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Museum displays steel frame
Described as one of the world’s most significant cultural projects, the Victoria and Albert Museum is currently constructing two new sites in east London as …
Steel leads Baltic revival
Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle is continuing to expand with the construction of a prestigious residential scheme consisting of five steel-framed
Supply chain leader
During a challenging period, Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest steel stockholder, has continued to invest in supporting the steel construction
New office neighbourhood for east London’s Stratford
Lendlease and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have expressed a vote of confidence in the London office market through the establishment …
Contractor named for Sunderland gigafactory
The Wates Group and Turner & Townsend have been appointed by Envision AESC to lead the design and project manage the build of …
Bristol office scheme approved by city planners
Developer MEPC has been given the go-ahead to build three new office blocks around a ruined church at the edge of Castle Park in Bristol. The development will …
Contract awarded for power tool warehouse
Midas Construction has been appointed to build a new warehouse and headquarters for leading power tools company STIHL. The project will see the creation of a …
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
