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Steel tops Forth tolls
Cairnhill Structures has recently completed the erection of a new steel canopy over the eight toll booths serving the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland. The canopy …
World steel output up for August
The International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) reported that world steel production during August stood at 101M/t, 11% up on the same period in 2005. Of the …
Training for paint applicators to be compulsory
All paint applicators, whether site or factory based, will be required to undertake a new training programme from next year for the painting of all steelwork …
Conder goes to Cumbria
More than 2,000t of structural steelwork has been supplied by Conder Structures for a major redevelopment in Workington town centre. The new £45M scheme in …
Atlas Ward scores a hat-trick
The third distribution project to be undertaken by Atlas Ward Structures for main contractor Winvic and industrial developer ProLogis in Kettering is underway. …
New guide enables high-quality performance of steel framed floors
The SCI is about to publish a revised version of its design guide on the vibration of floors. Commonly referred to as P076, the guide was first published in …
Steel puts the glitter in Golden Square
An innovative solution to extending a shopping centre in Warrington could be the model for similar city centre developments in the future, as Margo Cole …
Pictorial scheme will improve site safety
The SCI in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has completed its year-long research project known as Trojan Horse Messaging, a technique …
Steel addition for listed buildings
Two Grade II listed buildings are being restored, with a new steel-framed structure inside to provide a new stylish office block for central London. Martin …
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 …
