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Towering success
The sixth and final phase of the Broadgate redevelopment involves the use of structural steelwork to construct twin office towers, rising to 21 and 38 floors …
Know your boundaries
The design for an industrial/warehouse scheme in Beckton, east London is the first project to incorporate a new fire engineered boundary wall specification …
Waste solution
Rising up on the south bank of the River Thames, structural steelwork is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of the UK’s largest energy from …
Historic bridge inspires school design
Built to low energy use principles, the new South West Fife High School takes some of its steel-framed design from the nearby Forth Bridge. FACT FILESouth West …
Bigger and better
The UK’s first distribution park is continuing to expand as logistics developer GLP is constructing its largest speculative unit to date. FACT FILEMagna Park …
Leading the charge in a transforming industry
The past year has presented undeniable challenges for the construction sector, but Barrett Steel says it refuses to stand still in an ever-changing industry. …
Sustainable offices set for Holborn Viaduct
One of a number of steel-framed commercial schemes currently underway in central London, a 14-storey office development on Holborn Viaduct is quickly taking …
Herne Bay to get ‘Very Good’ leisure centre
Work is underway on a new David Lloyd Club at Herne Bay in Kent. Set to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, the club will feature four swimming pools, a …
Logistics boost for south east London
Commercial property developer Stoford and Axel Logistics have begun construction of a new urban warehousing development in south east London. Located on a …
Work starts on Ballycastle leisure centre
Causeway Coast and Glen Borough Council has appointed Graham as main contractor for its new leisure centre in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. The £16.4 million …
