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Services dictate the job
A number of potential headaches have been solved on a new commercial development in central London which has had to incorporate all service portals within an …
Rebirth of a market
New steelwork has proven to be the economical and cost effective solution for a renovated Victorian market hall in Greater Manchester. A devastating fire in …
Grandstand finish and the Derby
Speed of construction has been crucial on the project to build a new grandstand at the world famous Epsom Racecourse, where a key objective was to complete the …
Offices speculate with steel
Consisting of ten high quality commercial blocks, Maxim office park is rapidly taking shape along the A8/M8 corridor. Martin Cooper reports from Scotland’s …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: From BSI Updates May 2008
AMENDMENTS TO BRITISH STANDARDS BS 5950:- Structural use of steelwork in building BS 5950-1:2000 Code of practice for design. Rolled and welded sections. …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
Progress on National Annexes Unfortunately, there is little news about the publication of key National Annexes. The National Annex to the wind load- ing part, …
Architectural design in steel
Covers most aspects of the architectural steel in internal and external applications This major reference will be an inspiration to architects and …
Conder Structures returns south
Burton-on-Trent based steelwork contractor Conder Structures has opened its first regional office at Fair Oak near Winchester. Conder was originally founded in …
Improvements to the ‘Construction Act’
The government has announced that it will be introducing primary legislation to make improvements to the ‘Construction Act’ (Part II of the Housing Grants, …
June 2008 – Training key to future success
One of the keys to the future of the steel construction industry is attracting new recruits capable of being trained to continue delivering products and …