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City of London’s tallest tower gets the green light
The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved proposals for what will become the City’s tallest tower. Planned to be …
Scottish steel contractor invests in Ficep multi-purpose system
Cairnhill Structures has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of its third Ficep Gemini HD system. Part of the Watson Towers group, …
Norfolk-based steelwork contractor welcomes local MP
Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland and Fakenham, recently visited British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) member, TSI Structures. Based in Mr …
Six-storey self-storage facility set for Staples Corner
Glencar will build Big Yellow Self Storage’s new six-storey facility at Staples Corner in north west London. The contractor’s appointment includes the …
Joint venture set to build £1bn of logistic schemes
Developer Henry Boot Development (HBD) has formed a joint venture (JV) with Feldberg Capital that aims to build £1bn of high-quality logistics schemes across …
West Midlands steel sector meets to address industry challenges
Four leading British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) members from the West Midlands recently met up to discuss pressing industry challenges and …
Steel completes on sustainable City commercial scheme
The final steel beam for 2 Aldermanbury Square’s main frame has been lifted into place. Working on behalf of main contractor Lendlease and client Great …
Irish school rebuilding programme advances with steel
One of a large tranche of school rebuilding projects underway in Northern Ireland, the steel frame for the Strangford Integrated College is quickly taking …
City of London planners approve Gracechurch Street office block
The City of London Corporation has approved a 36-storey commercial development at 60 Gracechurch Street, touted as one of the most sustainable and first of a …
Forecasts suggest better times ahead underpinned by steel
It’s that time of year again when editors feel obliged to consider the prospects for the months ahead, but in a world where uncertainty seems to increase …