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Galvanizing is the sustainable choice
A combination of long-lasting protection and ease of application makes galvanizing the finish of choice for many industries including construction, …
Ferry terminal docks on River Mersey
The Isle of Man Government is investing in a new ferry terminal to serve one of its vital sea links to the United Kingdom. Martin Cooper reports from
Steel scores for Wiltshire leisure facility
The need for long internal column-free spans and a quick construction programme meant a steel-framed solution was the project team’s choice for the Melksham …
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 …
Major expansion delivers Yorkshire’s largest galvanizing facility
Humber Galvanizing (part of the Wedge Group) has completed a multi-million-pound project to create what it claims is the biggest galvanizing bath in Yorkshire. …
First UK galvanizer gains fit for nuclear status
Joseph Ash Galvanizing has recently been granted ‘Fit For Nuclear’ status (F4N), and claims to be the first galvanizing company in the UK to become …
Galvanizer completes lead-free conversion
Wedge Group Galvanizing has completed what is claimed to be a unique conversion to become the UK’s first lead-free galvanizing company. The company said it …
Power boost from bio-energy
Ireland’s investment in green energy and waste solutions continues with the construction of a renewable bio-energy plant near Dublin. Creating greener …
Commendation: The Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre
The Greenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre is the largest new build residential heat network in Europe, saving over 20,000 tonnes of carbon every year. …
