Projects and Features
Steel takes the honours
Three new steel-framed buildings form the initial stage of the University of Reading’s on-going redevelopment programme. Martin Cooper goes on campus. This …
New source for health and safety help
BCSA has launched a new subsidiary company designed to help members cope with growing health and safety regulatory requirements. A national network of advisers …
High speed construction
A new state-of-the-art office block in Leeds has demonstrated the speed, flexibility and ease of steel construction. Clarence Dock, in the centre of Leeds, is …
Overground underground
Among some prestigious and highly visible steelwork at Heathrow Terminal 5, one contractor has completed some equally important steelwork below the surface, on …
Making it work for you: NEC3 the engineering and construction subcontract
The NEC3 subcontract form is potentially a very effective tool for securing successful projects, says Marion Rich, Legal and Contractual Affairs Director of …
Town centre transformed with steelwork
So successfully was steel used for the redevelopment of Workington town centre, the contract was extended to include an adjacent multi-storey car park. The …
Cairnhill cracks the egg
The new council headquarters extension at Paisley incorporates an unusual and complex egg-shaped steel debating chamber. Constructing extensions to existing …
Steel delivers flexibility to Derby shops
A 1970s complex is being expanded with a new steel framed extension to create one of the East Midlands’ largest shopping centres. Martin Cooper takes a …
Steel on track
The Lee Valley Athletics Centre is a state-of-the-art facility boasting both indoor and outdoor tracks. Martin Cooper reports on steel’s integral role. East …
Sustainability matters
A new distribution warehouse near Heathrow Airport has fully demonstrated the sustainability of steel. Sustainability is increasingly important in all aspects …
