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Table top construction
A new world class arena in Dublin’s Docklands is being constructed from the shell of a former train shed. Martin Cooper reports on a project which has …
Fast cores aid on-site craneage
A faster construction programme and an extremely tight site meant a number of innovative solutions were called for on a prestigious central London project. The …
Adapting to a changing market place
In the second article in our Steel Supply Chain series, NSC examines the role of light gauge and floor decking manufacturers and the crucial part they play in …
Education leads the way
A new steel framed college campus lies at the heart of a multi-million pound regeneration of Walsall, a scheme set to transform the West Midlands borough. The …
SSDA 2008 – Unilever House, London
A new eight-storey steel framed headquarters was constructed for Unilever within a retained Grade II listed façade built in 1931. Approximately 2,000t of …
SSDA 2008 – National Tennis Centre, Roehampton
Comprising six indoor and 16 outdoor tennis courts, the National Tennis Centre provides a world class facility for players and coaches. In 2002 the Lawn …
SSDA 2008 – Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport
Terminal 5 will handle approximately 30 million passengers per annum and makes a significant statement on the world travel scene. The design of Heathrow …
SSDA 2008 – The O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Situated inside the original Millennium Dome, the 02 Arena has been designed to be the most technically and acoustically advanced concert arena in Europe. …
Structural Steel Design Awards 2008
Introduction by David W. Lazenby CBE – Chairman of the Judges Since the Structural Steel Design Awards were initiated 40 years ago by Dr Finniston many …
River Cam gets first crossing since 1971
A new £3M bridge for cyclists and pedestrians over the River Cam is the first new river crossing in Cambridge since 1971 and provides a much-needed link …
