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Steel makes a splash for seaside leisure
East Anglia’s premier seaside resort is building a new steel-framed leisure and sport centre that will provide a major year-round facility for tourists and …
Supporting sustainable steel construction
Andy Harrison, Director of Sales & Marketing at Wedge Group Galvanizing, one of the UK’s largest hot-dip galvanizers, explores the key benefits galvanizing …
Flexibility spans the frame
FACT FILESandwell Aquatics CentreMain client: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilArchitect: Roberts Limbrick ArchitectsMain contractor: Wates …
Protective coatings for structural steel
Safeguarding structural steelwork with the correct corrosion protection system will give a steel frame a long life and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. NSC …
Hempel launches organic zinc primer
Hempel has launched its new Hempadur Avantguard 860 that uses innovative organic, zinc-rich primer coating technology. Avantguard zinc-rich primers are said to …
Steel creates sporting legacy
A value-engineered and highly efficient steel-framed sports hub will help the University of Warwick achieve its ambitious physical activity targets. Due to …
Galvanizing success at Glasgow Airport
Scottish Galvanizers (part of the Wedge Group) has helped to lay the foundations for the growth of one of Britain’s busiest airports. The plant was called …
Bridge links city bypass
Forming an important part of the Lincoln A15 Eastern Bypass, a weathering steel bridge carrying two railway lines has been successfully installed. Covering a …
An introduction to surface preparation for corrosion protection
Cost-effective corrosion protection of structural steelwork can be achieved through the appropriate application of paint and metallic coatings and should …
Project of the Year: The Leadenhall Building, London
Reaching a height of 224m, the City of London’s landmark Leadenhall Building was designed as a wedge-shaped structure to minimise its impact on views of St …
