Projects and Features
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 …
New school is lesson in design
Large internal spans and plenty of exposed steelwork were central to the design of new buildings for a school in south London renowned for its performance and …
Steel tower for steel city
An iconic steel framed commercial development is under construction on a plot overlooking Sheffield’s main arterial gateway. The city of Sheffield seems to …
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 …
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 …
