and looks forward to the future with

confidence. We hope that you will enjoy reading this Annual Review.

Donal McCormack Derek TordoffPresident Director General


INTRODUCTION

Donal McCormack

Derek Tordoff


EUROCODESThe first five parts of Eurocode 3 and the first two parts of Eurocode 4 were published

by BSI in March/April 2005. The second tranche of Eurocode 3 standards which

includes standards for the design of bridges, light-gauge members and sheeting, towers

and masts, steel chimneys and stainless steel were formally accepted by the European

Community earlier this year and published by BSI in June 2006. The final tranche of

Eurocode 3 standards has been submitted to member states for formal vote and if

accepted will be published by BSI later this year. This tranche includes standards for the

design of steel silos, tanks and pipelines, crane supported structures and supplementary

rules for high strength steels.

Work on the implementation of the Eurocodes continues to be a high priority for BCSA

and a programme of work has been put in place to inform and educate members about

these new standards. Design guides like the Blue and Red books will be needed to

support the Eurocodes. Furthermore, BCSA together with the Steel Construction

Institute and Corus are working on a series of new publications for the Eurocodes which

currently include:

1. An introduction to the Eurocodes

2. A concise guide to the Eurocodes

3. A design guide for medium rise buildings

4. Worked examples

5. Section tables

6. Updated Blue book

7. Updated Red book

8. Guide for the design of portal frames

9. Wind guide

10. Updated simple connections book

11. Updated moment connections book

BCSA, together with SCI and Corus, has started work on the National Annexes for

Eurocodes 3 and 4. It is anticipated that BSI will issue the NAs for Public Comment

towards the end of 2006 and publish them in early 2007.

TECHNICALBCSA’s five-year, 12-point technical strategy has been running for 12 months and

during this period considerable progress has been in a number of key areas. Some of

the successes are described below.

CODES AND STANDARDSBCSA continues to be represented on 23 BSI and European technical committees and

strives to input practical advice to shape and influence the drafting of existing new

codes and the maintenance of existing codes. These standards include national and

European design and execution standards, product standards (bolts and welds) and

harmonised standards for CE Marking.

PROCESS AND TECHNICAL

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1 Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle - Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd

St Pancras Station, London – Watson Steel Structures Ltd

The RAF Museum, Cosford - S H Structures Ltd

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CE MARKINGThe next couple of years will see the introduction of the European harmonised

standards for the fabrication of structural steelwork, bolts and welding consumables.

These standards will allow steelwork contractors to CE Mark fabricated steelwork.

They will also allow bolt manufactures and suppliers to CE Mark bolts.

Following consultation with its members BCSA will be adopting a two part strategy

that will include developing a step-by-step procedure for those wishing to CE Mark

their products. For those not wishing to go down this route BCSA will develop the

principles for meeting the minimum requirements given in the Construction Products

Regulations (CPR).

The harmonized standard for fabricated steelwork, EN 1090-1, will be sent to

member states for formal vote later this year and if accepted CE Marking may start

as early as 2007.

NSSS AND COMMENTARYWork continues on the development of the 5th edition of the NSSS and its Commentary.

The 4th edition has been reviewed and the following changes will be included:

■ The standards given in Section 2 have been updated

■ Quality of workmanship is now to BS EN 719-3

■ The clauses on ultrasonic testing have been revised

■ Tolerances for steel fittings have been added

■ The requirements on the workmanship of protective coatings have been tightened up.

■ A section on LMAC

■ The table on holding times has been substantially changed

■ An annex on visual inspection had been added

It is anticipated that the 5th edition of the NSSS and its Commentary will be published

in January 2007.

LIAISONBCSA maintains close liaison with other organisations associated with the constructional

steelwork industry in the UK, such as Corus, the Steel Construction Institute, and the

Association for Consultancy and Engineering. BCSA also has excellent relationships with

Government Departments and Agencies including the Highways Agency, the

Department of Trade and Industry, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the

Building Research Establishment. In Europe BCSA is the UK’s representative body on

the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork.

ADVISORY SERVICEThe ‘external’ face of BCSA to the industry is often in the form of technical advice and

support. This is available to member companies, clients, specifiers, designers and

contractors alike. Response to specific queries is given, where possible, by BCSA staff

but where further assistance is necessary alternative sources of information are

recommended, such as the complementary advisory services run by Corus and the Steel

Construction Institute.

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1 Eagle Centre, Derby - Rowen Structures Ltd

The Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club - Watson Steel Structures Ltd

New Dairy at Bridgwater for Wiseman Dairies plc,designed by Kiloh Associates/ATK Partnershipusing the RAM Structural System

Turret Balconies, Solihull - Adey Steel Ltd

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HEALTH AND SAFETY FORUMSBCSA works with other Trade Associations to establish and address common areas of

health and safety concern. The following Forums are actively attended:

■ Specialist Engineering Contractors Health and Safety Group (SEC)

■ Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA)

■ Metals Industry Forum Health and Safety Working Group

■ Small Business Trade Association Forum (SBTAF)

■ Advisory Committee for Roofwork (ACR)

■ Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

■ Institution of Occupational safety and Health (IOSH)

WORK AT HEIGHTThe Work at Height Regulations came into force April 2005 and BCSA has worked

closely with the Health and Safety Executive; a code of practice for working at height

during loading and unloading of steelwork from trailers is in preparation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PUBLICATIONSTwo new documents have been published:

■ Safe Erection in Windy Conditions

■ Erection of Steel Bridges

Additional Codes of Practice to be published in 2006 are:

■ Erection of Multi Storey Buildings

■ The Erectors’ Manual

■ Work at Height during Loading and Unloading of Steelwork

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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1 The Shandon Bridge, Cork - S H Structures Ltd

Student Accommodation, Sheffield - edge protection by easi-edge

Gateshead Performance Centre - Billington Structures Ltd

Royal Mail Hub, East Midlands Airport - EvadX Ltd

CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT)REGULATIONS REVIEW (CDM)A detailed revision of the regulations has taken place and BCSA has been involved

through the SEC Group and ECIA. Significant changes have been made to the roles and

responsibilities of clients, designers and planning supervisors. The Regulations are due

to be released in April 2007 and BCSA will be contributing to the draft Approved Code

of Practice and Industrial Guidance.

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CERTIFICATION SCHEME (CSCS)Working with Metskill to develop NVQ level 2 for steel erectors metal deck installers and

studwelders, BCSA members support the CSCS Card scheme and have now identified

a number of suitable personnel to become qualified assessors to support the steel

industry in achieving full compliance.

HEALTH AND INJURYThe Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 was supported by Health and Safety

Executive Guidance Notes for Employers and Employees which were issued to the

members prior to the Regulation coming into force.

Accident data was collected for 2005 and an analysis of the results was published with

conclusions and recommendations given to enable members to target areas for

improvement and support the Government and HSE Revitalising Health and Safety

Initiative to reduce Industrial Injuries.


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1 Stair Protection Kit - easi-edge

Perth Concert Hall – Rippin Ltd

Kingspan Multibeam being fitted for a warehouse near Peterborough –Kingspan Mel-Con Ltd, fabrication by Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd

The Ropewalk Shopping Centre, Nottingham – Conder Structures Ltd

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CONSTRUCTION ACT REVIEWThe review of Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

(the ‘Construction Act’) began following the Chancellor’s budget announcement in 2004,

continued throughout 2005 and is still continuing.

In early 2005, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) published a consultation

document containing its then views on the reports prepared in 2004 by Sir Michael

Latham’s Review Group on changes to the Construction Act.

Many BCSA members and BCSA itself submitted responses to the consultation and

BCSA was a major contributor to the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group (SEC

Group) response. In all, some 356 responses were received by DTI to its consultation.

In the summer, during the consultation period, DTI held a major conference to debate all

the issues raised by the consultation. BCSA, as part of the SEC Group, fielded four

senior representatives and made an important contribution to this occasion.

Throughout the summer and autumn, BCSA members played a vital role in lobbying

their MPs and other representatives in addition to providing crucial evidence of bad

payment practices.

DTI’s analysis of the responses to its consultation was not published until January 2006

and a further conference held thereafter to debate its updated proposals.

The review process has now been going on for some two years and looks as though it

will take at least a year more to come to fruition. This is slow and frustrating. However,

the chance of making real changes to the dreadful payment culture of the construction

industry makes it more important to get the right changes than to get them quickly.

Work continues on this overridingly important issue.

COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL

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1 Liffey House, Dublin - Ballykine Structural Engineers Ltd

K1 and K2 Towers, Arnhem, The Netherlands - MSW Structural Floor Systems

Birkenhead Park Pavilion - EvadX Ltd

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DESIGN PROJECTIt was reported last year that a joint project with the Association for Consultancy and

Engineering was being set up to produce guidance on design requirements in structural

steelwork projects. This project is now in full swing under the supervision of a steering

group made up of representatives from all sectors of the industry.

Accurate, timely and comprehensive information, especially design information, is

relevant to all parties involved in a construction project and the construction industry

needs to do better in order to reduce wastage, continue to be competitive and to deliver

improving services to clients. The identification of design requirements early is the easiest

way of avoiding late variations, which are always expensive. Steelwork in particular is a

manufacturing process: this increases the cost of changes once steel has left the factory.

It is anticipated that the guidance arising from the project will be in three parts:

■ an introduction addressed to the client;

■ a checklist of steel design activities, setting out all design activities and who is

responsible for them and

■ descriptions of drawings.

The steering group is also taking measures to ensure that the new guidance fits with the

National Structural Steelwork Specification (NSSS); it would in effect provide a detailed

explanation of the NSSS’ general design guidance.

There are currently a number of projects in the construction industry dealing with the

difficult issue of design information and communication and BCSA is aware that it

needs to ensure consistency with all of these, as far as it is necessary to do so.

Information exchange is a perennial problem and it is hoped that guidance arising from

this project will provide a workable solution.

HELPLINESBCSA now maintains the following free helplines for the benefit of its members:

■ Scottish law helpline (open to all BCSA members), provided by Scottish

solicitors MacRoberts;

■ QS helpline, provided by Cyril Sweett Ltd;

■ Industrial relations helpline, provided by the Engineering Construction Industry

Association and

■ General business support helpline, including employment law, provided by Croners.

EMPLOYMENT LAWBCSA is now focusing more on employment law matters for its members and Croners’

helpline is an important part of this. Croners also provides a regular employment law

bulletin, ‘Solutions’, which is circulated to members.

Additionally, solicitors Hill Dickinson gave well received seminars on employment law to

several BCSA regions in 2005.

OLYMPIC GAMESThe next big challenge for steelwork is anticipated to be the Olympic Games in 2012.

BCSA believes that it is vital for best practice to be used in the procurement for all the

infrastructure for the Games. As part of SEC Group, it has been involved in the

developing an Olympic Charter for procurement, insisting on the use of project bank

accounts for all projects for the Games and for a ban on the holding of retentions.

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1 Trinity Square South Block, Nottingham,courtesy of BWB Consulting Ltd, utilisingCSC’s Fastrak Building Designer software

OCS Stand, The Brit Oval, London - Severfield-Reeve Structures Ltd

School Teaching Block, Wirral - Structural Sections Ltd

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Marketing the capabilities and achievements of the steelwork contracting industry

and also the activities of the Association are vital and growing areas of activity.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICESMembers have access to a professional Head Office advisory service on a wide range of

topics. In addition, the Regional Secretaries organise a programme of regional meetings

and events in order that members can make personal contacts and share experiences.

A comprehensive briefing and information package is issued to members electronically

on an almost daily basis to keep them fully informed on current matters.

INDUSTRY STATISTICSThe Association regularly collects authoritative statistics from member companies to

establish price and delivery trends throughout the industry. Statistics are also collected

for Cancellation and Daywork Charges, and on State of Trade.

MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

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1 Manchester Civil Justice Centre - William Hare Ltd

SASA HQ Relocation, Edinburgh – Rippin Ltd

City Group Headquarters, Canary Wharf – MSW Structural Floor Systems

18-storey Plant Support Structure, Business/ComputerCentre, Brentford – Shipley Fabrications Ltd

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PROMOTIONBCSA’s website, www.SteelConstruction.org, is used regularly by specifiers to find

information about member companies and steel construction related topics, and is

being developed continually and enhanced. The site has a powerful search mechanism

that can find detailed information about companies.

The tenth edition of the Directory for Specifiers and Buyers was published in the spring

of 2006 and has been direct mailed to 9,000 clients, architects, engineers etc. The aim

of the Directory is to promote the capabilities of member companies and also the

advantages of steel in construction.

The Association’s magazine, “New Steel Construction”, is published jointly with Corus

Construction & Industrial and SCI and is mailed to 7,000 named individuals monthly.

A joint BCSA/Corus supplement, “Steel Construction News”, is inserted into

“The Structural Engineer”, “Building”, “Construction Manager” and other trade

journals, bringing the total distribution to over 100,000 copies per issue.

The Association continues to produce its popular BCSA desk diary, which incorporates

the National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building Construction, safe load

tables, etc.


NATIONAL CONFERENCEA conference and exhibition, “Steel Construction – The Way Ahead”, was held at The

Brewery, London on 15 November 2005. A new publication entitled “Steel Details”

was published at the Conference, illustrating steelwork detailing as design decisions in

context, not solely as calculation methodologies.

LIAISON WITH STUDENTSThe 2006 Student packs, which are produced by Corus Construction & Industrial and

BCSA, were distributed to civil/structural/architecture undergraduates. Each pack

contained six CDs, viz Making steel, Fabrication, Construction, “Steel Details”, “Steel

Buildings” and “Steel Bridges”.

STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN AWARDSThe Structural Steel Design Awards Scheme is sponsored jointly by BCSA, Corus and

the Steel Construction Institute, and is administered by the Association. The objective

of the Scheme is to recognise and celebrate the excellence of the United Kingdom in

the field of steel construction, particularly demonstrating its potential in terms of

efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics and innovation.

Mr Roger Bayliss, Construction Director of BAA, kindly presented the 2006 Awards at

a lunch ceremony held on 23 June at The Savoy Hotel.

MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEFTo date almost £80,000 has been raised for Macmillan Cancer Relief at various events.

RECRUITMENTWhile approximately 75% of the output of the UK constructional steelwork is

produced by BCSA members, there are a number of non-member companies not yet

enjoying the benefits of membership; it is hoped to recruit these into membership

during the coming year.

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1 Office Block, Sir John Rodgerson Quay, Dublin – Walter Watson Ltd

St Andrews Car Park, Norwich (winner of Best Car Park, 2006 BritishCar Park Awards) – Westok Ltd

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth – Butterley Engineering Ltd

Tesco’s Distribution Warehouse, Daventry, courtesy of CauntonEngineering Ltd, utilising CSC’s Fastrak Portals software

Bridge Sections Pre-assembled at Adey Steel Ltd

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THE REGISTER OFQUALIFIED STEELWORK

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The Register of Qualified Steelwork Contractors is more than just a list of companies as each applicant company must qualify

by being audited by specialist auditors who check the company’s financial resources, technical resources and track record.

The result is two criteria:

■ categorisation of the company in terms of the work it can execute technically

■ classification of the company in terms of the maximum size of contract it should handle

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Bishop Square, Spitalfields, London – Severfield-Reeve Structures Ltd

Queen’s University PEC, Belfast – Ballykine Structural Engineers Ltd

Company Name Tel A C D E F H J K L M N S QA Contract Value (1)

ACL Structures Ltd 01258 456051 ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Atlas Ward Structures Ltd 01944 710421 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*B D Structures Ltd 01942 817770 ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000*B & K Steelwork Fabrications Ltd 01773 853400 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £4,000,000*A C Bacon Engineering Ltd 01953 850611 ● ● ● Up to £800,000Ballykine Structural Engineers Ltd 028 9756 2560 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd 01274 266800 ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Billington Structures Ltd 01226 340666 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Bison Structures Ltd 01666 502792 ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Border Steelwork Structures Ltd 01228 548744 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000Bourne Steel Ltd 01202 746666 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Brooksby Engineering 01707 872655 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £200,000Costruzioni Cimolai Armando SpA 01223 350876 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd 01325 502277 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Compass Engineering Ltd 01226 298388 ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Leonard Cooper Ltd 0113 270 5441 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Curtis Engineering Ltd 01373 462126 ● ● Up to £800,000Frank H Dale Ltd 01568 612212 ● ● Up to £4,000,000EAGLE Structural Ltd 01507 450081 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £400,000Elland Steel Structures Ltd 01422 380262 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £4,000,000Emmett Fabrications Ltd 01274 597484 ● ● ● Up to £800,000EvadX Ltd 01745 336413 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000Fairfield-Mabey Ltd 01291 623801 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Fisher Engineering Ltd 028 6638 8521 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Glentworth Fabrications Ltd 0118 977 2088 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Graham Wood Structural Ltd 01903 755991 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £3,000,000D A Green & Sons Ltd 01406 370585 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £3,000,000William Hare Ltd 0161 609 0000 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000Harland & Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd 028 9045 8456 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000James Bros (Hamworthy) Ltd 01202 673815 ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000James Killelea & Co Ltd 01706 229411 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000*Meldan Fabrications Ltd 01652 632075 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £4,000,000Mifflin Construction Ltd 01568 613311 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Harold Newsome Ltd 0113 257 0156 ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000Normanby Wefco Ltd 01427 611000 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Oswestry Industrial Buildings Ltd 01691 661596 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £400,000RSL (South West) Ltd 01460 67373 ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd 01202 483333 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000J Robertson & Co Ltd 01255 672855 ● ● ● Up to £100,000Robinson Construction 01332 574711 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Roll Formed Fabrications Ltd 028 7963 1631 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Rowecord Engineering Ltd 01633 250511 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000Rowen Structures Ltd 01623 558558 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000SIAC Butlers Steel Ltd 00 353 502 23305 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Severfield-Reeve Structures Ltd 01845 57789 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Henry Smith (Constructional Engineers) Ltd 01606 592121 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000Traditional Structures Ltd 01922 414172 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000Warley Construction Company Ltd 01268 726020 ● ● Up to £400,000Watson Steel Structures Ltd 01204 699999 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Webcox Engineering Ltd 01249 813225 ● ● ● ● Up to £400,000H Young Structures Ltd 01953 601881 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000

NOTES(1) Contracts which are primarily steelwork but which may include associated works. The steelwork

contract value for which a company is pre-qualified under the Scheme is intended to give guidance

on the size of steelwork contract that can be undertaken; where a project lasts longer than a year,

the value is the proportion of the steelwork contract to be undertaken within a 12 month period.

Where an asterisk (*) appears against any company’s classification number, this indicates that the

assets required for this classification level are those of the parent company.

A All forms of steelwork (C-N inclusive)C Heavy industrial plant structuresD High rise buildingsE Large span portalsF Medium/small span portals and medium rise buildingsH Large span trusswork

J Major tubular steelworkK TowersL Architectural metalworkM Frames for machinery, supports for conveyors, ladders and catwalksN Grandstands and stadiaS Small fabrications

BUILDINGS SCHEMEApplicants may be registered in one or more categories to undertake the fabrication and the responsibility for any design and erection of:

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Pont Dewi Sant Bridge, Sirhowy Enterprise Way,Blackwood – Fairfield-Mabey Ltd

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Company Name Tel FG PT BA CM MB RF X Contract Value (1)Allerton Engineering Ltd 01609 774471 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000*Briton Fabricators Ltd 0115 963 2901 ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Butterley Ltd 01773 573573 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £3,000,000*CTS Ltd 01484 606416 ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Costruzioni Cimolai Armando SpA 01223 350876 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd 01325 502277 ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Fairfield-Mabey Ltd 01291 623801 ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*Harland & Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd 028 9045 8456 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £6,000,000Interserve Project Services Ltd 0121 344 4888 ● Above £6,000,000Interserve Project Services Ltd 020 8311 5500 ● ● ● ● Up to £400,000*Meldan Fabrications Ltd 01652 632075 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £4,000,000‘N’ Class Fabrication Ltd 01733 558989 ● ● ● ● ● Up to £1,400,000Normanby Wefco Ltd 01427 611000 ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Nusteel Structures Ltd 01303 268112 ● ● ● ● Up to £2,000,000*P C Richardson & Co (Middlesbrough) Ltd 01946 727119 ● ● Up to £6,000,000Rowecord Engineering Ltd 01633 250511 ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000Taylor & Sons Ltd 029 2034 4556 ● ● ● ● ● ● Up to £800,000Watson Steel Structures Ltd 01204 699999 ● ● ● ● ● ● Above £6,000,000*

BRIDGEWORKS SCHEMEBased on evidence from the company's resources and portfolio of experience, the Subcategories that can be

awarded are as follows:

FG Footbridges and Sign Gantries

PT Plate girders [>900mm deep],

trusswork [>20m long]

BA Stiffened complex platework in decks,

box girders, arch boxes

CM Cable-stayed bridges, suspension bridges,

other major structures [>100m]

MB Moving bridges

RF Bridge refurbishment

X Unclassified

Applicants may be registered in one or more sub-category

NOTES(1) Contracts which are primarily steelwork but which may include associated works. The steelwork contract value for which a company is pre-

qualified under the Scheme is intended to give guidance on the size of steelwork contract that can be undertaken; where a project lasts

longer than a year, the value is the proportion of the steelwork contract to be undertaken within a 12 month period.

Where an asterisk (*) appears against any company’s classification number, this indicates that the assets required for this classification level are

those of the parent company.

BRIDGEWORKSA special section of the Register has been developed to cover bridgeworks. The Highways Agency now includes in

its tender documentation a requirement that only firms listed on the Register of Qualified Steelwork Contractors for

the type and value of work to be undertaken will be employed for the fabrication and erection of bridgeworks.

In order to be registered in the Bridgework Category, a company must have a minimum turnover in steelwork for bridges

of £1 million in the most recent year or alternatively per annum if averaged over the last three years.

The company must present references for completed supply and erect contracts that include at least six bridgework

contracts undertaken over the last five years, of which two must each exceed £100,000 contract value completed

within the last three years.

The company’s track record and the company’s systems, existing facilities and employed personnel will be used to

establish its capability.


STEEL CONSTRUCTIONSUSTAINABILITY CHARTER

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Manufacturing Plant, Brandon - lightweight steel latticetrusses supplied by Metsec PLC

Image courtesy of Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd andFicep (UK) Ltd

Merrals Shaw Bridge, CTRL Phase 1 – Fairfield-Mabey Ltd

Use of the SFS site fix steel framing system as infill walling, Post Box apartment development, Birmingham - Metsec PLC

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Sustainability is rapidly moving up the agenda as a procurement issue.

Increasingly construction clients are looking for sustainable forms of construction and

for companies which operate in a “sustainable” manner. Steel is being promoted to

clients, specifiers and designers as a more sustainable form of construction than

concrete, eg it is recyclable, fabricated offsite, safer to erect, etc. In order to

complement this, there was a need to establish a mechanism for clients, specifiers

and designers to be able to determine what a “sustainable steel construction

company” is and how to identify such companies. This has resulted in the Steel

Construction Sustainability Charter which was launched at the Steel Construction

Conference and Exhibition on 15 November 2005.

This is an initiative to promote both steel construction and those companies which sign

up to the Charter. The British Land Company PLC, one of the UK’s largest construction

developers supports this initiative.


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 BCSA requires that Sustainability Charter Members shall make a formal declaration to:

■ Operate their businesses in efficient and financially sustainable ways in order to

undertake contracts that satisfy clients and add value for stakeholders.

■ Work to optimise the impact of manufacturing and construction activities on the

eco-efficiency of steel construction through its life cycle.

■ Work towards increasing the efficiency of use of resources and energy in steel

construction by promoting the recovery, reuse and recycling of steel.

■ Foster the health and safety of employees and others in the steel construction

industry, and operate generally in a healthy, safe and environmentally sound manner.

■ Demonstrate its social responsibility by promoting values and initiatives that

show respect for people and communities associated with steel construction.

■ Conduct business with high ethical standards in dealings with employees,

clients, suppliers and the community.

■ Engage stakeholders and independent third parties in constructive dialogue to

help implement sustainable development.

■ Build on their knowledge of sustainability and willingly share this with others,

by being open and active in communications and by helping steel and

construction companies and other organisations in the supply chain to

implement sustainable policies.

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Renfrewshire Council Headquarters, Paisley – Cairnhill Structures Ltd

Apartment Block, Glasgow Cross – Walter Watson Ltd

Salvus House (Landmark Award winner for Office Buildings) designed by BT Bell using the RAM Structural System

Wembley Arena – Bourne Steel Ltd


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1 New Bewerley Primary School, Beeston, Leeds – Caunton Engineering Ltd

Peel Leisure and Retail Centre, Blackburn - Atlas Ward Structures Ltd

Burnley LIFT Project - Billington Structures Ltd

The Pavilions, Lincoln University - D A Green & Sons Ltd

CERTIFICATION SERVICESAll but one of the re-assessments and surveillances visits programmed for 2005

were completed.

The work-load for 2006 includes the re-assessment of 18 separate system

certifications. At the same time, SCCS is aware of two new companies seeking QMS

certification. In addition, one is preparing their EMS for assessment and four

organisations have advised us of their intension to apply for H&S certification.

UKAS ACCREDITATIONUKAS conducted formal surveillance audits of both the QMS and EMS accredited

certification systems during January 2006.

Improvement Action statements relevant to minor findings resulting from both audits have

been completed and submitted with all the associated evidence.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT (QMS)All the certification re-assessments due in 2005 were effectively completed successfully.

15 separate QMS certifications require full re-assessments during 2006.

This ‘peak’ in re-assessment activity is due mainly to the time taken by the majority of

the certified steelwork contractors to complete the transition from ISO 9001:1994 to

ISO 9001:2000, plus the need to comply with the IAF GD 62 requirements for re-

certification assessment every three years.

SCCS expects to complete QMS certification assessments for at least two new

contracting organisations during 2006.


ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (EMS)SCCS will be conducting formal re-assessments for two of the existing EMS

certifications during 2006.

There continues to be little evidence of interest in the supply of additional EMS

certification services within the industry. It is however evident that all current systems

development resources are being directed towards Health & Safety Management.

SCCS expects steelwork contracting organisations to review the requirement for an

effective EMS as/if they seek to achieve sustainability charter status.

HEALTH & SAFETY (H&S)Two new H&S certificates were issued in October 2005.

A Stage 1 assessment has been completed for one additional structural steelwork

contractor and it is anticipated that Stage 2 will be completed during mid 2006.

Four other organisations have reported their preparations for certification assessment

during mid 2006.

Surveillance visits continue with the existing H&S certified organisations and that

workload will increase with the number of authorised certifications.

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (IMS)Although the Certification Board agreed to give priority to the development of a Factory

Production Control (FPC) certification service, it is intended that progress will be made

on development of the IMS service during 2006.

The initial SCCS output will be a Guidance Note designed to assist organisations to

recognise and benefit from the integration of common elements of quality and/or

environmental and/or health & safety management systems.

CE MARKINGThe formal quality management system requirements of EN1090-1:2004 have yet to be

confirmed. SCCS therefore awaits publication of the final details before announcing the

Scheme’s requirements for certification of Factory Production Control (FPC) systems

implemented by steelwork contracting organisations. It is expected that EN 1090-1 will

be published during late 2006 and compliance will become a requirement during mid

2007. In the meantime SCCS Certification Board has formed a sub-committee to

review the requirements and to prepare systems for a new certification service.

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198–202 Piccadilly - Rowen Structures Ltd

Footbridge, Bingley Relief Road – Butterley Ltd

Units DC1, DC2 & DC3, Prime Point 14, Creswell –Caunton Engineering Ltd

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The Council meets regularly during the year to guide the activities of the Association and

to monitor the work of the main committees, viz Commercial and Contracts, Process and

Technical, Health and Safety, and Marketing and Membership Services.

REGIONSThe Association has four geographic Regions – Scottish, Northern Ireland, Northern,

Midland and Southern – which, together with the Bridgework Conference have their own

Regional Secretaries and programme of activities administered by their own Executive

Committees, from which representatives are elected to serve on the Association’s

Council and National Committees. A wide range of local, regional and national meetings

are held on a regular basis throughout the year to discuss specific issues.

ADMINISTRATION

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Kingspan Multibeam being installed in adevelopment for Argos, Darlington – Kingspan Metl-Con Ltd

Multi-storey Car Park, Welwyn Garden City – Bourne Parking Ltd

Sentry Hangar Annexe, RAF Waddington – Shipley Fabrications Ltd

MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes – Rowcord Engineering


EUROPEAN CONVENTION FOR CONSTRUCTIONAL STEELWORK (ECCS)The UK was represented at the many meeting of the European Convention for

Constructional Steelwork during the year, including the Annual Meetings held in Nice,

France in September 2005.

WEEKEND CONFERENCE230 members and guests attended the Association’s Weekend Conference that was

held at the Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick, Belfast on 7 and 8 October 2005.

CENTENARY DINNER450 members and guests attended the Association’s Centenary Dinner held at

The Savoy Hotel, London on 7 March 2006. The Principal Guest was The Rt Hon

Alun Michael MP, Minister for Industry, the Regions and Construction, Department

of Trade and Industry. The Association’s President, Mr Donal McCormack,

proposed the toast to the Guests.

A prize draw took place at the Dinner in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, the

Association’s chosen charity, which raised just over £4,000, bringing the total raised to

date to almost £80,000.

CENTENARY BANQUET460 members attended the Association’s Centenary Banquet which was held at

Blenheim Palace on Friday 16 June 2006.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Annual General Meeting of the Association was held on Thursday 13 July 2006 at

The Savoy Hotel, London.

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Learning Park, Darlington – Conder Structures Ltd

Ficep Scribing System – Ficep (UK) Ltd

Honda Distribution Centre, Swindon – Atlas Ward Structures Ltd

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New Tollbooths at the Forth Road Bridge – Cairnhill Structures Ltd

Residential Development Roof Structure, Basingstoke –Warley Construction Company Ltd

CONSUMPTIONUK CONSUMPTION OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEELWORK

NOTES1. Commercial and Public tonnages were not split until 1990.

2. Commercial tonnage was also sub-divided into new categories - Leisure and Other - from 1990.

3. Other Infrastructure tonnage was not identified separately before 1994.

FORECAST

YEAR 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

SECTOR Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt Kt

Industrial 689 584 440 400 358 459 563 495 580 658 745 620 425 398 431 504 559 578 644 643 631 616 600 530 502 575 567 566 560 558

Offices (Private) 164 125 96 86 82 89 99 109 121 145 164 186 170 148 133 140 149 157 165

Offices (Public) 18 17 15 16 18 15 12 10 10 11 10 10 16 18 18 16 13 11 10

Offices Total 182 142 111 102 100 104 111 119 131 156 174 196 186 166 151 156 162 168 175

Retail 77 81 71 70 88 82 92 95 102 106 99 101 115 125 129 123 123 124 126

Leisure 63 51 44 41 52 54 65 92 103 108 103 90 90 81 93 87 82 87 90

Health 11 10 11 14 14 14 11 12 13 14 16 16 18 20 28 28 27 29 31

Education 9 9 10 13 16 19 18 17 19 22 27 34 41 47 54 56 58 60 63

Generation 19 32 33 31 18 12 15 10 10 12 12 27 27 23 22 18 14 15 16 19 18 16 15 16 17 17 19 21 24 26

Towers 3 4 4 5 6 6 4 3 3 1 2 2 3 4 3 3 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6

Power Total 22 36 37 36 24 18 19 13 13 13 14 29 30 27 25 21 19 20 19 24 22 21 19 20 21 21 24 26 29 32

Bridges 17 12 16 14 14 21 23 25 47 52 57 47 47 49 51 59 49 38 34 28 27 29 31 36 42 28 28 32 33 34

Other Infrastructure 8 10 14 20 24 25 26 28 28 44 44 31 29 26 26

Domestic 6 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 5 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 10 12 15 20 30 52 53 53 52 50

Agriculture 92 88 77 82 99 93 105 65 70 64 61 60 49 47 52 54 52 47 47 46 45 43 35 41 45 50 51 53 54 56

Other 29 24 16 18 19 23 28 33 33 37 36 35 33 37 38 39 40 41 42

Fabricated Exports 100 65 95 115 93 90 80 59 52 46 49 54 57 65 65 68 87 67 72 78 66 68 88 85 95 85 91 85 80 80

TOTAL UK PRODUCTION 1081 938 831 829 790 920 1054 976 1148 1286 1427 1189 931 855 888 1009 1078 1095 1210 1252 1269 1270 1288 1243 1255 1348 1334 1336 1343 1363

Year-on-Year % Change - -13.2 -11.4 -0.2- 4.7 16.5 14.6 -7.4 17.6 12.0 11.0 -16.7 -21.7 -8.2 3.9 13.6 6.8 1.6 10.5 3.5 1.4 0.1 1.4 -3.5 1.0 7.4 -1.0 0.1 0.5 1.5

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Frame & Floors only Steel Concrete Overall Building Steel Concrete

STEEL VS CONCRETE - COST COMPARISON STEEL’S GROWING MARKET SHAREFigures supplied by Corus Group plc and BCSA


GROUP STRUCTURE As at 30 June 2006

BCSA LIMITEDMEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

Office Bearers

D McCormack President

R B Barrett Deputy President

T G Goldberg Immediate Past President

Midland and Southern Region

R N Harrison A G Hernon

Northern Region

A J Holmes G J Badge

Scottish Region

J H Sanderson J G Kirkpatrick

Northern Ireland Region

E Fisher D Watson

Bridgework Conference

P Miller B Rogan

Co-opted Council Member

Dr J M Roberts

Vice Presidents

P R Samworth S G Fareham

Committee Chairmen

S Boyd Commercial and Contracts

A H Pillinger Process and Technical

E S Price Health and Safety

G H Taylor Marketing and Membership Services

Director General

Dr D Tordoff

Secretary

Mrs M C Rich

Vice Presidents

W L Fletcher CBE B D Farmer

W R Cox MBE J Locke MBE

A A H Bone D H Peters OBE

G C Barrett OBE B T Shuttleworth

A F Collins D F Bingham

B F Hoppé OBE P R Samworth

S G Fareham

THE BRITISH CONSTRUCTIONALSTEELWORK ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Directors

D McCormack President

R B Barrett Deputy President

T G Goldberg Immediate Past President

Mrs M C Rich Company Secretary

Head Office

Director General

D Tordoff BSc PhD CEng FICE FRSA FInstD FCMI

MIHT

Deputy Director General

Miss G M Mitchell MBE

Director, Legal & Contractual Affairs

Mrs M C Rich Barrister MSc FCIArb

Director of Engineering

D B Moore CEng BTech PhD MIStructE

Health & Safety Manager

P Walker CFIOSH

Accounts Manager

D A Thornicroft BA

Technical Consultant

R J Pope MA MSc DPhil CEng FIMechE FIStructE

MCIArb

REGISTER OF QUALIFIEDSTEELWORK CONTRACTORSSCHEME

Auditors

J E Evans BSc(Eng) Hons ACGI DIC CEng FICE

FIWeldI FACE FRSA

M T Hamilton MRICS

R J Pope MA MSc DPhil CEng FIMechE FIStructE

MCIArb

STEEL CONSTRUCTIONCERTIFICATION SCHEME LIMITED

Directors

D McCormack R B Barrett

T G Goldberg Mrs M C Rich (Company Secretary)

Certification Board

Chairman of the Certification Board

D A Woodward

Head Office

Scheme Manager P R Mould MIQA Registered

Lead Auditor

Scheme Assessors Dr R Cheesman PhD FIQA

MRSC ChChem Registered

Lead Auditor

S Mills CEI BA Registered

Lead Auditor (IRCA & RAB)

D Taylor CEng MIMechE

Principal Auditor IEMA

BCSA REGIONAL SECRETARIES

Midland and Southern Region

Ms L Carlisle

74 Rowan Way, Balderton

Newark NG24 3BJ

Tel: 01636 681321 Fax: 01636 681321

Scottish Region

S Henderson

34 Torwood B rae, Earnock

Hamilton ML3 9XB

Tel: 01698 422429 Fax: 01698 422804

Northern Region

M Hamilton

30 Derby Road, Ansdell

Lytham St Annes FY8 4BZ

Tel: 01253 736857 Fax: 0870 1244972

Northern Ireland Region

T Wylie

27 Glenariff Park, Bangor

Co Down BT20 4UY

Tel: 028 9146 7454 Fax: 028 9127 0508


ACL Structures Ltd 01258 456051A & J Fabtech Ltd 01924 402151ASA Steel Structures Ltd 01782 566366Adey Steel Ltd 01509 556677Adstone Construction Ltd 01905 794561Allerton Engineering Ltd 01609 774471Allott Bros & Leigh 01709 364115Allslade plc 023 9266 7531The Angle Ring Co Ltd 0121 557 7241Apex Steel Structures Ltd 01268 660828Arbuckle Welding & Fabrications Ltd 01236 457960Arromax Structures Ltd 01623 747466Asme Engineering Ltd 020 8954 0028Atlas Ward Structures Ltd 01944 710421Atlasco Constructional Engineers Ltd 01782 564711B D Structures Ltd 01942 817770BHC Ltd 01555 840006A C Bacon Engineering Ltd 01953 850611Ballykine Structural Engineers Ltd 028 9756 2560Barnshaw Section Benders Ltd 0121 557 8261Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd 01274 266800Barretts of Aspley Ltd 01525 280136Billington Structures Ltd 01226 340666Billington Structures Ltd 01454 314201Bison Structures Ltd 01666 502792Bone Steel Ltd 01698 375000F J Booth & Partners Ltd 01642 241581Border Steelwork Structures Ltd 01228 548744Bourne Steel Ltd 01202 746666W S Britland & Co Ltd 01304 831583Briton Fabricators Ltd 0115 963 2901Browne Structures Ltd 01283 212720Butterley Ltd 01773 573573Cairnhill Structures Ltd 01236 449393Caunton Engineering Ltd 01773 531111Chieftain Contracts Ltd 01324 812911Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd 01325 381188Compass Engineering Ltd 01226 298388Conder Structures Ltd 01283 545377Leonard Cooper Ltd 0113 270 5441Cordell Group Ltd 01642 452406Coventry Construction Ltd 024 7646 4484Crown Structural Engineering Ltd 01623 490555Custom Metal Fabrications Ltd 020 8844 0940DGT Steel & Cladding Ltd 01603 308200D H Structures Ltd 01785 246269Frank H Dale Ltd 01568 612212Discain Project Services Ltd 01604 787276Elland Steel Structures Ltd 01422 380262Emmett Fabrications Ltd 01274 597484EvadX Ltd 01745 336413Fairfield-Mabey Ltd 01291 623801Fisher Engineering Ltd 028 6638 8521GME Structures Ltd 01939 233023Gibbs Engineering Ltd 01278 455253Glentworth Fabrications Ltd 0118 977 2088Gorge Fabrications Ltd 0121 522 5770Graham Wood Structural Ltd 01903 755991Grays Engineering (Contracts) Ltd 01375 372411D A Green & Sons Ltd 01406 370585Gregg & Patterson (Engineers) Ltd 028 9061 8131Had-Fab Ltd 01875 611711William Haley Engineering Ltd 01278 760591Hambleton Steel Ltd 01748 810598William Hare Ltd 0161 609 0000M Hasson & Sons Ltd 028 2957 1281Hawkes Construction Company 01708 621010Hescott Engineering Company Ltd 01324 556610Hillcrest Structural Ltd 023 8064 1373Hills of Shoeburyness Ltd 01702 296321Horwich Steelworks Ltd 01204 695989

James Bros (Hamworthy) Ltd 01202 673815Joy Steel Structures (London) Ltd 020 7474 0550James Killelea & Co Ltd 01706 229411T A Kirkpatrick & Co Ltd 01461 800275Leach Structural Steelwork Ltd 01995 640133Lowe Engineering (Midland) Ltd 01889 563244M D Fabrications Ltd 01633 266691Maldon Marine Ltd 01621 859000Harry Marsh (Engineers) Ltd 0191 510 9797Terence McCormack Ltd 028 3026 2261Midland Steel Structures Ltd 024 7644 5584Mifflin Construction Ltd 01568 613311Newbridge Engineering Ltd 01429 866722Newton Fabrications Ltd 01292 269135Nusteel Structures Ltd 01303 268112On Site Services (Gravesend) Ltd 01474 321552Overdale Construction Services Ltd 01656 729229PMS Fabrications Ltd 01228 599090Harry Peers Steelwork Ltd 01204 528393Pencro Structural Engineering Ltd 028 9335 2886QMEC Ltd 01246 822228RSL (South West) Ltd 01460 67373John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd 01202 483333Remnant Engineering Ltd 01594 841160Rippin Ltd 01388 518610Roberts Engineering 01482 838240J Robertson & Company Ltd 01255 672855Robinson Construction 01332 574711Rowecord Engineering Ltd 01633 250511Rowen Structures Ltd 01623 558558S H Structures Ltd 01977 681931Selwyn Construction Engineering Ltd 0151 678 0236Severfield-Reeve Structures Ltd 01845 577896Shipley Fabrications Ltd 01400 231115Henry Smith (Constructional Engineers) Ltd 01606 592121Snashall Steel Fabrications Co Ltd 01300 345588South Durham Structures Ltd 01388 777350Taylor & Russell Ltd 01772 782295The AA Group Ltd 01695 50123The Steel People Ltd 01622 715900Traditional Structures Ltd 01922 414172W I G Engineering Ltd 01869 320515Warley Construction Company Ltd 01268 726020Walter Watson Ltd 028 4377 8711Watson Steel Structures Ltd 01204 699999Westbury Park Engineering Ltd 01373 825500Westok Ltd 01924 264121John Wicks & Son Ltd 01364 72907H Young Structures Ltd 01953 601881

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSASD metal services - Edinburgh 0131 459 3200ASD metal services - Bodmin 01208 77066ASD metal services - London 020 7476 0444ASD metal services - Carlisle 01228 674766ASD metal services - Hull 01482 633360ASD metal services - Grimsby 01472 353851ASD metal services - Biddulph 01782 515152ASD metal services - Durham 0191 492 2322ASD metal services - Cardiff 029 2046 0622ASD metal services - Stalbridge 01963 362646ASD metal services - Norfolk 01553 761431ASD metal services - Exeter 01395 233366ASD metal services - Daventry 01327 876021ASD metal services - Tividale 0121 520 1231Advanced Steel Services Ltd 01772 259822Albion Sections Ltd 0121 553 1877Alternative Steel Co Ltd 01942 610601Ameron International 01623 511000Arro-Cad Ltd 01283 558206Austin Trumanns Steel Ltd 0161 790 4821

Ayrshire Metal Products (Daventry) Ltd 01327 300990Barnshaw Plate Bending Centre Ltd 0161 320 9696Barrett Steel Services Ltd 01274 682281Brown McFarlane Ltd 01782 289909Brunswick Steel Services 01724 810811Caledonia Draughting Ltd 01738 560501Cellbeam Ltd 01937 840614Celtic Steel Services 01443 812181Combisafe International Ltd 01604 660600Conposite Profiles UK Ltd 01202 659237Computer Services Consultants (UK) Ltd 0113 239 3000Corus Colors 01244 892309Corus Construction & Industrial 01724 404040Corus Panels & Profiles 01684 856600Corus Research Development & Technology 01709 820166Corus Tubes 01536 402121Corus Service Centre – Blackburn 01254 55161Corus Service Centre - Bristol 01454 315314Corus Service Centre - Dartford 01322 227272Corus Service Centre - Glasgow 0141 959 1212Corus Service Centre - Grantham 01476 565522Corus Service Centre - Leeds 0113 276 0660Corus Service Centre - Northern Ireland 028 9266 0747Corus Service Centre - Wednesfield 01902 484100Development Design Detailing Services Ltd 01204 396606Dudley Iron & Steel Co Ltd 0121 601 5000Easi-Edge 01777 870901FLI Products 01452 722260Fabsec Ltd 0113 385 7830Ficep (UK) Ltd 0113 265 3921Forward Protective Coatings Ltd 01623 748323Hi Span Ltd 01953 603081Intelligent Engineering (UK) Ltd 01753 890575International Paint Ltd 0191 469 6111Kaltenbach Ltd 01234 213201Kingspan Metl-Con Ltd 01944 712000Richard Lees Steel Decking Ltd 01335 300999Leigh’s Paints 01204 521771MSW Structural Floor Systems 0115 946 2316Metsec plc 0121 601 6001National Tube Stockholders Ltd 01845 577440Newton Steel Stock Ltd 01963 365028Odda Design Ltd 01474 352849Peddinghaus Corporation UK Ltd 01952 200377Portway Steel Services 01454 311442Psycle Interactive Ltd 01948 780120RAM International (Europe) Ltd 0141 353 5168Rainham Steel Co Ltd 01708 522311Rösler UK 0151 482 0444Sigma Coatings Ltd 01525 375234Site Coat Services Ltd 01476 577473South Park Steel Services 01925 245511South Park Steel Services 01724 810810Steel Projects UK Ltd 01924 282008Steelstock (Burton-on-Trent) Ltd 01283 226161Structural Metal Decks Ltd 01202 718898Structural Sections Ltd 0121 555 1342Struthers & Carter Ltd 01482 795171Studwelders Ltd 01291 626048Tekla (UK) Ltd 0113 307 1200Jack Tighe Ltd 01302 880360Voortman UK Ltd 01827 63300Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd 01909 486384

CORPORATE MEMBERSBalfour Beatty Power Networks Ltd 01332 661491Griffiths & Armour 0151 236 5656Highways Agency 08457 504030Roger Pope Associates 01752 263636

BCSA MEMBERSHIP 2006

The historical development of steelwork in construction is a subject which has

never been precisely recorded because it came about as part of the general

development in building techniques dating back to before the industrial

revolution. Cast iron beams and columns are recorded as having been

incorporated in the building of a five-storey mill at Shrewsbury as far back as

1797 and, by the middle of the nineteenth century, developments in the use of

wrought iron had made it acceptable to Brunel and Stevenson in the

construction of many famous railway bridges still in use today. The demand for

ironwork in buildings then grew very quickly and, under its impetus, technical

developments soon made supplies of the new Bessemer and Open Hearth

steels available. The first rolled sections in this new completely material to be

used in a steel-framed building in the British Isles were in a furniture emporium

in County Durham, built in 1900.

BCSA first began in Manchester in 1906 when five of the larger fabricators in thearea put their heads together to form the Steelwork Society. Similar groups formedin the following years in other regions of the country, such as:

■ The London Constructional Engineers Association■ The Midland Structural Association■ The Scottish Structural Steel Association■ The Northern Ireland Steelwork Association■ The Bridge and Constructional Ironwork Association■ The Structural Export Association

Ultimately these were all amalgamated into The British Constructional SteelworkAssociation in 1936.

BCSA is the national organisation for the steel construction industry; its Membercompanies undertake the design, fabrication and erection of steelwork for all formsof construction in building and civil engineering; its Associate Members are thoseprincipal companies involved in the purchase, design or supply of components,materials, services, etc, related to the Industry. The principal objectives of theAssociation are to promote the use of structural steelwork, to assist specifiers andclients, to ensure that the capabilities and activities of the industry are widelyunderstood and to provide members with professional services in technical,commercial, contractual, health & safety and certification matters. The servicesprovided by BCSA work both for the overall benefit of the industry and the directbenefit of individual companies.

The turnover of the industry is approximately £5,000 million pa with 15,000 directemployees and a further 50,000 indirect employees. The UK steel constructionindustry is the world-leader and steel is the leading construction material in theUnited Kingdom. Steel’s market share of non-domestic multi-storey buildingconstruction (buildings of two or more storeys) has increased from 33% in 1980 toan all time record 70% today. Steel maintains a 98% share of single storey non-domestic construction.

BCSA Centenary Banquet held at Blenheim Palace on 16th June 2006

In his address, Donal McCormack, BCSA President said: “Over the past 100years our industry has successfully transformed the built environment in notonly the UK, but virtually every country around the world.” Mr McCormackstressed it had been a “century of success”, especially the last decade whensteel has experienced a lengthy period of growth and record levels of outputand market share. He thanked the BCSA member companies “without whosecontinual support and participation there would be no Association”.

In proposing the toast to the Association, BCSA Vice President, Joe LockeMBE said: “We have a history and an industry to be proud of – the famousnames of the past – Smeaton, Rennie, Brunel, Telford, Stephenson, Arrol – areour predecessors. We have built on the legacy of their structures, such asIronbridge, and continued the industry onwards with structures such as HumberBridge, the tower blocks at Canary Wharf and the outstanding new Terminal 5at Heathrow. The Association has been and continues to be the binding forcefor the industry; through BCSA we have been able to share experiences, ourconcerns and develop new initiatives to take the industry onwards.”

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BCSA President Donal McCormack, Donna McCormack,Kathie Locke and BCSA Vice President Joe Locke

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