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Galvanizing the foundations of the construction Industry
First introduced in the mid-1700s, galvanizing is used worldwide within the construction industry. Numerous industries, including the construction sector, make …
AD 507: Galvanizing steel of grade S460M
SCI has recently been asked whether the heating of thermomechanical rolled steel of grade S460M when subject to hot-dip galvanizing will affect the properties …
MERIT: LCT 7074 Canopy, The D-Day Story, Portsmouth
A slender steel canopy protects and highlights the sole surviving Landing Craft Tank (LCT) from the D-Day landings. FACT FILEArchitect: Pritchard …
Steel creates Cyclone
Structural steelwork is playing a leading role in the creation of a new and exciting addition to the available attractions at Center Parcs Whinfell
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. …
