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New passive fire protection coating launched
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched a new generation fire protection coating – Hempafire Optima 500 – which is said to be specifically designed to …
President’s Column: May 2019
This magazine provides engineers, architects, main contractors and clients with an enormous amount of information, technical guidance, news and case studies …
Award: Bloomberg London
Bloomberg’s new European headquarters achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, which is the highest design-stage score ever achieved by any major office …
A nod to an engineer
Exposed steelwork is the order of the day for a new eye-catching commercial development in west London. Martin Cooper reports. Overlooking the Grand Union …
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 …
Merit: Maxwell Centre, Cambridge
Part of Cavendish Laboratory’s long-term development programme at the University of Cambridge, the £26M science facility has been developed to foster …
Complex frame accommodated by steel
A steel-framed solution was the answer for a retirement village containing numerous room configurations, spread over seven different floor levels. Martin …
Weathering steel highlights offices
An exo-skeleton, fabricated entirely of weathering steel, has created the standout appearance and the column-free spans for the final commercial development at …
Tower tops out with steel
A 1970s concrete office block is being given a new lease of life with enlarged floorplates and four extra levels, all with the aid of steel construction. …
The Next big thing
A large 25m-high distribution centre for Next is rapidly taking shape on the outskirts of Doncaster. The UK’s distribution centre sector is on the up with a …
