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Edinburgh University’s wave and tidal test facility framed in steel
The new state-of-the-art wave and current test facility being built by Graham Construction at the University of Edinburgh has reached a milestone as the outer …
Making the difference
Tata Steel has reorganised its sales and marketing organisation with the previous product led approach being replaced by sector focused teams. Sales and …
New steel site is class-leader
The new steel sector website – www.steelconstruction.info – is fulfilling its promise of being the first stop for architects and engineers looking for …
Terminal checks in with steel
Steel construction has come to the fore, above and below ground, during the building of a satellite pier at Heathrow Airport. Martin Cooper reports. The …
Balancing Act
A steel frame has proven to be the right choice for a commercial project being constructed above an array of London Underground assets. Martin Cooper reports …
On track for redevelopment
One of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects is under way at Reading station. Reliant on steel construction, the work includes time saving modular offsite …
Furnace ready for blast off
Modular off line construction of large steel components is playing a central role in Tata Steel’s multi million pound project at Port Talbot to rebuild a …
Partial factors – obscure objects of desire?
In a two part article, Alastair Hughes, formerly of the SCI, delves into the UK’s structural safety culture, remarks on an uncharacteristic permissiveness …
Codes and Standards: From BSI Updates September 2012
UPDATED BRITISH STANDARDS PD 6695-2:2008+A1:2012 Recommendations for the design of bridges to BS EN 1993 AMENDMENT 1 PD6696-2:2007+A1:2012 Background paper to …
