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Adjustable lifting point from Lindapter
A new off-the-shelf Adjustable Lifting Point (ALP) from Lindapter is said to be suitable for rigging and lifting up to three metric tonnes at an angle +/- …
Tekla launches new version of Tedds for structural engineers
A new and updated version of Tedds, the software for automating repetitive civil and structural calculations for engineers, has been launched by Tekla. Tedds …
New Water Chute at Southend’s Kursaal
A landmark familiar to several generations of visitors seeking pleasure at the famous Kursaal Amusement Park, Southend-on-Sea, was the huge water chute which …
London’s Olympic legacy
Nearly three years ago London hosted one of the most successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in modern times, but what has happened to those iconic venues? NSC …
An education in steel
A design change has resulted in Rhyl New School being constructed with structural steelwork, resulting in a more cost-effective programme. Work is progressing …
Retail development checks out with steel
Steelwork’s speed of construction has played a significant role in the building of a new retail park in Rugby, scheduled to open in September less than one …
Fuel efficiency
Steelwork’s flexibility and economy of design are major pluses when building an energy centre around multiple equipment installations. Finding cleaner and …
Steel joins the diplomatic corps
London’s south bank is a hive of construction activity and one of the most prestigious projects is the new steel-framed US Embassy. After more than 50 years …
Bridge solutions for new railway
The UK’s newest railway is gearing up for service as steel bridges play their part in this groundbreaking project. Due to open in September, the construction …
Best practice for light steel framing
Andrew Way of the Steel Construction Institute discusses some of the best practice issues to be considered for the design and construction of light steel frame …
