Following a four month market research programme on product certification in the cold rolled steel sector SCI is pleased to announce that we are to develop our own offering of comprehensive product certification to this sector.

The research was carried out by Mark Wilkinson, a consultant employed by SCI who has almost 30 years' experience in the construction industry, the last 15 of which have been spent working for BM TRADA, BBA and BRE.

As part of this piece of work Mark visited and talked with manufacturers, warranty providers and trade associations to gain an understanding of the current certification available. His discussions had a particular focus on the service levels and support received from the certification bodies, as well as the value of carrying such certification.

As a result of the high levels of interest and very positive research results we are pleased to announce that from the 1st March SCI are to begin the detailed development of a certification scheme, for which we will seek UKAS accreditation. The initial focus will be on the following product sectors:

• Cladding/roofing/decking/flooring
• Non load bearing infill panels
• Light Steel Frame
• Modular units

Although a launch date for availability is yet to be set, should you be interested in this service either as a manufacturer or specifier then please contact Mark with your requirements and/or questions.

m.wilkinson@steel-sci.com

SCI have been commissioned by Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd to prepare design software for Sinbeams - plate girders with a web having a sinusoidal profile. The webs are relatively thin, so the members are lightweight. The sinusoidal profile increases the resistance to shear, which may otherwise be the critical resistance check. The design of the beams is straightforward and covered by design rules in Annex in BS EN 1993-1-5. The software will allow the user to input a range of loading arrangements, restraints and beam geometry (including tapered sections). Component dimensions selected by the designer may be verified or optimised for a least weight solution.

This new publication is now available, as a free download, the guide removes barriers to specification making it easier and faster for engineers to design with Structural Stainless Steel. The publication is sponsored by Team Stainless and published by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI)

The publication presents design tables covering the most common structural sections available in North America. It complements the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) design guide DG27: Structural Stainless Steel. Published in 2013 by providing section properties and member capacities in accordance with DG27. The new tables enable Designers to quickly select the appropriate structural members, and are presented in the familiar format used for carbon steel, in the AISC Steel Construction Manual.

Download the publication
Stainless Steel Portal

For more information on Stainless Steel or Team Stainless contact Nancy Baddoo

SCI are working jointly with SCI member company Doshi Group to provide a series of five webinars designed to support the use of steel in Kenya and neighbouring countries. Each live webinar is an hour long, delivered to suit Kenyan time, and provides guidance on steel design using BS 5950. The webinars cover a variety of technical subjects covering the main aspects of braced frame design. The main structural material in Kenya is concrete, so the first webinar on 7 February, which was joined by over 100 delegates, considered the advantages of a steel design and how clients might be encouraged to consider a steel solution. The advantages of lightweight, long spans, fewer, smaller columns, speed of construction and savings in foundations are relevant in all markets.

Thomas Panels & Profiles

For more than thirty years, Thomas Panels and Profiles have supplied and manufactured roofing and cladding products for a diverse client base, providing tailor-made solutions and developing product ranges.

SCI Assessed status has been awarded to the technical manual and a supporting resistance tables for Thomas Panel and Profiles light gauge steel purlins, rails and eaves beams. The full scope of the products and data covered by the assessment are provided in the following SCI Report -
RT1751 v01 (January 2018).

Offsite Awards 2018, 6 March, ExCel London

SCI is sponsoring the Best Use of Steel Award at the 2018 Offsite Awards. The 2018 Offsite Construction Awards will be hosted in the main arena at Ecobuild on 06 March 2018, the award will be presented Michael Sansom, SCI. For more information visit Offsite Awards.

Bridges 2018, 14 March 2018, Ricoh Arena, Coventry

The Steel Bridge Group and SCI member ArcelorMittal will both be sharing stands (B06 and B08) at Bridges 2018. For more information visit Bridges 2018.

ISE, Scottish Branch - Specifying Structural Steelwork, Tuesday 27 March 2018.

David Brown will be presenting a 4 hour course on Specifying Structural Steelwork to the members of the ISE, Scottish Branch. More information.

Composite Highway Bridge design (P356) The design guidance covers multi-girder and ladder deck forms of construction and includes guidance in relation to integral bridges. A companion publication covers worked examples.

Composite highway bridge design: Worked examples (P357) This publication presents two worked examples, one for a two-span multi-girder integral bridge and the other for a three-span ladder deck bridge.

Steel Bridge Group: Completion of Appendix 18/1 (P418)For use with Specification for Highway and Railway Steelwork providing guidance on the completion of an 'Appendix 18/1' document, used in conjunction with the specifications for steelwork issued by Highways England and Network Rail.

Mark Wilkinson

Mark Wilkinson, Business Development Manager for SCI. Mark previously worked as Commercial Business Development Manager for TRADA Technology, as Business Development and Sales Manager for British Board of Agrément BBA, and more recently as Head of Business Development at BRE Academy. Mark has joined SCI to focus on expanding the SCI Product Certification scope.

SCI would like to welcome new members;

KWFabEng Services Ltd

Caunton steelwork for Coventry's tallest building

Caunton Engineering have been awarded the contract for the steel frame for a major new student accommodation scheme in Coventry. The contact has been awarded to Caunton by Winvic Construction who as main contractor will build four interlinked towers, ranging from six-storeys high to 22-storeys high, that will house students in 1192 bedrooms . The 22 storey tower, at approximately 250 feet, will become the tallest building in Coventry, if one excepts the world famous cathedral's spire at 295 feet high! In addition to the student accommodation, there will be retail space on the ground and first floor.

Caunton are both designing and supplying 1800te of steelwork for this major development.

Pedal to the metal with REIDsteel at Thruxton

Work is revving up for the completion of a flagship hospitality centre at the iconic Thruxton Motorsports Centre with specialist support from Christchurch-based John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel).

The state-of-the-art complex in Hampshire will include a restaurant, bar, exhibition gallery, function rooms, hospitality suites, catering facilities, viewing terraces and a balcony.

Steel construction company REIDsteel has designed, manufactured and supplied all of the steelwork, cladding and glazing for the modern, two-storey building alongside local contractor Mata Construction.

Project architect is the Chapman Partnership, which specialises in the motorsport and automotive, leisure and entertainment industries.

The £1.5m centre's innovative design includes a grand atrium and entrance lobby to reflect the dynamism of motorsport and Thruxton's rich heritage.

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