Projects and Features
Steel cure for hospital
The East Wing building at St Thomas’ Hospital has historically been blighted by water ingress. In order to remedy the situation the structure is being reclad …
Hangar cleared for take off
The installation of a 100m long steel truss has helped enlarge an existing hangar at Bournemouth Airport, allowing the structure to house larger aircraft. In …
Steel scores at rugby stadium upgrade
Three new stands have been added to Belfast’s Ravenhill rugby ground during a phased construction programme that allowed the stadium to remain open. …
No drama for new steel trusses
An existing steel framed structure has been incorporated into a drama production hub with a series of new transfer trusses replacing internal columns to create …
Regeneration in the frame
A steel framed academy and leisure centre form part of the ongoing regeneration of a once prominent steel making town. Consett has a long and illustrious …
Reach for the sky
Heron Tower, the City of London’s tallest building has been widely praised for its emphasis on quality and sustainability. Martin Cooper revisits another …
Economic design drives commercial scheme
A new UK headquarters for a European banking organisation is quickly taking shape with the aid of a steel frame. Martin Cooper reports from Pancras Square. One …
Paper making gets a boost
One of Kent’s oldest industries is expanding with the aid of a new steel framed manufacturing hall. Kent’s Medway Valley has a long tradition of paper …
A bridge to the future
Providing Elgin with an iconic steel structure, the new Pansport Bridge is also part of an important flood alleviation scheme. Pansport Bridge, Elgin Main …
Steel heads campus examination
Fast lightweight construction is the order of the day for a new college project in the Highlands. Martin Cooper reports from the initial project for the …
