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Footbridge to Telford Station lifted into place
Europe’s largest mobile crane was needed to lift the 250t main span of the Telford Central Footbridge into place during a night time Network Rail clearance …
River Carron communities connected by new bridge
A new steel composite bridge has been installed across the widest part of the River Carron near Falkirk; the first time this part of the river has ever been …
Design software for SIN beams now available
The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) has completed designing a software programme for Ireland-based steelwork contractor Kiernan Structural Steel, covering …
Installation complete for Taplow bridge
Site work has now been completed for a new River Thames footbridge designed by Knight Architects and structural engineers COWI at Taplow in Buckinghamshire. …
Shoppers’ beacon
A nautical themed shopping centre extension is set to reinvigorate Eastbourne town centre. Martin Cooper reports. A new name, new shops, new restaurants and a …
Stainless steel in construction
Stainless steels may appear to be more suitable for teaspoons and kitchen sinks than for structural elements, but they can be used for support and other …
Paddington footbridge scoops prestigious award
Merchant Square Footbridge in Paddington, London has won the Short Span Award at the 6th International Footbridge Awards, which were held in Berlin. The …
Commendation: Watermark Westquay Footbridge, Southampton
Spanning a busy road, this landmark footbridge connects the new Watermark retail centre with an existing car park. Having rejected earlier design options, Sir …
Striking a chord with bridges
Nine steel bridges are required for the Ordsall Chord rail project, which will link all of Manchester’s main stations for the first time. Martin Cooper …
Steel link bridge for Heathrow Airport hotel
Weighing 100t and measuring 170m-long, a new Heathrow Passenger Air Bridge has been successfully installed by Apex Steel Structures. The steel bridge links a …
