Projects and Features
BBC design show
Exposed architectural steelwork will play a leading role at the new BBC Wales headquarters in Cardiff. Martin Cooper reports. The multi-million pound Central …
Steel and the circular economy
All steel construction products are inherently recyclable but structural steel elements are also inherently reusable. These and many other attributes of …
An introduction to corrosion protection
NSC looks at corrosion protection, outlining the issues which should be considered and the preventative processes adopted to ensure the durability and …
Steel construction with trusses
Richard Henderson of the SCI discusses the use of trusses in
The City’s dramatic addition
Eventually reaching a height of 190m, 52 Lime Street is the City of London’s latest standout commercial development. Martin Cooper reports. Featuring a …
Hot and cold
A swimming pool and an ice rink are being built within one large steel-framed structure in Romford, presenting several challenges. Constructing two large …
Crowning glory for city centre office scheme
Steel construction has provided the flexible column-free spaces required for the latest pre-let commercial scheme in Glasgow. Martin Cooper reports. The …
Offices armed with steel design
A renowned high-tech multinational company is expanding its Cambridge headquarters with the construction of a new office facility. Currently under construction …
Steel in tune for acoustics
Steel-framed boxes within steel-framed boxes are the order of the day for a new music conservatoire under construction in Birmingham. Martin Cooper reports. …
Steel for Life: An introduction to Steel Bending
Curved structural steelwork is an established feature of UK design and construction as it is known to offer a range of benefits, including aesthetic appeal. …
