Steel frames civic pride
Sunderland’s new City Hall is the latest project on a large regeneration scheme, which is transforming a former brewery site into a..
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News in Brief: November/December 2019
Steelwork contractor Taunton Fabrications has picked up two awards at Willmott Dixon’s South West Supply Chain Awards ceremony. The..
Commendation: The Beacon of Light, Sunderland
The Beacon of Light is a unique landmark in Sunderland providing educational aspiration through the power of sport. “The concept part for..
News in Brief: April 2018
Trimble has introduced three new versions of its software for structural engineering, fabrication and construction teams: Tekla Structures..
Work starts on Sunderland’s former brewery site
The former Vaux brewery site in Sunderland, which has lain dormant for more 16 years, is being redeveloped with a steel-framed office block..
Steel passes college test
A steel-framed college campus forms a major element of Sunderland city centre’s regeneration. Martin Cooper reports. A multi-million..
News in Brief: June 2015
The Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde is now open for business, with a full programme of conferences..
Building blocks in place for BSF school
Steelwork has been completed for the new educational block at Washington’s Biddick School Sports College. The project forms part of..
School for the future
Employing a steelwork contractor on a design and build contract has paid dividends on an innovative school project in Sunderland...
Steel schools for Sunderland
Barrett Steel Buildings is working on four Sunderland schools for the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme with main contractor..