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News in Brief – May 2015
Tekla has launched Tekla Structural Designer, said to be a dedicated analysis and design software for structural engineers working on commercial building …
Olympic legacy on track in Derby
The steelwork erection for the Derby Multi-sports Arena, one of the first Olympics legacy projects to get underway since the Games, is due to be completed this …
Council HQ opens with new steel interior
Derby City Council’s headquarters has reopened after an extensive refurbishment programme was completed with the aid of steel construction. The building, …
Framework takes shape quietly for Derby school
More than 1,200t of structural steelwork is being used to construct the new £34M campus for the Noel-Baker Community School in Derby. Working on behalf of …
SSDA 2010 – Cathedral Bridge, Derby
Addressing such issues as heritage, access and the environment, the Cathedral Bridge links two important Derby city centre areas forming part of a larger …
Lighting up a city centre
A large multi-use development known as Riverlights is expected to usher in a new era of prosperity for Derby city centre. Many former industrial towns and …
Off site centre for Network Rail
Kingspan Off-Site’s Architectural Façade System (AFS) has been used to construct the Network Rail East Midlands Control Centre in Derby. Based on a …
Steel delivers flexibility to Derby shops
A 1970s complex is being expanded with a new steel framed extension to create one of the East Midlands’ largest shopping centres. Martin Cooper takes a …
Multi-million pound steel development
The £330M redevelopment of the Westfield Derby shopping centre is forging ahead and will eventually require more than 11,500t of structural steelwork. The …
Sums add up for eco friendly school buildings
Long term maintenance and sustainability were among the key criteria resulting in the selection of steel for two schools that are part of a Derby Private …
