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President’s Column: March 2020
Sorry to start on a gloomy note, but I’m dismayed to read on a regular basis that main and specialist contractors are going under or in difficulty. These are …
President Column: February 2018
The construction sector, government and the wider UK population are reeling following Carillion’s liquidation in January. But at the same time, nobody in the …
Frame completes on latest King’s Cross commercial block
The latest steel-framed building to top-out at the large King’s Cross development is Building S2, situated on Handyside Street. Already fully let, the …
Bridge opens up King’s Cross development
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge that spans the Regent’s Canal in the heart of London’s King’s Cross development has been officially opened. Designed by …
Bridging the granite city’s bypass
A total of eight steel composite bridges are being constructed as a vital component of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Covering a distance of 58km, the …
Cast iron challenge
A steelwork contractor’s expertise has been used to re-erect three Listed Victorian cast iron gasholders. Martin Cooper reports. Three cast iron Victorian …
Former gas works site reborn with steel
A seven-storey steel-framed office and retail building is the latest structure to take shape at the First Street Development in central Manchester. Located on …
Bridging the A1 gap
Eight steel composite bridges are being installed as part of the A1 upgrade in North Yorkshire. As the only section of non-motorway on the strategic M1/A1(M) …
Historic gas holders return to Kings Cross
Three Victorian cast iron gas holders have been refurbished and are now being re-erected as part of a residential development at Kings Cross, London. Bourne …