Projects and Features
A steel man for the times
There are not many who have played a more central role in the development of the use of steel in construction over the past 30 years or so than outgoing …
Steel earns its spurs
Construction work on a new training centre for Tottenham Hotspur recently reached a programme landmark. Training facilities for all top professional sports …
Steel pays dividends
Structural steelwork is playing a leading role in the construction of The Co-operative Group’s new eye-catching headquarters in Manchester. Martin Cooper …
Harbour bridge floated into place
Poole Harbour’s new and iconic second crossing will open to traffic next year. Martin Cooper reports on the complex erection process required to construct …
A steel framed jewellery box
One of the most ambitious heritage projects in recent times is underway at Portsmouth Dockyard. Martin Cooper reports on the construction of the finely crafted …
Restoring a vital rail link
The historic Arnside Viaduct has reopened to regular rail services after having its entire 476m-long deck replaced with new steel spans. After a 16 week …
Paper mill rolls out steel structures
One of the UK’s most advanced recycled paper mills is taking shape on the outskirts of Manchester, a project which is reliant on its many steel framed …
Sustainability draws on crystalline design
A complex steel framed structure consisting of two interlocking triangular forms with multiple facets will house a centre devoted to showcasing sustainability. …
Heart of glass and steel
A bespoke steel and glass atrium forms the central hub of a recently completed school in Harlow. NSC reports. This month the new Passmores School and …
Feature trusses form sporting mecca
Steelwork has played an integral role in the construction of one of the most important venues to be used during the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The …
