Projects and Features
Low carbon offices
A hybrid steel and CLT solution, combined with a retained 1950s structure is said to have played a major role in reducing construction related CO2 on a …
Design at elevated temperatures – unrestrained beams
Previous articles on the design of members at elevated temperatures covered restrained beams and columns. This third article in the series by David Brown of …
Towering success
The sixth and final phase of the Broadgate redevelopment involves the use of structural steelwork to construct twin office towers, rising to 21 and 38 floors …
Know your boundaries
The design for an industrial/warehouse scheme in Beckton, east London is the first project to incorporate a new fire engineered boundary wall specification …
Waste solution
Rising up on the south bank of the River Thames, structural steelwork is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of the UK’s largest energy from …
Historic bridge inspires school design
Built to low energy use principles, the new South West Fife High School takes some of its steel-framed design from the nearby Forth Bridge. FACT FILESouth West …
Bigger and better
The UK’s first distribution park is continuing to expand as logistics developer GLP is constructing its largest speculative unit to date. FACT FILEMagna Park …
Leading the charge in a transforming industry
The past year has presented undeniable challenges for the construction sector, but Barrett Steel says it refuses to stand still in an ever-changing industry. …
Carbon reduction
A sustainable design, using steelwork sourced from facilities powered by renewable energy, is delivering a desirable City of London commercial scheme. FACT …
Hub spurs regeneration
Big changes are afoot in Radcliffe, as a town centre redevelopment is underway with a steel-framed Civic Hub that includes a swimming pool and library taking …
