Projects and Features
Energy efficient warehouse
Steelwork has recently been completed on what is described as the most environmentally-friendly distribution centre in Europe. Atlas Ward Structures has …
Steel is designed for minimum waste
Minimising and where possible eliminating waste from construction operations is a key part of the UK’s sustainability drive. Nick Barrett details why …
Project gains from multi material approach
A new extension to a shopping centre in Windsor has made use of a hot rolled steel frame alongside another light steel four-storey hotel structure, all built …
Complex design checks in at luxury hotel
A new steel framed hotel in Dublin, originally tendered as concrete, is rapidly taking shape in the city centre. Martin Cooper reports on one of the most …
The fortress of steel
Five metre thick internal walls encasing a proton beam and target, and a steel frame incorporating a floor loading of 50t per square metre contributed to an …
Gaining vital work experience 
A scaled down steel-framed version of London’s Swiss Re building was one of the working projects at the recent National Construction College’s …
Adaptable steel shows sustainability benefits
Adaptability, structural efficiency and flexibility are key attributes of constructional steelwork that can be seen in buildings of all types across the …
Rigid frame ensures high-tech distribution
To allow four computer- driven stacking cranes to operate the recently completed Automated Distribution Centre at the Corus Scunthorpe works required a steel …
Bridging the airport link
An eye-catching steel walkway and bridge has recently been erected at Dublin Airport as part of the on-going expansion project. Martin Cooper reports. …
Completing the mountain top challenge
Building a new visitor centre on the summit of Mount Snowdon presented a number of unique challenges, not least how to get all the materials to site. Martin …
