Steel Construction Institute (SCI)

The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) is the leading, independent provider of technical expertise and disseminator of technical data to the steel construction sector.

The SCI/IHS partnerships provides The Construction Information Service with links directly to SCI services, including:

• Steelbiz: a technical library for steel construction with more than 3,600 additional publications or to BS 5950-1:2000 a full interpretation of the current standard with worked examples, design paths & interactive flowcharts and other tools. 
• Access Steel: covers all aspects of designing to Eurocode 3 for steel and Eurocode 4 for composite construction.

The SCI works in partnership with clients, members and industry peers to help build businesses and provide competitive advantage through the commercial application of our knowledge. It is committed to offering and promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions.

SCI develops and promotes the effective use of steel in construction. Its research and development activities cover all aspects of steel construction including multi-storey and industrial buildings, bridges, infrastructure applications and offshore structures. SCI's breadth of knowledge spans comprehensive guidance on structural design, fire engineering, sustainable construction, architectural design, building physics and information technology.

SCI's high quality publications continue to be used as the definitive guidance within the sector. SCI is focussed on providing the latest and best information to ensure best practice is maintained across every aspect of steel construction.