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Leisure in the frame
Speed of construction and the requirement for large column-free areas were the reasons for choosing a steel-framed solution for a new leisure centre in West …
Top marks for steel
The use of structural steelwork has provided a school project in Wigan with the solution for a regular classroom column grid pattern and long spans for the …
Stand up for Wakefield
Structural steelwork is playing a vital role in the redevelopment of Wakefield Trinity’s stadium, helping to keep the project on schedule for completion …
Delivering on the promise: Progress towards 2030 carbon reduction targets
In ArcelorMittal’s second climate action report published in July 2021, interim 2030 CO2e reduction targets of 25% globally and 35% in Europe were announced, …
The ever changing moods of composite slabs
There has been significant interest recently in the vertical shear resistance of composite slabs. This is partly due to different values offered by …
British Steel publishes Decarbonisation Action Report.
Exploring the progress the company is making towards its sustainability goals and providing clarity on the true measurement of the carbon impact arising from …
Steelwork company opens its doors to graduates
Billington Structures and Shafton Steel Services (both part of Billington Holdings) welcomed a group of potential future engineers from Wates’ graduate …
Somerset-based steelwork contractor welcomes MP as expansion plans begin
Littleton Steel has welcomed its local MP and former Secretary of State for Business, Jacob Rees-Mogg to its Chew Magna facility in Somerset. During the visit, …
Application submitted for London Luton Airport expansion
London Luton Airport has submitted plans for an expansion to raise capacity and cement its position as a regional transport hub. The plans include community …
Contractor named for South Wales zero carbon teaching block
Kier has been appointed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to build a new £25M net zero carbon teaching block in south Wales. The Hawthorn …
