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SSDA 2007 – Sheppey Crossing, Isle of Sheppey
The construction team of this unobtrusive road bridge successfully dealt with some extremely challenging conditions. The Sheppey Crossing has provided the …
SSDA 2007 – Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow
This elegant bridge will aid development of a fast growing area of Glasgow. The judges say this eye-catching structure is thoroughly professional, meets the …
SSDA 2007 – Newport City Footbridge
Linking two banks of the River Usk, this landmark footbridge symbolises the site’s earlier trading heritage. The footbridge over the River Usk at Newport is …
Structural Steel Design Awards 2007
Introduction by David W. Lazenby CBE – Chairman of the Judges Yet again the SSDA scheme has come up trumps, with a marvellous set of short-listed structures. …
Showground enlargement takes shape
A £7.8M development programme set to transform and enlarge the East of England Showground in Peterborough, is progressing on schedule for a November 2007 …
Brace for architectural feature
Following the success of its FLI Brace product, Francis Lewis International (FLI) plans to launch a new range of FLI truss products incorporating the brace. …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: May 2007
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
New headquarters for consumer giant
Working for main contractor Bowmer & Kirkland, Caunton Engineering is currently erecting 1,200t of structural steelwork for a new four-storey headquarters …
Vital link on River Lea walkway opened
Linking two previously unconnected parts of the 1.2km-long River Lea walkway in Enfield, north London, the Mossops Creek footbridge was officially opened in …
Cold formed products to be CE marked
The CE Marking of all cold formed products will be covered by the forthcoming harmonised standard EN 1090-1, which is likely to take effect at the end of year. …
