Weekly News
Jodrell Bank visitor centre secures funding
The famous Jodrell Bank Observatory has received £12M Heritage Lottery Fund support for the proposed construction of an exhibition pavilion. To be built …
Steel production boost at Barrett Steel
An investment package worth £1M has been announced at Barrett Steel’s Newark plant, which will result in a production increase from 200t to more than …
Leeds Tower Works due to kick-off with steel
The £80M Tower Works project, a mixed-use scheme in Holbeck Urban Village, Leeds will see construction work begin in January 2016. The development includes …
Steel equipment manufacturer relocates
The UK division of the Kaltenbach Group has completed the relocation of its Bedford based, sales and service operations to new modern premises. The company …
Sunderland Council announces new Wear crossing
Construction of a new steel composite road bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland is now underway. Sunderland City Council has signed a contract for the …
Steel boost for Canterbury city centre
Steel construction is likely to play a significant role in delivering a major new leisure scheme in the Kingsmead area of Canterbury. The project, which is on …
Arup claims 3D printing will produce more efficient steel components
Structural engineers at Arup claim new and radical designs for steel connections in construction can be achieved using 3D printing. Also known as additive …
BCSA and Tata Steel to host thermal mass webinar
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Tata Steel will jointly host a free webinar entitled ‘Thermal Mass in Buildings’ on Thursday 21 …
Galvanzing protects unique steel sculpture
Acrow Galvanizing (part of the Wedge Group) has used hot-dip galvanizing to protect a unique sculpture which has recently been featured on a BBC1 nature …
Double decker steel warehouse just the ticket for Ikea
A two-storey steel-framed Ikea store is due to begin construction in Reading during June. Main contractor for the project is RG Group and it has yet to appoint …
