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New and revised codes & standards: from BSI Updates September 2018
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN 1563:2018 Founding. Spheroidal graphite cast irons. Supersedes BS EN 1563:2011 BS EN 14399-7:2018 High-strength structural bolting …
Steelwork rises on Broadgate redevelopment
Work is progressing on the 100 Liverpool Street project which forms part of the wider Broadgate redevelopment scheme in the City of London. The project will …
First students welcomed to steel-framed Coventry city centre accommodation
Coventry City Council, main contractor Winvic Construction and luxury accommodation providers CODE Student Accommodation have officially marked the completion …
Metal decking app launched by SMD
Structural Metal Decks (SMD) has developed a new mobile phone app for architects, designers and engineers. Called SMD Elements® Span Check, the …
Schools programme kicks off in Rugby
BAM Construction has commenced work on two new schools in Rugby, Warwickshire. The work comprises Rugby Free Secondary School and Quest Academy, a special …
Contractor chosen for Northumberland leisure scheme
Kier has been chosen by Northumberland County Council to deliver a £42M leisure and learning destination space in Ponteland. The 100,000m² plot is situated …
Winners announced at fiftieth SSDA Awards
Six projects were Award winners at this year’s Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) held last night at the Banqueting House, Whitehall in London. The six …
Steel milestone reached at Rochdale town centre
Rochdale’s Riverside development has reached a significant milestone as the steel frame for the project’s centerpiece cinema block has been completed. …
Galvanizing success at Glasgow Airport
Scottish Galvanizers (part of the Wedge Group) has helped to lay the foundations for the growth of one of Britain’s busiest airports. The plant was called …
Awards still going strong at 50
The Structural Steel Design Awards reach a notable milestone this year, having showcased for 50 years the best of what the UK steel construction industry can …