Modern uses of steel series: designing for fabrication and construction

Author: Various

Date published

3 August 2023

Price

Members: £26 + VAT 
Standard: £40 + VAT

Modern uses of steel series: designing for fabrication and construction

Training

Author

Various

Date published

3 August 2023

Author

Various

Price

Members: £26 + VAT 
Standard: £40 + VAT

Watch key presentations from the 2022 Modern uses of steel e-conference, focusing on best practices when designing for fabrication and construction.

The climate emergency means professionals across the built environment need to consider how to design in an effective and sustainable way.  

The 2022 Modern uses of steel e-conference saw industry leaders use case studies to showcase how experienced structural engineers can produce sustainable designs that can be fabricated, executed, refurbished, and demounted.  

Featuring recordings from the e-conference, the third webinar in the series focuses on designing for fabrication and construction. 

Reasons to watch 

  • Discover the potential application, and likely challenges, of using high-strength steel to realise sustainable, efficient, and ambitious structural solutions 

  • Hear about the opportunities offered by engaging fabricators early on in the design process 

  • Take a holistic view and learn what other areas may influence the decision process in steelwork design 

Intended for 

  • Experienced designers and structural engineers wishing to deliver more sustainable projects 

  • ​Steel fabricators 

  • Built and demolition contractors 

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