BAR

British Association of Reinforcement: the industry focal point for the UK reinforcement sector representing both manufacturers and fabricators.

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School fires need concrete answers. New research from Zurich Municipal reports schools have a higher fire risk than any other building type. This is why concrete is a better construction choice believes BAR. See: https://t.co/TxQjCDQKNP

#concretebenefits #concreteconstruction

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New govt mantra 'build, build, build' welcomed but make sure its built better with heavyweight concrete construction.

See: https://t.co/2OpXpCPcZo

#concrete #buildbuildbuild

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Use of prefabricated #reinforcement will aid construction site social distancing. See: https://t.co/ehjDl8E9vV
#COVID19 #construction #concrete

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Govt 'Building a safer future' consultation must recognise that using timber for hi-rise or low-rise multi-storey building is unsafe. See: https://t.co/1RcDumU3vN

#timberburns #concrete #concreteconstruction

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Huge warehouse fire questions use of steel construction for buildings containing flammable materials and products. See: https://t.co/osgsWa5iXX

#concrete #fireresistance

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Reinforcement sector welcomes UK Concrete - a new industry voice. See: https://t.co/iLl4sTVAYD
#thisisukconcrete

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BAR member ArcelorMittal Kent Wire has supplied 8 tonnes of fabric reinforcement and 1 tonne of straight reinforcement for Maxtrix 3 one of the sculptural highlights at the new Antony Gormley exhibition running at the Royal Academy from 21st September to 3rd December.

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New best practice guidance for a safe working environment for reinforcement welders and avoid the potential health hazards resulting from exposure to welding fumes has been published by the British Association of Reinforcement. See: https://t.co/nMrmKSPKKK
#reinforcement #welding

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Fire destroys timber framed 4 storey block of flats overnight. Time to reconsider the use of timber frame construction. https://t.co/yUBgcxM9OB
#timberburns

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Shock at speed and spread of fire that devastates timber framed retirement complex. See: https://t.co/X0UFTTJFK6

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BAR has welcomed Heathrow Airport’s signing-up to the UK Steel Charter. Steve Elliott, BAR Chairman said: "It is great news the Charter has the full commitment of a major construction client such as Heathrow Airport.” See: https://t.co/uvlPQPWYCv
#reinforcement #infrastructure

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Barking flats fire further questions use of timber construction. This and recent BBC Watchdog programme highlights fire risk of completed buildings. Recent fires at Southampton & Glasgow highlight risk of timber frames under construction. See: https://t.co/ZOWyHC3i5U

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All BAR fabricator members have 'raised the bar' and are now approved by CARES for welding of #steel #reinforcement to the new Technical Appendices 11 and 12. For more see: https://t.co/Hy6XYBmvE9

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‘We Choose the Safest Way’, a H&S film produced by BAR member ArcelorMittal and described as 'ground breaking' has won a Gold Medal at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in Cannes. See: https://t.co/FZUjnp3kBi

To view: https://t.co/6PBDJAq3X9
#reinforcement #RaiseTheBar

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BAR member, BRC Ltd, is to launch a nationwide recruitment campaign, For details see: https://t.co/3hv5v0qURc #reinforcement #concrete

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BAR members help 2018 Concrete Society Outright Winner the Mersey Bridge to raise the bar. See: https://t.co/n6UUbvahIO
#concrete #reinforcement

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Met Office #climatechange predictions that heatwaves could become the norm and winter rainfall could increase by 35% underlines need to future proof our buildings using heavyweight construction which is thermally efficient and flood resistant. See: https://t.co/El2HJhtchA

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BAR has added to its library of health and safety documents and published a new guide on noise control of shear line machines. The guide, ‘Controlling Shear Line Noise’, was produced in association the noise and vibration inspectorate of the HSE. See: https://t.co/fk8b50sNN3

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New updated industry guidance for safe off-loading of cut and bent reinforcement published by British Association of Reinforcement. To download visit: https://t.co/8jQqY0OPc3
#reinforcement #concrete

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BAR has a new updated website. Visit: https://t.co/fk8b50sNN3