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Merit: Walkway Bridges, London Wall Place
During the construction of the London Wall Place (LWP) development some of the existing Barbican Highwalks had to be removed as part of the demolition and …
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 …
