Projects and Features
New technology promises productivity boost
Nick Barrett had a chance to view the latest in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment when he visited Kaltenbach’s International Partners in Steel event in …
Up and running at Aintree
A stunning steel-framed twin grandstand, the centrepiece of a two-year redevelopment scheme, was officially opened for last month’s world famous …
Quick treatment for new hospital
A tight construction programme and the need to minimise disruption to the local community led to the decision to use steel for a new hospital in Glasgow. …
Steel and Sustainability
Sustainability has become a key driver for companies and organisations of all types in the past few years. Steel has always had strong sustainability …
Steel solutions for academia
An innovative hanging floor arrangement and modular cores, all behind a retained façade, have all helped to keep a major London academic project to schedule. …
Quick connections to city tower
One of Manchester’s largest ever city centre developments is benefiting from a steelwork contractor’s rationalised supply and forward planning. Once …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
Before you can design… You need the Eurocodes for loading and for material resistance. Each part of every Eurocode has a National Annex, unique to the …
Weathering steel links to ease congested junction
More than 4,000t of weathering steel will be used for the construction of four new bridges on the busy A2/A282 junction in north Kent, representing one of the …
SCI leads the debate
Sustainability and off-site steel construction were at the forefront of debate at the recent Futurebuild and Ecobuild events. Held at London Earl’s Court …
All the right credentials
A new sustainability driven factory is relying on steelwork to provide its required long spans and quick construction time. A brownfield site in Ferrybridge, …
