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Marrying old and new
New steelwork additions are helping to convert a 1970s-built office building into a modern commercial scheme fit for the 21st Century. Martin Cooper reports. …
Hot and cold
A swimming pool and an ice rink are being built within one large steel-framed structure in Romford, presenting several challenges. Constructing two large …
Fasteners and Bolts
Structural bolts are one of the key elements of a steel frame and their manufacturers and suppliers form an important part of the steel construction supply …
SCI event focuses on future design and manufacture
The Steel Construction Institute’s [SCI] annual event, held at the National Gallery in London, focused on the theme ‘3D Printing – the future of design …
Software for steel construction
NSC takes a look at the computer software sector which today forms an integral part of design and construction. The steel construction sector has been using 3D …
Steel prototype building demonstrates sustainable approach
A steel-framed prototype building, being exhibited as part of the London Design Festival, is demonstrating the viability of a circular sustainable economy …
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 …
AD 396: Tying resistance of flexible end plates in one-sided connections
When calculating the resistance of a flexible end plate under a tying force, the design checks in the Green Books (Check 11 in SCI P212, 2009 and Check 11 in …
Steel construction gets the red carpet
One of Europe’s largest retained façades is being incorporated into a new steel-framed mixed-use development on London’s famous Leicester Square. Martin …
New design guide from Lindapter
Lindapter has launched an updated 76-page product guide for engineers and other professionals involved in the design of structural and secondary steel …
