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Steel awards secure London Olympics legacy
The London 2012 Olympic Stadium, which will host many of the major sporting events at this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, is one of six Award winning …
Students show innovation in steel design
Winners of the 2012 BCSA/Tata Steel Student Design Competition, organised by the Steel Construction Institute, were announced prior to the SSDA ceremony. As …
BREEAM first for steel framed structure
A steel framed pallet warehouse at Severnside near Bristol has become the first building awarded certification to BREEAM New Construction 2011. BREEAM is the …
Topping out marks milestone for London Bridge Quarter
The London Bridge Quarter (LBQ) development, a project that includes the iconic Shard, has celebrated another significant milestone with the topping out of the …
London cable car takes flight
The Emirates Air Line, the UK’s first urban cable car, has started a daily service which offers a brand new way of crossing the River Thames. This latest …
Around the Press: July 2012
Construction News 24 May 2012 Visualising building’s future “Everyone knew who was working where and when,” says BAM regional planner David Carson. …
BCSA guides promote safety
The BCSA’s Codes of Practice guides are intended to give guidance on how to eliminate or reduce the risk of on-site accidents. Peter Walker, BCSA Health and …
SCI advises on CE Marking for steel construction
The SCI has issued advice on the impact of CE Marking on the steel construction industry. SCI said all construction products covered by a harmonised European …
Steel erection under way on Walkie Talkie
The construction of London’s latest skyscraper, 20 Fenchurch Street, has reached a significant landmark with steelwork erection now under way. Dubbed the …
High level walkway installed at Croke Park
Fitted to the roofs of three stands at Dublin’s Croke Park stadium, the Etihad Skyline Walkway, which officially opened on 1 June, is set to be the city’s …
