Monthly Archives
The case for steel – Introduction
Over the past year NSC has carried articles detailing the main benefits for designing and building in steel in the Case for Steel series. Over the next few …
Curtain rises on steel classic
Changing the design of Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn from a concrete frame to steel frame resulted in a number of benefits, such as speed of construction and …
Retail efficiency
The redevelopment of B&Q’s main headquarters has begun with the erection of a large office, laboratory and car park structure. For maximum efficiency and …
Lift-off for feature roof
The Aquatics Centre is one of the centrepieces of London’s Olympic Park. Martin Cooper reports on the erection of its elegantly sweeping and curving roof …
Epsom grandstand ready for Derby Festival
Ahead of this year’s Derby on 6 June, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall has officially opened the new grandstand at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Named …
Slim floor solutions with enhanced version of SIDS
Corus has announced the launch of a new and enhanced version of the SIDS software which has been developed by SCI. Offering a number of improvements over the …
Centre court roof set for debut
This year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championship will be the first to play undercover – if it rains – as a new retractable roof over the Centre Court …
British Standards to be withdrawn in favour of Eurocodes
In March 2010 the BSI will withdraw all those British Standards that conflict with the European design standards – the Eurocodes – and replace them …
Chilled out warehouse
A new multi-temperature depot for foodservice distributor 3663 First for Foodservice is under construction in Paddock Wood, Kent. Working on behalf of main …
Bridge ushers in new era for Tees Valley
A new landmark structure, known as the Infinity Bridge, which links the multi-million pound North Shore development with the thriving Teesdale area will …
