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Plans revealed for landmark whisky distillery
Located 30 miles west of Glasgow, the Ardgowan Distillery has unveiled plans for its landmark whisky distillery and visitor centre. The project’s design is …
New and revised codes and standards: from BSI Updates November and December 2021
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN 508-1:2021Roofing and cladding products from metal sheet. Specification for self-supporting products of steel, aluminium or stainless …
Wind actions on single storey buildings
David Brown of the SCI comments on some of the issues frequently raised when determining the loading on this common form of
AD 475: Buckling of cruciform columns
In order to retain the accurate formatting of the equations in this technical paper, this article is available as a pdf download only. Click here to download …
Offshore quarters
Conditions are tough on an oil-drilling rig. The work is arduous and the weather can be foul. Off-duty the crew therefore need comfortable quarters. That these …
Confidence returns to London office market
According to the latest London Office Crane Survey by Deloitte, the capital’s commercial office market is experiencing a significant upturn in confidence as …
New studios give Liverpool film and TV production boost
The completion of two steel-framed studios in Liverpool are set to provide a significant boost to the local economy and the city’s ambition to become the …
Contract awarded for River Clyde crossing
Glasgow City Council has awarded Northern Ireland-based contractor Farrans the contract to build a new steel pedestrian/cycle bridge across the River Clyde. …
Tata Steel increases weathering steel availability
Responding to the increased demand for weathering steel hollow sections for use in small-to-medium sized projects, Tata Steel has launched its Enhanced …
Steel-framed Dyson innovation centre opens to pupils
Located in Holt, Norfolk, Gresham’s School has opened its new Dyson Building, a centre for science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. Funded by the …
