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Gemini announces a new era
Machinery manufacturer FICEP said its recently launched Gemini 254 PG is the world’s most advanced multi-function system for profile cutting, drilling, …
News in Brief: January 2010
Leighs Paints has announced changes to the loadings of all of its cellulosic range of intumescent coatings which now incorporate multi temperature assessments …
Metrolink depot takes shape with steel
Construction work on a new second depot for Manchester’s Metrolink is continuing apace, with some of the tracks and the main frame of the workshop already in …
Success for steel projects at Structural Awards
The Infinity Footbridge which spans the River Tees at Stockton scooped the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence, as well as winning the Award …
BCSA Membership pre qualifies for Health & Safety
The proliferation of health and safety pre-qualification questionnaires has placed increasing burdens on small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to repeatedly …
Port Eglinton Viaduct on the move
The largest of four steel structures on Glasgow’s M74 Completion project has begun to be erected by steelwork contractor Cleveland Bridge. Known as the Port …
Europe’s tallest building rising fast
The Shard development, Europe’s tallest and first major mixed-use building has reached the point where its steel skeleton is appearing over the top of London …
Construction Act amendments become law
On 12 November last year amendments to the ‘Construction Act’ became law as Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act. …
Raising the roof for the Olympics
Construction work on London’s 2012 Olympic site is firmly on track with the main venues already becoming landmarks on the east London skyline. One of the …
Kaltenbach acquires Dutch shotblasting and painting firm
Machinery manufacturer Kaltenbach has acquired through an asset deal, the production facility and brand of Gietart, the shotblasting and painting systems …
