A number of presentations will focus on the theme for the day – how getting the joints right can save money, save material, and avoid failures. Powerful tools enable us to do exciting things, but care is needed. Complex joints need careful thought and communication, and may be facilitated by different manufacturing techniques. 

Other topical subjects for the day will include the use of ‘low carbon’ alternatives for floor slabs, be they concrete or CLT. And of course, the second-generation Eurocodes are now taking share, with key technical content now more-or-less defined. Even though the codes will not be published for serval more years, designers may wish to start exploiting some opportunities they offer.

Continuing to look to the near future, with implications for now,  the use of Augmented Reality as a means of quality-checking steel structures will also be discussed.

Speakers confirmed:
Jennifer Pazdon, Cast Connex
Nick Cole, Direct, Robert Bird
Jenny Burridge, Concrete Centre
Ricardo Pimentel, Pell Frischmann
Priney Chauhan, Trimble
Graham Couchman, SCI
David Brown, SCI

You can see the full programme of the day here.