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Europe’s tallest building nears summit
The final steel elements for the Shard, the European Union’s tallest building, will be erected this month. Topping out at a final height of 310m, London’s …
Five new steel guides published for Eurocode conformity
Helping to ensure that designers have comprehensive support when using the Eurocodes, the BCSA, SCI and Tata Steel have made available five new design guides …
Steel completes healthy community frame
Construction work is underway on a £4M project to build a new library, health centre and children’s centre in Pelsall, West Midlands, following the earlier …
SCI leads engineering workshop in China
SCI has led the first workshop in China for civil and structural engineers on the specification and design of stainless steel as a load bearing material. Held …
Steelwork contractor helps boost renewable energy sector
The UK’s renewable energy sector has received a major boost as Mabey Bridge has announced the second phase of its recruitment drive. The Chepstow-based firm …
School reflects with steel
Steelwork erection will be completed this month on a new school building for the University Church of England Academy at Ellesmere Port near Chester. The new …
A century of stainless steel celebrated with website
It is 100 years since stainless steels were first created, patented and produced and in order to celebrate this centenary a new website has been launched by …
Around the Press: February 2012
RIBA Journal December 2011 100 Years Ago – The possibilities of steel A very interesting lecture was delivered by Sir William Richmond at the Armstrong …
Purpose built factory includes plasma cutting line
ASD Westok has relocated to a new purpose built production facility adjacent to the company’s head office and central stockholding division in Leeds. …
Steel helps to reinvigorate former railway station
More than 12,500m² of Kingspan access flooring is being installed in a new civic headquarters and customer service centre for York Council on the site of a …
