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New President sees need to educate market in best ways to achieve low carbon targets
BCSA’s new President Chris Durand aims to focus on attracting people to the constructional steelwork sector, and more of the supply chain to BCSA membership. …
Steel triumphs at Structural Awards
A number of UK steel projects were recognised at the prestigious Structural Awards 2013 during a ceremony held at the Brewery in London. Organised each year by …
Research centre chooses steel
Long spans and the ease of internal reconfiguration over the life of the building were key reasons for choosing a steel solution for a research facility in …
Portal frames waste treatment
An environmentally friendly waste treatment facility in Essex, housed within a number of large steel structures, has required some thoughtful design work. …
Technology centre for Glasgow university
An £89M Technology and Innovation Centre is being built at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow city centre. The facility will bring together academics, …
Sustainability takes wing at Angel Square
Steel paid outstanding sustainability dividends for the Co-operative Group when it developed a new headquarters in Manchester. In the latest of our Project …
Council HQ opens with new steel interior
Derby City Council’s headquarters has reopened after an extensive refurbishment programme was completed with the aid of steel construction. The building, …
Steel allows access to all areas
Six weeks have been shaved off a vital construction programme by changing a podium design from concrete to steel. Martin Cooper reports. Pancras Square forms …
SSDA Commendation: West Burton Power Station
Designed, fabricated and erected quickly, the West Burton Power Station is one of the first major projects to conform to the Eurocodes. To meet increased …
Trusses take centre stage
A series of long span trusses form the roof and stage for a spectacular new arena under construction in Leeds. Martin Cooper reports. Many cities and towns in …
