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Steel tower for steel city
An iconic steel framed commercial development is under construction on a plot overlooking Sheffield’s main arterial gateway. The city of Sheffield seems to …
Steel provides architect’s vision
Cost, efficiency as well as a number of challenges associated with existing foundations were all overcome with the use of a steel frame on a new commercial …
More for prestigious south bank development
Steel construction has played an integral role in the development of More London on the capital’s south bank. Martin Cooper reports from Plot 7, the last …
Skanska’s landmark office for City of London
A new and prestigious office development is rapidly taking shape in the heart of the City of London. The Walbrook comprises ten above ground floors and three …
Trusses keep the trains running
Off-site construction came to the fore when a new commercial development was built over an existing underground railway station. Martin Cooper reports from …
Road closures keep the steel going up
A new eight-storey commercial development at 10 Lime Street in the City of London is nearing completion. Working on behalf of main contractor ISG, steelwork …
Commercial landmark for Victoria
The number of planned office developments across the UK has taken a dip in recent months, however there are still many on-going projects including a …
Cantilevered for success
A new commercial development in Glasgow has been highly engineered to provide both long internal spans and significant elevation cantilevers, reports Martin …
Retail boost for Cork
Construction work is well under way on the 4,500t steel frame extension to the Douglas Village Shopping Centre in Cork, Ireland. Steelwork contractor Walter …
Sustainability in action on City of London development
Extensive re-use of an existing basement as well as the refurbishment of a fire station are just some of the features of a prestigious City of London …
