This month’s featured stories
Steel takes stock
Despite an unsettled construction sector, Barrett Steel have had a markedly positive six months. The business has secured its position as one of the UK’s …
Bolt slip in connections
The effect of bolt slip in truss connections is an issue that is raised with SCI from time to time in various contexts. Richard Henderson discusses some of the …
SSDA 2019 – Introduction
By Christopher Nash RIBA – Chairman of the Judging panel. Again this year I was very pleased to moderate the deliberations of our talented judging team …
Project of the Year: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, New Stadium
The Premier League’s newest stadium has a 62,000 all-seater capacity and a sliding pitch to allow it to host non-football events. FACT FILE Architect: …
Award: Coal Drops Yard, London
A bespoke curving steel-framed roof structure straddles two restored buildings and provides a new retail destination with its crowning glory. FACT FILE …
Award: Taplow Riverside Footbridge
The latest Thames crossing is a slender, sculptural form that was erected in an area of natural beauty with limited construction access. FACT FILE Architect: …
Award: Tombola HQ, Sunderland
Exposed steelwork and floor slabs adorn the interior of a new multi-million-pound headquarters building for a leading IT company. FACT FILE Architect: Ryder …
Award: Wimbledon No.1 Court
This year the home of lawn tennis unveiled a new retractable roof, allowing uninterrupted play, irrespective of the weather, on its second most-important …
Historic link restored
For the first time in more than 500 years, the two halves of Tintagel Castle have been reconnected after the installation of a new steel footbridge. Perched on …
Back to school with lightweight frame
Steelwork having the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any construction material was one of the main reasons it was chosen for the frame of a new school in …
