About the sponsors

 

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Autodesk is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualise, simulate and analyse real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.co.uk.

 

Corus is the leading manufacturer of high quality steel sections to the UK construction market and was the first steelmaker in the world to gain approval to CE mark its structural sections and plates to meet the EU Directive on Construction Products. Sections from Corus' Advance range are found in technically demanding and high profile construction projects across the UK.

Advance sections have all of the qualities that help to achieve the balance between the environmental, economic and social performance that is so important to sustainable development. Backing the Corus commitment to technical excellence is a dedication to customer service that includes a comprehensive technical service aimed at architects, engineers and specifiers.

 

As the central development organisation for concrete in the UK, The Concrete Centre enables clients, designers, engineers and contractors to realise the full potential of concrete. One of our goals is to assist everyone involved in the design and use of concrete to become more knowledgeable about state-of-the-art methods and engineered solutions. This is achieved by the provision of a free national concrete helpline; guidance and technical publications; short courses and free seminars and regional teams available to provide support and guidance on concrete and advise on current thinking and new innovations. Click here for more information.

 

Griffiths & Armour is a leading independent firm of insurance brokers and risk managers, with an outstanding reputation throughout the UK and Ireland.

We have developed and delivered innovative professional indemnity insurance solutions to the construction industry for over 70 years and we currently provide a bespoke service to over 3,000 firms including many key players in the consultancy sector.

Our vast experience of corporate risk programmes for major construction companies, means that Griffiths & Armour are uniquely placed to provide objective and independent advice on project risks and associated insurance issues. This is underpinned by a detailed understanding of the exposures flowing from the construction professions.

 

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IHS (formerly Technical Indexes) is a leading supplier of standards, regulatory, product and supplier information to industries worldwide. IHS provides a range of information services for construction professionals including The Construction Information Service which gives instant access to full-text documents from current regulations, standards and technical advice to related news and briefings.

 

Finnish-based Peikko Group recently established its UK operation and is pleased to be associated with IStructE Structural Awards 2007. The company operates in 16 European countries manufacturing steel connections for use in precast and in-situ concrete applications. Its Deltabeam product is an efficient composite beam solution; as engineers seek to reduce overall materials usage & build times, Deltabeam will become increasingly important in multistorey construction.

 

Warners Midlands plc are a high quality magazine, brochure and catalogue printer that specialises in the short to medium run market. We are a long established, family owned company employing 300 people, and are able to offer our customers access to state-of-the-art equipment that ensures that we can offer high quality printing services at a competitive rate.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Structural Awards, click here for more information.