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British Steel in Bahrain
by D. K. Doran, BSc(Eng), DIC, MICE, Manager, Structural Design Department, George Wimpey & Co. Ltd The foundation stone for Isa new town was laid in …
SSDA shortlist highlights steelwork’s appeal
The shortlist for the 51st Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Trimble …
Steelwork contractor named for major Glasgow commercial development
Following on from its previous success on phase 1 of Bothwell Exchange, BHC has been appointed as the structural steelwork contractor for phase 2 of the …
Installation begins for Cornish castle link
Spanning approximately 70m, a new steel footbridge that will link Tintagel Castle with the Cornish mainland is beginning to take shape. The castle’s remote …
BCSA President lauds steelwork’s efficiency and adaptability
Speaking at the British Constructional Steelwork Association’s (BCSA) 42nd National Dinner, sponsored by William Hare, BCSA President Tim Outteridge …
Eden Project plans to go north
Plans have been submitted to Lancaster City Council for an £85M Eden Project to be built on Morecambe Bay. It is proposed that the destination will combine …
Engineers streamline HS2 station roof design
Lead engineers on HS2’s Old Oak Common station, WSP, have revealed a 27% reduction in the structural steel needed for the station roof at the west London …
Ground broken on Milton Keynes engine design centre
A ground-breaking ceremony has heralded the start of construction for automotive manufacturer Integral Powertrain’s new and purpose-built steel-framed …
Frame erection begins on £500M south coast power station
Working on behalf of Morgan Sindall, Elland Steel Structures has begun the erection of 1,250t of structural steelwork for the IFA (Interconnexion France …
Steel complete for Wolverhampton station phase one
The steel frame for phase one of Wolverhampton’s new railway station building has been completed. Working on behalf of Galliford Try, Adstone Construction …
