voestalpine Metsec plc is launching its latest release of its popular MetSPEC software, 28 years after being first-to-market with its widely-adopted software for designing purlin systems. MetSPEC 14, due for release spring 2017, incorporates both British Standards and Eurocodes into one piece of software. New section sizes have also been included within the new software, giving a … Read more

The UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, voestalpine Metsec plc, based in Oldbury, West Midlands, was today announced as the first tier two organisation globally to have achieved the new Kitemark PAS 1192-2 from BSI, the business standards company. The Kitemark relates to BIM (Building Information Modelling), helping construction businesses around the world prove their capabilities … Read more

Specialist structural steel manufacturer voestalpine Metsec plc has gained BIM Level 2 accreditation; becoming the first cold roll steel forming company to be certified as such by the BSI, and the first Tier 2 designer and manufacturer to achieve the standard for design and construction in the UK. Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 is characterised … Read more

Light gauge structural steel specialist voestalpine Metsec plc is looking for five apprentices to enter its award-winning training programme. Based at the company’s facility in Oldbury, West Midlands – complete with a state of the art apprentice training centre, the paid apprenticeship scheme offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, whilst completing an NVQ Level … Read more

Wednesday the 9th December saw a highlight of the year for marketing with the annual Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) dinner. The CMAs showcase the construction industry’s creativity, innovation and effectiveness in marketing. There are a number of categories including best marketing campaign, best use of content, and best use of website as well as awards … Read more