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October 18
Cover Image
Bloomberg, London
Architect: Foster + Partners
Structural engineer: AKT II
Steelwork contractor: William Hare
Main contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine
Client: Bloomberg
Photo: © Aaron Hargreaves/Foster + Partners
October 2018
Vol 26 No 9
These and other steelwork articles can be downloaded from the
New Steel Construction Website at www.newsteelconstruction.com
5 Editor’s comment The Structural Steel Design Awards reach their ‘Golden’ 50th
anniversary this year with some ‘jaw dropping’ entries, and are still showcasing the
best of steel construction says Editor Nick Barrett.
6 News The Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary with
a ceremony at the Banqueting House, Whitehall in London.
10 SSDA sponsor - Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd Level 3 BIM will have a crucial impact on
the entire construction industry.
11 Structural Steel Design Awards A special feature detailing all of this year’s winners
and shortlisted projects.
12 Introduction and Judges Chris Nash, Chairman of the SSDA judging panel said all of
the shortlisted projects demonstrated a high level of collaboration.
14 Award winning projects
26 Commendations
34 Merits
38 Technical Callum Heavens of the SCI discusses different methods for determining
temperature profiles through composite slabs at elevated temperatures.
42 Codes & Standards
42 Advisory Desk AD 423 – Reduction in bending resistance due to high shear.
44 BCSA Members
46 Register of Qualified Steelwork Contractors for Bridgeworks
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