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News in Brief: April 2018
Trimble has introduced three new versions of its software for structural engineering, fabrication and construction teams: Tekla Structures 2018, Tekla …
Manufacturing trainees join British Steel
More than 150 manufacturing trainees have joined British Steel in the last year and the company is now looking for a further 60. Trained to perform roles …
Steel delivering new Highlands distillery
Located 30 miles north of Inverness in the Averon Valley, the £15M Ardross Distillery is taking shape with the aid of steel construction. The scheme includes …
Stage set for Hull Venue opening
Hull Venue, a £36M state-of-the-art music and events complex with a capacity of 3,500 people is nearing completion and will host its first live acts later …
Panels offer student accommodation solution
Offering 180 students accommodation, a new campus building for the University of Leeds has been completed on time with the aid of Kingspan Steel Building …
Supermarket to anchor redevelopment of former prison
Fast-growing UK supermarket group Lidl has been announced as the retail anchor for the redevelopment of Northallerton’s former prison. The popular brand will …
Profits increase at Billington
Billington Holdings has announced a pre-tax profit increase of 15.8% to £4.4M in the year to the end of December, up from £3.8M in 2016, supported by strong …
Latest metal floor deck launched into UK market
Structural Metal Decks (SMD) says that it has followed up on its 2016 launch of roof deck profiles with a new floor deck product for the UK market. The company …
New Contractor sought for major Durham scheme
Durham County Council has agreed an application allowing for the creation of a brand-new living, working and leisure destination in the heart of the city. The …
Happy Birthday, SSDA
The Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) is 50 years old this year and in this issue of NSC we start a new series to mark that achievement with a look at some …