This month’s featured stories
Efficient spans for excellent hub
A series of individually-designed portal frames has proven to be the most cost-efficient solution for a major Co-op distribution centre. Situated close to the …
Investing in cutting-edge technology
National Tube Stockholders’ most recent investment of over £2M has included the addition of two state-of- the-art tube lasers for profiling up to 610mm …
Shelf angle floor beams in fire
Mark Lawson, Consultant to The Steel Construction Institute, discusses the resistance of unprotected shelf angle floor beams at elevated temperatures. In order …
Award: 52 Lime Street, London
Known as the Scalpel, 52 Lime Street is a dramatic, sleek and geometrical addition to the high-rise City of London landscape. Designed by architects Kohn …
Award: A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme
Two projects on a major £1.5bn road improvement scheme highlight why steel is the ideal material to form long bridges quickly and efficiently. Highways …
Award: Bath Schools of Art and Design
A retained steel frame has been combined with new steel elements to create a modern educational facility. Opened in 1976 as Herman Miller’s primary UK …
Award: Brunel Building, London
Exposed steelwork has created a stand-out commercial building in Paddington named in honour of a famous engineer. Named in honour of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, …
Award: The Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment, Kildare
A grandstand with a dramatic cantilevering roof is the centrepiece of a wider racecourse redevelopment masterplan. The Curragh is one of the world’s most …
Award: Tintagel Footbridge, Cornwall
The two halves of Tintagel Castle have been reconnected for the first time in more than 500 years by a new steel footbridge. Managed by English Heritage, …
Second city landmark
A steel-framed solution has been chosen for the construction of 103 Colmore Row, which on completion will be Birmingham’s tallest office tower. Martin Cooper …
