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40 Years Ago: GEAI, Rouen
Taken from Building with Steel, 1969 France has sought to solve its desperate housing problems by making use of prefabricated structures. For this purpose, …
Making a splash with steel
Steelwork’s aesthetic appeal has come to the fore in the design of a new swimming pool and library complex in Bromley. Work has commenced on a new swimming …
Purpose built green warehouse
Due for completion in early 2010, Tesco’s huge Teesport distribution centre represents a massive investment which will create hundreds of jobs as well as …
Tigers stand converted
A new grandstand at Leicester Tigers’ ground is nearing completion after the majority of construction work was carried out during a busy rugby season. Martin …
Lighting up a city centre
A large multi-use development known as Riverlights is expected to usher in a new era of prosperity for Derby city centre. Many former industrial towns and …
New college is lesson in design
A confined site and a protected copse were just two of the challenges overcome and then incorporated into the design of a new college in Crewe. South Cheshire …
New Landmark for historic site
Offering views of the nearby racecourse and the River Dee, the Head-Quarters in Chester is a steel-framed structure comprising hotel, offices and residential …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
June 2009 will see the first publication by the steel sector of Eurocode worked examples that include the influence of the UK National Annexes. Examples have …
Bridge to bring peace to Irish city
Designs for a new £13M foot/cycle bridge across the River Foyle in Londonderry have been unveiled. To be known as the Peace Bridge, the structure is a curved …
Transformation of university campus
The University of Leeds is transforming its campus by investing more than £300M in a host of new state of the art educational research, residential and …
