News
Shopping centre’s fast floor
Installation of a mezzanine floor at the White Rose shopping centre in Leeds has created an extra 3000m² of retail space. A total of 6.5km of 300mm deep …
A year to clear stocks as Europe introduces CE marked steel
CE marking for structural steel sections is introduced across Europe from 1 September. In a year’s time it will become compulsory in many European markets, …
Newport landmark fabrication under way
Rowecord Engineering began fabrication of a new footway and cycle bridge over the River Usk in Newport in mid-August. The £4.9M bridge is set to play a key …
New delay as government fails to publish Part L
Implementation of the new Building Regulations thermal requirements looks certain to be delayed following the Government’s failure to publish the documents. …
First UK contract for Corefast
Corus Bi-Steel has won its first contract in the UK for its Corefast prefabricated core system. It will provide lift and stair cores on the Forty …
Code of Practice for Erection of Low Rise Buildings
Produced for Steelwork Contractors, this book also provides invaluable guidance for Clients, Planning Supervisors, Principal Contractors and Designers. The …
Fast track flat pack
Metsec’s light gauge structural steel framing system helped speed up construction of a six storey mixed-use apartment block in Birmingham. Its Metframe …
DIY chain expands its distribution centre
A 227,000sq ft extension to Focus DIY’s distribution centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is well on the way to completion for November this year. The company …
Museum will recall a divided world
Steelwork erection has begun on a new £11.2M building for the RAF Museum Cosford in the West Midlands, designed to conserve and house many of the museum’s …
Letters: July/August 2005
NSC welcomes letters from readers on steel construction related issues. Please keep your letters brief — the Editor reserves the right to condense. Edge …
