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Third Don Crossing gets under way
Work has commenced on the £14.3M Third Don Crossing in Aberdeen. Designed to relieve congestion on the two existing river crossings, the 90m span bridge will …
Big trusses create Mersey expo centre
A grillage of long trusses has been installed to create the column free spaces for the three halls of the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Martin Cooper reports. …
Tata Steel proves ‘Very Good’ responsible sourcing
Tata Steel’s UK manufactured products have achieved BES 6001 ‘Very Good’ providing proof that they have been responsibly produced. Construction industry …
Mumbles lifeboat station restored
Newport Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has galvanized 240t of steel as part of the refurbishment and restoration of the 115 year old Mumbles …
News in Brief: October 2014
This year’s annual SCI event will be held on 5 November at the London Transport Museum and is entitled ‘A step change in sustainability’. Topics to be …
Bespoke construction for upmarket site
Situated on the corner of two renowned central London streets, a new retail and office development is set to be a sought after address. Mayfair in central …
Steel ribs span station restoration
The centrepiece of Manchester Victoria station’s restoration and conversion into a regional transportation hub is a curving steel framed roof. Martin Cooper …
Cantilever offices for central Glasgow
A number of high profile schemes are currently under way in Scotland’s largest city including St Vincent Plaza, an efficient building that will provide …
Contractor unveils £5M processing plant
Caunton Engineering has officially unveiled the Cut Shack, a new £5M steel fabrication plant at its Moorgreen facility. The purpose built plant is said to …
Steel scores for stadium upgrade
Steelwork played a central role in allowing Cardiff City’s stadium to remain open throughout the construction of a new upper tier to its Ninian Stand. …
