Welcome to "Spotlight on Steel" - a monthly electronic newsletter, delivering the latest steel initiatives, product news, information and promotions at BHP Steel, to members
of the BHP Steel Website.
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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
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1. Sporting Infrastructure
2. Builders Make The Right Choice and Win
3. Steel Appeals For Heritage Buildings
4. Guidelines For Maintaining Your LYSAGHT® Roof
5. Steel Framing Questions & Answers
6. Energy Efficient Camp Offers Urban Oasis
7. New Occupation Pages Launched
8. Did You Know...?
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1. Sporting Infrastructure |
As an official partner of the Sydney 2000 organisers, BHP Steel Limited provided more than 130,000 tonnes of high
quality steel products for the construction of the major venues. Since the resounding success of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, which featured some of the world's most modern
an innovative sporting venues and arenas, more and more specifiers are turning to steel as the solution to major sports infrastructure projects. Read more about new innovative
applications of steel in sporting arenas on our Corporate website:
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http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22Sporting
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2. Builders Make The Right Choice and Win |
Builders from across Australia have won big prizes in the first phase of the COLORBOND® steel “Make
the Right Choice and Win” competition. Each winning builder received an AU$8000 home entertainment package from BHP Steel by selling roofing made from COLORBOND®
steel. It’s not too late to enter - third phase will run from April 1 to June 30. A builder in each mainland state still has the chance to win one of these exciting
entertainment packages. See how you can enter here:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22builderMTRC
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3. Steel Appeals For Heritage Buildings |
Current building trends are demonstrating that the use of new steel roofing on older buildings is keeping pace
with its popularity for new homes in many areas. Roofing made from ZINCALUME® steel and COLORBOND® steel has generated strong demand in recent months due to its ability to
complement heritage buildings. Read more about the inherent style, strength and durability steel can bring to your classic style home:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22appealheritage
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4. Guidelines For Maintaining Your LYSAGHT® Roof |
When you purchase a new LYSAGHT® roof for your home, it is important to keep it looking its best. The BHP Steel
website contains a wealth of guidelines, How To’s, manuals and other handy information relevant to maintaining your LYSAGHT® roof, fascia, gutters and downpipes. Read more
in detail about our helpful maintenance guidelines:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22guideline
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5. Steel Framing Questions and Answers |
Did you know that steel framing can easily be altered on site? And did you know that a lightning strike will not
affect a steel framed house? To find out about these and other great advantages of steel building frames, visit our steel framing frequently asked questions and see the comprehensive
list of questions and answers, How To information and relevant downloadable files:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22framingQnA
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6. Energy Efficient Camp Offers Urban Oasis |
A redeveloped urban camp is offering out of town guests an environmental oasis in the heart of Royal Park, Melbourne.
Architects Willams Boag redeveloped the historic site including renovating the existing heritage listed hall and also designing an adjacent environmentally sensitive development
of office, meeting rooms and a two storey dormitory wing. Read more about this interesting sustainable design solution:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22eefficient
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7. New Occupation Pages Launched |
Have you visited our all new occupation specific pages? We have recently launched a series of new designs for our
occupation pages, with all new updated links to useful tools and targeted content. These pages also contains the latest case studies and news on BHP Steel products. See more
at:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=22occupation
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8. Did You Know... |
Theme is "Cricket World Cup":
- The first three World Cups (1975, '79, '83) were all held in England.
- Australia has played in 7 of the eight World Cup Finals, winning 3 times.
- Highest total in a World Cup game is 398-5 (Sri Lanka v Kenya, Kandy 1995-96). The lowest is 45 (Canada v England,
Manchester 1979).
- The two narrowest victories in a World Cup match are both by Australia against India: 1 run - Madras 1987, 1
run - Brisbane 1991.
- The first attempt at staging a Cricket World Cup was made way back in 1912 when Australia, England and South
Africa met in a triangular series of tests. The tournament was held in England from June to August 1912 and was won by England.
Thanks for reading,
Adam Rollings
BHP Steel - Internet Manager
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