Robert Marsh, commercial manager of voestalpine Metsec – Middle East GCC, looks back on a successful few days at The Big 5, the region’s largest and most influential event for the construction industry There’s a reason they call it The Big 5. This is no marketing hyperbole – this year’s event attracted over 2,500 global … Read more

voestalpine Metsec plc has released the latest version of its design software, MetSPEC 14. Middle East, optimising the design of purlins and side rails to North American standards, while including all new section sizes. The updated software provides customers with the option of designing products to the following standards: AISI S100, the North American Specification … Read more

Sales Director for Framing at voestalpine Metsec plc, explores the importance of only specifying framing materials that have been fire tested or assessed by UKAS accredited bodies, and the options available to the industry. Following recent events, it’s clear that the building industry as a whole needs to deliver solutions to the required performance specification, … Read more

An interactive user guide to using Metsec cold-rolled systems within Tekla Structures BIM software has been launched. The step-by-step guide will help draughtsmen and engineers to instantly access help, saving time and money at the vital early stages of construction projects. Dan Hickman, Drawing Office Manager, Purlins and Framing, at voestalpine Metsec plc, said: “We … Read more

Robert Marsh, Commercial Manager – Middle East GCC at voestalpine Metsec plc, looks ahead to the Big5 show in November, and shares some insight on purlins and their importance in the MENA region. The biggest names in the construction industry will head to Dubai in November for The Big 5 International Building and Construction Show, … Read more