To coincide with SCI’s 30th birthday we will be reflecting on the past, and looking at predictions for the future, to provide an insight into the shape of steel construction in years to come. We have witnessed some massive changes in the UK, not least of which is ever growing competition from outside these shores. However, we can also benefit from an international perspective to see how other markets have evolved their steel production, steel products and site practices to suit changing commercial, technical and societal drivers.
You will hear from:
• Mike Walsh of Hatch Consulting who will illustrate how history tells us that the future for steel is bright. He will discuss how the technologies of steel production have evolved and what the limitations for steel products are. Generation of revenue from producing steel, not by selling tonnage, but from differentiation and the provision of good service will also be considered.
• Carl Perry of BlueScope will take a global perspective to consider how products and construction processes change to suit different economic and technical drivers. He will highlight the trend to use less, but higher strength, steel and the other materials it must compete with. By considering different markets we can see how UK products and practice may evolve.
• Graham Couchman of SCI will reflect on the rapid rise to dominance of steel construction in the UK since the decision to form an independent organisation (SCI) to develop and promote the proper and effective use of steel as a constructional material. He will highlight some landmark projects and achievements for the sector, and consider how the nature of SCI has evolved over the years.
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Register your attendance: education@steel-sci.com