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32-storey Broadgate tower gets go-ahead
British Land has been given the green light by the City of London for its 32-storey tower at 2-3 Finsbury Avenue, which is part of the 1980s built Broadgate …
Investment for Edinburgh energy from waste plant
The UK’s Green Investment Bank [GIB] has invested £28M in a new energy from waste power plant at Millerhill near Edinburgh. The £142M facility will …
Coatings restore historic airship hangar
Paint supplied by Hempel has been used for the restoration of a historic hangar once used to house airships at RAF Cardington in Bedfordshire. The structure is …
Steel awards highlight industry’s expertise
Five projects were Award winners at this year’s Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) held last night at the Museum of London. The five winning projects at …
Steel producer hits key profitability targets
British Steel, the newly-formed steel manufacturer, has announced that it is on track to return to profit for the financial year ending 31 March 2017. The …
Tekla software scoops education award
Trimble’s Tekla Campus structural modelling software scooped an award for education at the RISE Awards 2016, with judges praising Trimble for addressing the …
Steel stockholder secures funding package
Barrett Steel has secured £80M from HSBC as part of a funding package as it aims to grow its turnover to £300M. The Bradford-based business said it will be …
Plans submitted for second phase of huge Salford mixed-use scheme
An Anglo-Chinese joint venture has submitted detailed planning for the multi-million pound second phase of the mixed-use Middlewood Locks development in …
Steel prototype building demonstrates sustainable approach
A steel-framed prototype building, being exhibited as part of the London Design Festival, is demonstrating the viability of a circular sustainable economy …
Steelwork contractor posts strong orders into 2017 amid improving market
Billington Holdings, one of the UK’s leading structural steel and construction safety solutions specialists has announced its strongest ever order book with …
