Conference Programme
Conference Programme
Our comprehensive agenda includes a keynote address, in-depth case study presentations, and expert-led lectures covering essential topics such as the latest updates to the Eurocodes, fire safety advancements, sustainability in steel design and emerging practices including refurbishment, reuse, and hybrid design. The event also features engaging breakout sessions, along with an exhibition area offering valuable opportunities to connect with leading industry exhibitors. To conclude the day, join us for a networking drinks reception in the Upper River Room, where you can engage with fellow professionals and expand your network. This is your opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and stay ahead in the dynamic field of structural steelwork.
9.00 – 9.45
Mezzanine: Arrival and Breakfast
9:45 – 9:50
Auditorium: Welcome
9:50 - 10:05
Auditorium: Keynote
10:10 - 10:40
Auditorium: Eurocode Second Generation Updates: 1991 - Basis of Design and the Action on Structures
Mungo Stacey, Head of Professions, WSP
10:40 – 10:55
Mezzanine: Refreshments
11:00 – 11:40
Auditorium
Refurb / Cut and Carve Case Study: Giltspur Street
Daniel Bassett, Meng (Hons) CEng MIStructE Associate, Elliot Wood
Stephen Dorer, Steelwork Operations Director, Deconstruct UK
Newgate Suites - Breakout Sessions
Dowgate: Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures - Part 2: Steel Bridges
Chris Hendy, Head of Bridge Engineering, AtkinsRéalis
Cripplegate: Reuse and Refurb Case Study: Duke Street
Jonathan Davies, Preconstruction Technical Director, William Hare
Roy Fishwick, Managing Director, Cleveland Steel & Tubes
11:45 – 12:25
Auditorium
Hybrid Design Case Study: The Edge
Andrew Woodward, Head of Industry at WSP in the UK
Paras Shah, Associate Engineer at AKT II
Dr Chris Durand, Design Director, Severfield C & I in Northern Ireland
Gavin Rogers, Project Manager, Severfield C & I in Northern Ireland
Newgate Suites - Breakout Sessions
Dowgate: Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures - Part 2: Steel Bridges
Chris Hendy, Head of Bridge Engineering, AtkinsRéalis
Cripplegate: Reuse and Refurb Case Study: Duke Street
Jonathan Davies, Preconstruction Technical Director, William Hare
Roy Fishwick, Managing Director, Cleveland Steel & Tubes
12:25 -13:25
Upper River Room: Lunch with Exhibitors
13:30 – 14:00
Auditorium: Eurocode Second Generation Updates – Design of Steel Structures
Dr David Moore, Deputy CEO, BCSA
14:05 – 14:45
Auditorium: Structural Engineering for Fire in a Post-Grenfell Built Environment
Prof. Luke Bisby, Chair of Fire and Structures, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh
14:45 - 15:05
Mezzanine: Afternoon Refreshments
15:05 - 15:35
Auditorium: Changes in the Second Generation Eurocode 3: An Overview of EN 1993-1-14
Prof. Leroy Gardner, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London
15:40 - 16:20
David Brown, Technical Specialist, SCI
Dr Michael Sansom, Sustainability Director, BCSA
16:20 - 16:25
Closing Speech
16:25 - 17:30
Upper River Room: Networking Reception Drinks in the Exhibitor Area
Book Your Place
Non-Member Cost:
£50.00
BCSA Member Cost:
£25.00