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British Constructional Steelwork Association

1936 establishments in the United KingdomConstruction trade groups based in the United KingdomMetallurgical industry of the United KingdomOrganisations based in the City of WestminsterOrganizations established in 1936
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BCSA Ltd is a trade association for the structural steel industry in the UK and Ireland.It lobbies on behalf of its members and provides them with education and technical services.A subsidiary, Steel Construction Certification Scheme Ltd, runs the UKAS accredited Steel Construction Certificate Scheme (SCCS). It provides certification for steelwork contracting organisations under ISO 9001, ISO 3834, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.The Association, its marketing initiative Steel for Life Ltd, and SCI manage the online encyclopedia Steel Construction Info.In addition to London headquarters, it maintains offices near Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

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