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Town centre revamp
The centre of Farnborough is undergoing a much needed make-over with the construction of new shops, a hotel and leisure facilities. NSC reports on how steel is …
The case for steel – The market votes for steel
The competitive gap between steel and concrete frames is widening, according to the latest independently produced Cost Comparison study. Steel retains its …
The case for steel – Facts
The case for using steel as a construction material in the UK is overwhelmingly strong. Steel dominates the market as a building framing solution and for …
The case for steel – Introduction
Over the past year NSC has carried articles detailing the main benefits for designing and building in steel in the Case for Steel series. Over the next few …
Curtain rises on steel classic
Changing the design of Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn from a concrete frame to steel frame resulted in a number of benefits, such as speed of construction and …
Retail efficiency
The redevelopment of B&Q’s main headquarters has begun with the erection of a large office, laboratory and car park structure. For maximum efficiency and …
Lift-off for feature roof
The Aquatics Centre is one of the centrepieces of London’s Olympic Park. Martin Cooper reports on the erection of its elegantly sweeping and curving roof …
Epsom grandstand ready for Derby Festival
Ahead of this year’s Derby on 6 June, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall has officially opened the new grandstand at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Named …
Slim floor solutions with enhanced version of SIDS
Corus has announced the launch of a new and enhanced version of the SIDS software which has been developed by SCI. Offering a number of improvements over the …
Centre court roof set for debut
This year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championship will be the first to play undercover – if it rains – as a new retractable roof over the Centre Court …
