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All change for Reading station redevelopment
Work to enlarge and redevelop Reading station, one of the busiest parts of the UK’s rail network, is progressing on schedule with steel construction playing …
Iconic steel bridge bids for heritage status
The Forth Bridge, the first major structure in the UK to be built with steel, has been chosen to be put forward to Unesco for possible world heritage status. …
Pedestrian footbridge spans river and canal
A new steel composite pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal, Northampton Arm, has been lifted into place on behalf of …
Signature bridge floats over river
A slender curving steel bridge, linking Norwich city centre with a new development is set to revitalise Norfolk’s county town. NSC reports. Winding its way …
Cumbrian bridge replacement gets underway
The replacement of Workington’s Northside Bridge took a significant step last month (February) as the first steel girders were lifted into place. Mabey …
50 Years Ago: Bridges
From Building With Steel, February 1962. HAW BRIDGE The new steel Haw Bridge over the River Severn in Gloucestershire, was opened last autumn (1961), replacing …
Landmark bridge kicks off stadium opening
A signature steel bridge has been opened in St Helens to link the new rugby league stadium to the town centre. NSC reports. Last month (January) saw the …
Velodrome leads steel successes at Structural Awards
The London 2012 Velodrome (above) swept the board at the Structural Awards 2011 by winning the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence as well as …
Around the press: January 2012
The Structural Engineer 15 November 2011 Structural Awards 2011 (London 2012 Velodrome) On track for a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, it also has other …
Steel tackles rugby stadium footbridge
Work is nearing completion on a new landmark structure linking St Helens town centre to a new rugby league stadium. The design and build scheme by main …
