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Telford gets new six-level car park
Parking problems have been alleviated in Telford town centre as the new Southwater multi-storey car park, which offers 300 vehicle spaces, has now opened. …
Frame on the up at Salford’s Embankment
Structural steelwork is now under way on the 100 Embankment commercial scheme in Salford. The second of two adjacent office blocks, 100 will offer 15,500m² of …
Ficep launches latest CNC drilling line
The new Ficep Valiant CNC drilling line is said to offer over double the number of tool changer positions than its predecessor – Endeavour – while a 300mm …
Kloeckner Metals UK obtains ISO 45001:2018
Kloeckner Metals UK is said to be the first UK stockholder and distributer to obtain the ISO 45001:2018 standard with Steel Construction Certification Scheme …
President’s column: February 2019
Main contractors often push the limits when drafting construction contracts for subcontract work, even though we have perfectly good standard form contracts in …
News in brief: February 2019
McLaughlin & Harvey has awarded Caunton Engineering the steelwork contract for a £114M distribution hub for United Parcel Service at East Midlands …
RIBA Award for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
The RIBA West Midlands’ Building of the Year Award 2018 has been presented to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the first purpose-built music college built …
Tin Pan Alley redevelopment taking shape
A mixed-use development that combines retail, leisure and entertainment spaces, commercial offices and residential accommodation across four new buildings and …
Tay Bridge refurbishment wins national award
Following a 20-year refurbishment of the Tay Bridge, the UK’s longest railway structure, the work has been recognised as an outstanding achievement and …
SCI Steel Day highlights construction efficiency
Entitled ‘Transforming construction using steel to deliver greater productivity’ the Steel Construction Institute’s (SCI) annual event, held at the Royal …
