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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 …
Bouygues to build Swansea carbon-zero office scheme
Bouygues UK has signed the contract with Swansea Council to build the city centre’s new high-tech, carbon-zero office development that will provide space …
Another City of London tower gets approval
The City of London Corporation has approved plans for a 24-storey office-led development on Houndsditch, the seventh tall building to be approved this year. …
Victoria Nova scheme expands with steel
Steelwork erection is progressing on the n2 building, which represents phase two of the Nova development adjacent to London Victoria railway station. The …
New sheds award for Midlands rail freight terminal
VolkerFitzpatrick has been selected by Prologis to design and build two new production units at its Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) site. …
