Projects and Features
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 …
On the waterfront
Liverpool is gearing up to become European City of Culture 2008 with the construction of an impressive new arena and convention centre. Martin Cooper reports. …
Steel puts the glitter in Golden Square
An innovative solution to extending a shopping centre in Warrington could be the model for similar city centre developments in the future, as Margo Cole …
Steel addition for listed buildings
Two Grade II listed buildings are being restored, with a new steel-framed structure inside to provide a new stylish office block for central London. Martin …
Corus on the Advance
Corus was the first steelmaker in the world to gain approval to CE mark its structural sections and plates to meet the EU directive on Construction Products …
