Projects and Features
MERIT: New Riverside Stand at Fulham FC
A new stand at one of the country’s oldest continuously used football grounds has created a 21st century facility and was constructed while the club carried …
SSDA 2023 National Finalists
Farringdon Crossrail Station, East & West Ticket Halls FACT FILEArchitect: AedasStructural engineer: AECOMSteelwork contractor: Bourne Group LtdMain …
Better can sometimes be worse – the dangers of over-strength
As engineers we are always concerned with strength – do we have enough resistance to cope with ultimate (ULS) levels of load? We then consider stiffness – …
Steel spans speculative warehouse
Undertaking preliminary works, such as hard-standing areas and drainage, prior to the commencement of the steel erection, has been key in keeping the Doncaster …
Top marks for steel
Following the principles set out in its own design guide for schools, Kier Construction is utilising a steel-framed solution for its latest educational project …
Steel maximises office floorplates
The use of structural steelwork has created the desired industrial-looking interior and long spans for the commercial element of the St Pancras Campus …
Portal frames logistics expansion
The South of England’s stock of first-class logistics space is set to get a significant boost when G-Park Basingstoke completes early next year. FACT …
Benefits of Steel Decking
Although most designers are familiar with composite construction, it is worth a reminder of the benefits that can be achieved and how design choices can have …
SSDA Shortlist 2023
The shortlist for the 55th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by BCSA and Steel for Life, has been announced. The Awards have again seen …
From drawing board to Main Board
Spreading the message about the high level of design and engineering capability provided by steelwork contractors will be a key driver of new BCSA President …
