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Bridge solutions for new railway
The UK’s newest railway is gearing up for service as steel bridges play their part in this groundbreaking project. Due to open in September, the construction …
News in Brief: June 2015
The Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde is now open for business, with a full programme of conferences scheduled for the …
Steel bridges drive junction improvement scheme
Improvements to the Catthorpe Interchange (M1 Junction 19) are progressing on schedule with the entire £186M scheme due to be completed by Autumn 2016. More …
Entrance arrives at station
A portal-framed entrance structure, built over the River Aire, will help alleviate passenger congestion at Leeds station. Martin Cooper reports. Leeds city …
Bridge provides Dundee with better waterside access
The £3M Seabraes Pedestrian Bridge has been successfully lifted into place and will provide the city of Dundee with improved access to the River Tay …
M1 motorway bridge scheme awarded
Balfour Beatty has been awarded the £9.3M scheme to build a new steel composite road bridge over the M1 for Leicestershire County Council through the Midlands …
Bridgework is steel fan
Since officially opening last year the Merchant Square Footbridge has quickly become a local landmark especially when the spectacular opening occurs. Located …
Motorways of Britain: Fylde Junction Higher Bridge on the Preston By-Pass
When the 13½-mile length between Preston and Lancaster is completed next spring (1965), some 60 miles of continuous motorway will be available on the …
News in Brief – March 2015
The final part of Swindon’s steel framed £16.6M Regent Circus scheme – a six-screen Cineworld – has opened completing the town centre project. Anchored …
Steel’s performance stays high in low inflation age
News that inflation fell to zero in February for the first time since records began will have come as a pleasant surprise to many, especially those who grew up …