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Steel construction gets the red carpet
One of Europe’s largest retained façades is being incorporated into a new steel-framed mixed-use development on London’s famous Leicester Square. Martin …
Cantilevering London Wall
Transfer structures supporting cantilevers abound on this City of London commercial development, reports Martin Cooper. London Wall Place will be a new …
Hybrid modular systems using a steel-framed podium
Mark Lawson of the SCI discusses some of the recent research and developments in modular construction. Modular construction has established itself in the UK …
AD 393: Minimum requirements for column splices in accordance with Eurocodes.
Clause 6.2.7.1(14) of BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 specifies minimum requirements for component in bearing type splices. The Standard specifies splice material to be …
New and revised codes & standards – November & December 2015
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 9934-1: 2015 Non destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles. Supersedes BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 BS EN ISO …
Steel framed domestic dwellings
One of the most important social problems facing this country at the present time is the acute shortage of living accommodation. The problem is so urgent and …
New steel bridge design guides available from SCI
The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) has published two new steel bridge design publications that are now available at: …
East Ridings’ largest regeneration scheme opens
The first phase of the Flemingate mixed-use scheme in Beverley has opened its doors to shoppers. Described as the largest development in the town since the …
Plans for London mega tower revealed
A planned steel-framed skyscraper that could become London’s second tallest building, overshadowing the adjacent Gherkin and matching The Shard in height, …
Design guidance tradition strengthened
At the start of last year the steel construction sector was confidently reporting to clients that there was plenty of capacity in the sector to ensure that …