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54-storey City office tower gets the green light
The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved plans for a 54-storey office tower on the doorstep of Liverpool Street …
New Steel Construction Technical Digest now available online
New Steel Construction’s (NSC) ninth Technical Digest, which brings together a year’s worth of technical guidance, is now available for download at: …
Contractor appointed for Port Talbot electric arc furnace
Tata Steel has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) as the main works contractor to support the company’s £1.25 billion investment in low CO2 ‘green’ …
Steel-framed Bedford school completes ahead of schedule
Students and staff are now making full use of Bedford Greenacre Independent School’s new premises, which were completed three months ahead of schedule. …
Midlands steel firm invests in refurbished training academy
Nottingham-based steelwork contractor Caunton Engineering has enhanced its training academy as part of a range of activities marking last month’s …
Work starts on South Bank ITV studios redevelopment
Initial demolition work has begun on the redevelopment of the former ITV studios on London’s South Bank. Set to complete in 2029, the commercially-led …
Work set to start on new River Trent pedestrian bridge
Construction of the first bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham, since 1958, is set to begin in the coming months. Nottingham City Council has appointed …
Steel rises for Epping Leisure Centre
Due to open by the end of the year, the steel frame for the new Epping Leisure Centre is nearing completion. Working on behalf of main contractor Pellikaan …
BCSA CEO takes on fundraising challenge
In order to raise money for Phab, a charity that inspires and supports disabled and non-disabled children, young people and adults, through a network of 130 …
Appointment made for Milton Keynes distribution park
GMI Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver high-specification warehouse units totalling over 16,258m2 at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes. Working …
