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Historic gas holders present cast iron challenge
Three cast iron Victorian gasholders are being re-erected as part of a prestigious residential scheme in Kings Cross, London. Standing independently, the Grade …
BCSA Eurocode publication updated
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has updated ‘Eurocode Load Combinations for Steel Structures’. It provides straightforward …
Salford commercial scheme expands further
Plans have been submitted for a second large office block in the New Bailey regeneration area of Salford. Two New Bailey will be 11-storeys high and built with …
Bristol to get first BREEAM 2014 Outstanding offices
Willmott Dixon has been awarded the £17.5M contract to construct Bristol’s first commercial office space to be BREEAM 2014 ‘Outstanding’. Known as the …
Flagship building announced for Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter
A major extension to Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter could see investments totalling almost £1bn according to the city’s Mayor Joe Anderson. A 30-storey …
Cold rolled steel specialist gets BIM accreditation
Structural steel manufacturer voestalpine Metsec has gained BIM Level 2 accreditation; becoming one of the first cold roll steel forming companies to be …
Plans submitted for Sheffield mixed-use scheme
Locally-based developer Urbo has submitted plans for a £175M mixed-use regeneration scheme in Sheffield city centre. The project, to be known as West Bar …
SSDA shortlist highlights steel success stories
The British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life have announced the shortlist for the 48th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA). The 21 …
Eurocodes review launched
In response to the recent EU Referendum, BSI has been quick to confirm that it is business as usual in terms of the UK’s continued participation in the …
Curved beams raise Mersey bridge pylons
Four hundred tonnes of curved heavy steel sections have been supplied by Barnshaw Section Benders for the construction of the Mersey Gateway Bridge. The …
