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Transport hub expansion in the frame
A fully galvanized steel frame has created the desired architectural and durable design for a multi-storey car park serving a transport hub in Cheltenham. FACT …
Top marks for steel
Following the principles set out in its own design guide for schools, Kier Construction is utilising a steel-framed solution for its latest educational project …
Station to station
A series of long-span steel trusses form the distinctive saw-tooth roof of Belfast Grand Central Station, while simultaneously creating the large open space …
Industrial project stacks up
Described as a vertical trading estate and delivering 45 units within a four-storey structure, Industria is a pioneering and modern approach to accommodating …
Steel on call for ambulance centre
A steel-framed solution is being utilised for the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s new multi-purpose ambulance, 999 and NHS 111 …
Whisky distillery reborn
After a hiatus of nearly 30 years, steelwork is playing an important role in creating the facilities for production to restart at Falkirk’s Rosebank …
Steel scores for Wiltshire leisure facility
The need for long internal column-free spans and a quick construction programme meant a steel-framed solution was the project team’s choice for the Melksham …
Steelwork creates safe parking
Clad in order to reference the city’s maritime past, a new multi-storey car park in Liverpool has been built using a steel frame as the material offered the …
Frame keeps project in good health
A steel-framed solution has provided a new health centre with a future-proofed flexible design and the desired clear spans. Martin Cooper reports from …
Cross-braced lateral load-resisting systems
Cross bracing is a traditional means of providing lateral stability to structures. Richard Henderson of the SCI discusses some of the features of this …
