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British Standards
The BCSA has reminded its membership that next month (March) BSI will withdraw all British Standards that conflict with the Eurocodes. A full list of …
Steel provides hotel’s architectural finish
The recently opened Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in central London features an array of architectural steelwork to the atrium, the roof and scenic lift shaft. …
Black hole descends on Tate Modern
A vast steel container made entirely from Corus Advance sections is the eerie centrepiece of the latest exhibition at London’s Tate Modern. Measuring 13m …
Carbon reduction scheme begins in April
The Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a scheme devised to enhance energy efficiency by addressing emissions not covered by climate change …
Glasgow hospital scoops third award
The new Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow has won the ‘Best Healthcare Building 2009’ at the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards, its third prestigious …
Steel posts green building for Royal Mail
A new 19,774m² Royal Mail hub and distribution centre, built by ProLogis in conjunction with Aviva Investors and featuring a number of green credentials, has …
Resourceful campus for Rugby
Warwickshire College’s new campus in Rugby is nearing completion with the steel frame now fully erected. Comprising a number of single, two and three storey …
Gemini announces a new era
Machinery manufacturer FICEP said its recently launched Gemini 254 PG is the world’s most advanced multi-function system for profile cutting, drilling, …
News in Brief: January 2010
Leighs Paints has announced changes to the loadings of all of its cellulosic range of intumescent coatings which now incorporate multi temperature assessments …
Metrolink depot takes shape with steel
Construction work on a new second depot for Manchester’s Metrolink is continuing apace, with some of the tracks and the main frame of the workshop already in …
