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Aldgate rising
A steel solution has allowed the construction of an 18-storey commercial development to be built on top of an existing raft foundation originally designed to …
Foundation reuse creates sustainable landmark
An extensive sustainability agenda, incorporating the reuse of existing piles, resulted in a 16-storey London commercial development replacing an old …
Steel exchange
Large open plan floorplates and a sloping terraced façade are just two feature elements adorning the City of London’s latest Grade A office development. …
Steel ensures foundation reuse for City development
By opting for a steel framed design for the new 6 Bevis Marks development in London, main contractors Skanska and Waterman Structures have been able to reuse …
City icon showcases steel
With its unique shape and complex steel design, the Leadenhall Building is set to become a City of London landmark, reports Martin Cooper. When it comes to …
BIM needs boost from clients
The steel construction sector may be ahead of the game as far as BIM is concerned, but is the technology being fully utilised all along the supply chain? BIM …
New City monument takes shape
Construction work is nearing completion on 24 Monument Place, a nine-storey retail and commercial development in the City of London. Located opposite the …
Leadenhall provides City with another icon
Leadenhall, otherwise known as the ‘Cheesegrater’, is expected to reach its maximum height of 225m next month (February), as Severfield-Watson Structures …
Steel rises to the challenge
Featuring a unique and iconic shape, the construction of 20 Fenchurch Street has required the project team to come up with a number of innovative solutions. …
London landmark reaches halfway point
The City of London’s latest skyscraper, 20 Fenchurch Street, has reached a significant landmark as the steel erection programme has passed the halfway mark. …
