Projects and Features
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 …
Kent’s largest distribution centre
A host of sustainable features have been included in the construction of two large distribution warehouses for a major supermarket chain in north Kent. More …
Steel provides architect’s vision
Cost, efficiency as well as a number of challenges associated with existing foundations were all overcome with the use of a steel frame on a new commercial …
Putting a step into education
Locality and making the best use of existing topography influenced the design of a new BSF college in Bideford. Martin Cooper reports from the north coast of …
A slice of the action for steel
A steel framed solution was the answer for a new production and office building for Domino’s Pizza, where 60m long internal spans were a requirement. The …
University challenge
Forming part of a new campus extension, a three storey steel structure, dubbed the ziggurat, has been inserted inside a former aircraft hangar. Martin Cooper …
More for prestigious south bank development
Steel construction has played an integral role in the development of More London on the capital’s south bank. Martin Cooper reports from Plot 7, the last …
Introducing Target Zero
The BCSA and Corus have announced a major initiative to help make zero carbon buildings a reality. The £1M ‘Target Zero’ project will provide designers …
