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Guide to thermal mass published
A new guide explaining how to make the best use of thermal mass in order to reduce operational energy use in non-domestic buildings has been published by Tata …
Aldgate rising
A steel solution has allowed the construction of an 18-storey commercial development to be built on top of an existing raft foundation originally designed to …
News in Brief: Jan 2014
Mark Jones, Managing Director of FICEP UK, said: “In all my many years of experience in this industry, I have never known tougher times over the last three …
Bridge pivots into action
Shoreham has a new river crossing, a pivoting steel structure that will keep foot, cycle and waterborne traffic moving. Local journeys by pedestrians and …
Research centre chooses steel
Long spans and the ease of internal reconfiguration over the life of the building were key reasons for choosing a steel solution for a research facility in …
Bridge lift ensures road improvement
A significant new steel bridge was lifted into place at the B1106 junction as part of the Highways Agency’s £105M A11 dualling and improvement scheme near …
Science park provides economic boost
A flexible and cost-effective steel framed building forms the first phase of a large regeneration scheme at a former military base in Northern Ireland. A …
Paper mill expands with steel
Townsend Hook Paper Mill near Maidstone in Kent is currently undergoing a large scale upgrading programme which involves the construction of a 162m long steel …
Safety first for Scottish bridges
Two bridge projects in Scotland highlight the safety performance and ease of installation of the Tata Steel vehicle restraint systems. Thousands of miles of …
Seven up for seafront campus
Being built to complement Swansea University’s existing facilities, Bay Campus is a 65 acre development that includes a library and lecture theatres, as well …
