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AD 401a: Appropriate anchorage of parallel decking (Revised)
Where profiled steel decking is parallel to the supporting beam, BS EN 1994-1-1 (incorporating corrigenda April 2009: 2004) allows the shear resistance of a …
Wholesale and retail markets use steelwork
The City of Leeds has long recognised the need for modern facilities to handle the collection and wholesale distribution of fish, fruit and vegetables and in …
Severfield bridge lift completed on Ordsall Chord
Weighing more than 600t, what is said to be the UK’s first asymmetric network arch bridge was successfully lifted into place last month by two of the largest …
Galvanized solution for Yorkshire waste project
Scottish Galvanizers [part of the Wedge Group] is currently hot-dip-galvanizing around 2,500t of steel, for steelwork contractor BHC, which will be used at the …
First City tower to complete in 2017
One Angel Court, a prestigious 24-storey prime office building in the heart of London’s financial district, next to the Bank of England, is said to be the …
Steel on patrol near Sellafield
Work is progressing on schedule for a bespoke steel-framed training complex for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) near Sellafield. Charged with protecting …
Redhill retail scheme progressing on schedule
The Warwick Quadrant scheme in Redhill, Surrey is progressing on schedule and will be completed by the end of the year. Working on behalf of main contractor RG …
Council awards design contract for River Clyde bridge
Glasgow City Council has appointed global engineering consultancy CH2M Hill to undertake the design of a new bridge across the River Clyde between Govan and …
Aluminum foundry relies on steel
An important foundry that will produce components for the UK’s car manufacturing industry is being erected by Caunton Engineering. The aluminum casting …
Contractor appointed for Chichester hospice
Kier has been appointed as main contractor for the new £15.5M steel-framed St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Bosham, Chichester. The hospice will provide modern …
