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Landmark restoration
A central element of Earlestown’s redevelopment plans is the restoration of its Grade II listed Town Hall and the addition of a steel-framed café extension. …
Steel frames dock on the Humber
Associated British Ports is constructing the first phase of its major HELM industrial and logistics park at Immingham, one of the most significant developments …
Eurocode early amendments – what have we done?
In this latest article, SCI’s Dr Graham Couchman, former chairman of the ‘Eurocode 4 committee’, explains the process to create Generation 2 Eurocodes …
AD 554: Internal pressure and large openings
SCI’s advisory desk sometimes gets asked about calculating the internal pressure coefficients in buildings with large openings and whether the situation …
Supermarket, Canterbury, Kent
For J Sainsbury plc SSDA COMMENDATION1985 Architects: Ahrends, Burton & Koralek in association with J Sainsbury plcStructural Engineers: Ernest Green & …
Factory, Livingston, Lothian
For W L Gore Associates SSDA COMMENDATION1985 Architects: Michael Laird & PartnersStructural Engineers: Ove Arup & PartnersSteelwork Contractors: Ward …
Contractors fear cost increases from Government Steel Strategy
Steelwork contractors are worried that the Government’s Steel Strategy, aimed at curbing imports and protecting UK steel production, could result in higher …
Milestone celebrated at Grimsby regeneration scheme
The steelwork installation on the £50 million Freshney Place project in Grimsby has been marked with a steel signing ceremony. GMI Construction has marked the …
Steel up for M&S Avonmouth distribution centre
Highlighting Avonmouth’s strategic location, a new M&S distribution centre is being built on the site of a former pharmaceutical works. Being developed …
Small businesses will be paid on time as construction retentions set to be banned
The government has announced that it will ban the use of retention payments in construction contracts. Announced by the Department for Business and Trade, the …
