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Access boost for Stratford and Olympic sites
The new Angel Lane steel composite replacement bridge has created improved road, walking and cycling links in Stratford town centre and into the Olympic …
Steel industry leads nuclear feasibility study
The Technology Strategy Board has awarded funding for a feasibility study into the design of modular construction for nuclear facilities, with Caunton …
Around the Press – November/December 2010
Construction News 14 October 2010 Leaning city library tears up the rulebook (Canada Water library) When complete, the entire building will be held together by …
Steel projects triumph at industry awards
Glasgow’s New Stobhill Hospital scooped the prestigious Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award at the British Construction Industry Awards 2010. …
Design of Floors for Vibration: A New Approach
Without proper understanding of floor vibration, structures can become “bouncy” leading to unstable floors and buildings. SCI’s guidance document Design …
Curved roofs form new Corby school
Steelwork has been completed on the £14M Maplefields School project in Corby, Northamptonshire. Working on behalf of main contractor Graham Construction, …
Targeting retail savings
The third of the five Target Zero guides, covering retail buildings, will be published shortly and available for download in pdf format at www.targetzero.info …
20 Years Ago: BCSA Photographer of the Year Competition 1990
Commendation, Amateur Category awarded to Michael Doyle Mr Doyle’s Photograph shows Minster Court, Great Tower Street, London. Architect: GMW Partnership …
Going for cycling gold
The London 2012 Velodrome, with its eye-catching steel formed double curved roof, is nearing completion and will be the first venue at the Olympic Park to host …
