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Major commercial scheme planned for Manchester
Henry Boot Developments (HBD) is set to submit a major planning application for Colloco, a highly sustainable, 18,580m2 office scheme within the St John’s …
Altrincham Leisure Centre set for revamp
Kier has been appointed by Trafford Council to deliver a £20M refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre. The project was procured through the Northwest …
Yorkshire contractor to get new HQ
Caddick Construction Group has secured planning permission to redevelop Cape House at Wakefield 41 Business Park, which is set to become the business’ new …
Steel spans speculative warehouse
Undertaking preliminary works, such as hard-standing areas and drainage, prior to the commencement of the steel erection, has been key in keeping the Doncaster …
Top marks for steel
Following the principles set out in its own design guide for schools, Kier Construction is utilising a steel-framed solution for its latest educational project …
Steel maximises office floorplates
The use of structural steelwork has created the desired industrial-looking interior and long spans for the commercial element of the St Pancras Campus …
Portal frames logistics expansion
The South of England’s stock of first-class logistics space is set to get a significant boost when G-Park Basingstoke completes early next year. FACT …
Benefits of Steel Decking
Although most designers are familiar with composite construction, it is worth a reminder of the benefits that can be achieved and how design choices can have …
New and revised codes and standards, from BSI Updates July and August 2023
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 13920:2023Welding. General tolerances for welded constructions. Dimensions for lengths and angles, shape and positionsupersedes BS …
AD 512: Eurocode requirements for wind bracing connections
AD 509 reminded designers that according to BS 5950, preloaded assemblies are not required when reversal is solely due to wind loading. The AD recommended that …
